Many Thais are concerned about restoration of democracy in Burma and to link it with democratic activities internationally.

This came to the fore at a convention organised by the Thai Action Committee for Democracy in Burma (TACDB), in Thammsat University, Thailand yesterday. Many of the young generation joined the convention.

People in Burma are thirsting for democracy living as they do under oppressive military rule where there are no human rights, no freedom and no justice.

“We all need to join hands to fight the military government who grabbed power from citizens in Burma,” said a Thai politician at the convention.

Thailand being one of the most important neighbours of Burma, the more the Thai people are concerned about democracy in Burma, the more momentum will the movement to fight the military dictatorship get, he added.

“It is positive thinking because many Thai politicians are now really concerned about restoration of democracy in Burma. Besides, I am pleased with our young Burmese generation who have joined the convention and shared their views,” said U Myint Cho, a member of the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma’s (NCGUB) foreign committee.

Unlike our neighbours India and China, people in Thailand are more interested in the movement for democracy in Burma.

“We can say the situation is very good. It would be better for us if more Thai people become interested in our struggle. Also we could change most Thai people’s historical belief that lead to viewing Burmese people negatively,” said U Sann Aung.

This kind of discussions by Thais and Burmese politicians’ on democracy in Burma should be held regularly. The positive side is that more and more people are coming to join such meetings.

“In future, we hope to get together as in this convention and try to present different views. I strongly believe that we can find the best answers from among different ideas on restoration of democracy in Burma,” U Myint Cho added.