ASEAN-China meeting in Brunei

ASEAN-China meeting in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) speaks at a press conference after a meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on June 30, 2013. At left is Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.

China minister in Thailand

China minister in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) and Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul hold a joint press conference in Bangkok on May 1, 2013. Wang said China wants to resolve territorial disputes with member countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations through dialogue.

Thai minister seeks Japanese entry permit for Thaksin

Thai minister seeks Japanese entry permit for Thaksin

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. New Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul asked Japanese authorities through Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Seiji Kojima on Aug. 11, 2011, to facilitate a visit to Japan later in the month by Thaksin by issuing him with a special entry permit, even though he is ostensibly a convicted criminal and a fugitive from justice, according to sources.

Thai minister seeks Japanese entry permit for Thaksin

Thai minister seeks Japanese entry permit for Thaksin

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. New Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul asked Japanese authorities through Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Seiji Kojima on Aug. 11, 2011, to facilitate a visit to Japan later in the month by Thaksin by issuing him with a special entry permit, even though he is ostensibly a convicted criminal and a fugitive from justice, according to sources. (Kyodo)