793.00/2–552: Telegram
No. 7
The Ambassador in Thailand (Stanton) to the Department of State
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1663. During conversation PriMin 2 today I reiterated seriousness situation Shan state Kengtung occasioned by growing Soviet interest situation there concerning which Burmese del made complaint. I emphasized Soviet offer assistance Burm to eject KMT troops had ominous ring, that such eventuality not only constitutes serious threat Burma but also Thailand. PriMin agreed re seriousness situation, said he had just recd two long messages from Thai Emb Rangoon on subject. He said in reply he was instructing Thai reps Rangoon, Wash, Paris, London (1) Thai Govt’s position based on maintenance peace under UN; (2) strict observance international law with respect troops deserting or escaping into Thailand; (3) closure Thai frontiers prevent illegal export supplies whatever nature reaching Nationalist troops. Connection last point he said Thai reps had been told if pressed to admit possibility some illegal transport supplies at unguarded points long Thai-Burma frontier.
I urged PriMin issue fresh instructions prevent any supplies reaching KMT troops also press statement making clear Thai Govt’s position this matter. He agreed issuance strict instructions re clandestine transport supplies and said govt would also issue statement after consultation Parliament.