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Thai permanent secretary for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Tuesday that he had asked the European Union (EU) to review its latest decision against post-coup Thailand.
After meeting with EU ambassador to Thailand Jesus Miguel Sanz in the morning, Sihasak said he had expressed disappointment with the EU's decision on Monday to suspend official visits to and from Thailand and halt the signing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
The decision was made without taking into account Thailand's latest developments featuring an improving situation and efforts to restore democracy, Sihasak said.
He added that during the meeting, he voiced disagreement with the EU's unilateral move, saying the EU should understand the situation in Thailand.
In a statement made on Monday, the EU called on the Thai military junta to urgently restore "the legitimate democratic process and the constitution, through credible and inclusive elections."
The EU also warned that "further measures" would be possible " depending on circumstances."
Sihasak quoted Jesus Miguel Sanz as saying that the EU's response was not sanctions, and its trade, investment and tourism relations with Thailand, as well as free trade negotiations, will continue as usual.
In response to opposition from the EU and the United States against the coup, junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) would continue running the country to solve problems.
Currently, many urgent matters require consideration and unnecessary procedures must be eliminated for the NCPO to work more effectively, Prayuth said.
