Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, East Asia and the Pacific, Volume XII, Part 2

690B.9321/4–2354: Telegram

No. 161
The Chargé in Thailand (Parsons) to the Department of State¹

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Bangkok, April 23, 1954—5 p.m.

2146. Thai representative joint committee today gave first indication Thai willingness participate evacuation south group suggesting committee receive evacuees Burma, impound arms Thai side border when operation begins. Foreign Office awaiting committee recommendations, expects government will approve provided safety guarantees sufficient. Burmese extended ceasefire Palu area through 30 April requesting Foreign Forces refrain from attacks on GUB forces from area. GUB still considering Myawadi safety corridor request.² Approval would facilitate committee action.³

Parsons

1. Repeated to Taipei and Rangoon.
2. Telegram 2128 from Bangkok, Apr. 21, reported that, following a Joint Committee inquiry, the Burmese Ambassador requested his government to consider establishing a safety corridor from Palu through Myawadi. (690B.9321/4–2154)
3. Telegram 2158 from Bangkok, Apr. 27, reported that the Burmese Government approved the Committee’s proposal on Apr. 27 with the provision that the evacuation begin by May 5 and finish by May 15. (690B.9321/4–2754)