PM affirms neutral Ukraine war stanceThailand will not take sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, confirmed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in advance of a top-level US-Asean meeting that he will be attending in Washington DC next week. During a media briefing at Government House yesterday, Gen Prayut talked about his upcoming trip to America for the US-Asean Special Summit from May 12-13. Given Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there might be some opinions about it during the meeting, Gen Prayut said. I will put my best effort into it," said Gen Prayut. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will be in charge of national affairs while Gen Prayut is away from May 11-15.

Source: Bangkok Post May 07, 2022 05:42 UTC