COLOMBO: Thailand has confirmed that Sri Lanka Ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would visit the country shortly on a visit visa which would be valid for 90 days
According to foreign media, Thailand’s foreign ministry spokesperson Tanee Sangrat said the former Sri Lanka President has no intention of seeking political asylum.
Tanee Sangrat further said that Thailand saw no problem with Rajapaksa entering on a diplomatic passport, which would allow him to stay for 90 days.
Thailand’s foreign ministry spokesperson did not say when Rajapaksa intended to visit.
Earlier, it was reported that former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to travel to Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, the 11th of August.
Rajapksa is currently in Singapore ever since he ran away from his home country du to pressure from the Aragalaya protesters