India's taunting at the World Trade Organization forum took a toll, with Thailand replacing its ambassador
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India Thailand Controversy News | The Indian government has protested strongly against the controversial remarks made by Thailand's ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding India's rice procurement program. After which Thailand was forced to remove Thailand's ambassador to WTO. A top official gave this information.
Thailand ambassador ordered to return home
Thai Ambassador Pimchanok Wonkorpon Pitfield has been ordered to return to Thailand from the World Trade Organization (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC-13), the official said. It is reported that the Foreign Secretary of Thailand has now been given the responsibility in his place.
Fifth day of ministerial talks
The ministerial level talks have entered the fifth day. The official said India expressed deep disappointment over Pitfield's comments during a consultative meeting on Tuesday. He accused New Delhi that the program to buy rice at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for public distribution system is not for the people, but to capture the export market.
India protested strongly
India formally protested to the Government of Thailand and also expressed its displeasure to the head of the WTO, the head of the Agriculture Committee, Kenya and the UAE. Now the Thai ambassador has been replaced following his protest.
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