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US denies building 'fortress consulate' in Chiang Mai

US charge d'affaires Michael Heath reacts to a question from reporters invited to his residence on Thursday. (Photo: Wassana Nanuam)

The United States charge d'affaires on Thursday denied speculation the new US consulate building in Chiang Mai is a veritable fortress targeting China.

Michael Heath, speaking to reporters at his Bangkok residence, said that the new multi-billion-baht  consulate in Chiang Mai would not be a base for operatives or missiles targeting China or Myanmar, as rumours suggested.

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