Army chief Apirat KongsompongArmy chief Apirat Kongsompong has denied the US is looking to set up a military base on Thai soil. However, Gen Apirat said US troops have left behind some of their military equipment deployed during exercises in Thailand. Meanwhile, Gen Apirat also defended a two-day visit by a delegation led by US army chief-of-staff James McConville which starts today. The US chief-of-staff-led delegation will be the first group of foreigners to officially visit Thailand since the country began lifting Covid-19 restrictions in phases. Gen McConville will meet Gen Apirat and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today and tomorrow.

Source: Bangkok Post July 08, 2020 23:14 UTC