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Thai govt: Thailand won't allow intervention in domestic affairs by international organisation
BANGKOK, May 16 (TNA) - The Thai government on Sunday insisted it has full sovereignty to solve its domestic problems without intervention from any international organisation, while urging the international arena to condemn the use of violence and persons who are threats to Thai national security.
Prime Minister's deputy secretary-general Panitan Wattanayagorn made his remarks following the Red Shirt demand that the United Nations (UN) intervene and mediate talks between the movement and the Thai government to end the ongoing political crisis.
Natthawut Saikua, a leader of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) earlier said the Red Shirt movement is ready to resume talks with the government immediately provided that the army rescind its live fire zones, stop its related security operations, withdraw its troops from key Bangkok locations and that the UN serve as mediator.
The top Red Shirt leader announced the group's stance following clashes between army troops and anti-government protesters in the areas surrounding the Ratchaprasong rally site which have so far claimed 29 lives and left at least 240 persons injured.
Immediately after the Red Shirts declared the group's position, Dr Panitan said in a nationally televised address that no Thai government in any period has ever allowed any organisation to interfere in its domestic affairs.
"The Thai government has sovereignty. Thailand is a kingdom and we can take care or solve the problem of Thais," said Dr Panitan, "but we are willing to hear concerns over the safety of the people. We have listened to international organisations and human right bodies. We have clarified the matter and always cooperated with them."
Dr Panitan, acting government spokesman, asserted the Thai government is a UN member in good standing and there has never been any such intervention.
At the same he urged international organisations to help condemn the use of violence and groups of persons who are threats to Thailand's national security and to the safety of the Thai people.
The support to the Thai government to move on maintaining and enforcing the law is the best approach which will bring peace back to Thailand and the government has its clear standpoint on this, Dr Panitan said.
He called on the Red Shirt leaders and related armed groups to surrender to police and enter the justice process as soon as possible to avoid further confrontation.
The national reconciliation plan remains in place and the government has vowed to move on to give fuller shape to the premier's road map, said Dr Panitan. The prime minister will reconsider the date of a new general election when the situation returns to normal and will later inform the public.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva earlier proposed a five-pronged road map for national reconciliation and set the election date for November 14, but the plan was suspended after the Red Shirts announced they will stay put at the Ratchaprasong until Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, CRES director, surrenders to police for his alleged role in April 10 crackdown which left 25 persons dead.
The government decided to seal off the Ratchaprasong area on Thursday to pressure the UDD to end their more than a month-long protest which has affected businesses and the daily life of Bangkokians. (TNA)
Prime Minister's deputy secretary-general Panitan Wattanayagorn made his remarks following the Red Shirt demand that the United Nations (UN) intervene and mediate talks between the movement and the Thai government to end the ongoing political crisis.
Natthawut Saikua, a leader of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) earlier said the Red Shirt movement is ready to resume talks with the government immediately provided that the army rescind its live fire zones, stop its related security operations, withdraw its troops from key Bangkok locations and that the UN serve as mediator.
The top Red Shirt leader announced the group's stance following clashes between army troops and anti-government protesters in the areas surrounding the Ratchaprasong rally site which have so far claimed 29 lives and left at least 240 persons injured.
Immediately after the Red Shirts declared the group's position, Dr Panitan said in a nationally televised address that no Thai government in any period has ever allowed any organisation to interfere in its domestic affairs.
"The Thai government has sovereignty. Thailand is a kingdom and we can take care or solve the problem of Thais," said Dr Panitan, "but we are willing to hear concerns over the safety of the people. We have listened to international organisations and human right bodies. We have clarified the matter and always cooperated with them."
Dr Panitan, acting government spokesman, asserted the Thai government is a UN member in good standing and there has never been any such intervention.
At the same he urged international organisations to help condemn the use of violence and groups of persons who are threats to Thailand's national security and to the safety of the Thai people.
The support to the Thai government to move on maintaining and enforcing the law is the best approach which will bring peace back to Thailand and the government has its clear standpoint on this, Dr Panitan said.
He called on the Red Shirt leaders and related armed groups to surrender to police and enter the justice process as soon as possible to avoid further confrontation.
The national reconciliation plan remains in place and the government has vowed to move on to give fuller shape to the premier's road map, said Dr Panitan. The prime minister will reconsider the date of a new general election when the situation returns to normal and will later inform the public.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva earlier proposed a five-pronged road map for national reconciliation and set the election date for November 14, but the plan was suspended after the Red Shirts announced they will stay put at the Ratchaprasong until Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, CRES director, surrenders to police for his alleged role in April 10 crackdown which left 25 persons dead.
The government decided to seal off the Ratchaprasong area on Thursday to pressure the UDD to end their more than a month-long protest which has affected businesses and the daily life of Bangkokians. (TNA)
