New US envoy urges more say for public
‘Those with no voice’ should speak out
PATSARA JIKKHAM PRANGTHONG JITCHAROENKUL
The new US ambassador to Thailand has urged the government to give the public more say on important matters and reiterated the US stance on the need to restore democracy in the country.
US ambassador Glyn Davies made the comments yesterday when he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House.
Deputy government spokesman Wera-chon Sukhondhapatipak said Mr. Davies’ two- hour visit emphasized the importance of Thailand to the US and reaffirmed its commitment to a long-lasting friendship between the two countries.
Thailand will always remain a friend of the US no matter what happens, MajGen Werachon quoted the US ambassador as saying.
Mr. Davies told the prime minister that he had studied Thailand before his arrival, and his posting was not meant to put any pressure on the government.