His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej grants an
audience to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
at the
Royal Palace in Hua Hin, Thailand.
We’re best friends, says Thai Deputy PM
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has described
Myanmar as Thailand’s best friend after security talks last week with
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, who represented the government. Gen Chavalit gave a dinner party for the Secretary-1
and his high level delegation on board the Oriental Queen, confirming that
ties continue to become stronger between the two nations linked together
by geography, history, religion and culture. The defence minister said the function on the boat was reminiscent
of a similar gathering a decade ago. "We
went so far to search for a good friend. In fact, a very good friend is
near," Gen Chavalit said. "I would like to repeat what I said 10 years ago
that our best friend is our neighbour. I have proven this," he told the
Thai press. "We could reach agreement on
10 issues in only about an hour, since we are friends." In return Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said Myanmar would be
Thailand’s best friend in every aspect. "Coming to Thailand this time, I feel
so good because of the warm
