December 9, 2024
BANGKOK – Regarding border tensions and confrontations between Thai soldiers and the United Wa State Army (UWSA), the military wing of the United Wa State Party (UWSP), the de facto ruling party of Wa State in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, Wa State issued a statement Sunday in three languages: Thai, English and Chinese.
The statement said recent rumours about tensions between Thailand and Wa State were fabricated by certain media outlets, including the Wa’s own media, which irresponsibly claimed that the Thai military was planning an attack on Wa State in an attempt to create conflict and stir up trouble.
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Wa State emphasised that it has never declared Thailand an enemy or intended to go to war with the Thai military. These false claims were maliciously fabricated by certain media outlets with hidden agendas, likely hoping to cause global unrest, it said.
The statement reiterated that peace is a global priority, and Wa State remains committed to pursuing peace. Wa State condemned those who intentionally create problems and attempt to incite war. It urged the public, especially social-media users, to stay vigilant against spreading such rumours.