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Suthep: Thaksin lawyer not allowed to probe Red Shirt unrest
BANGKOK, June 26 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who oversees national security, shrugged off a proposal by an international legal adviser of fugitive ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to set up a fact-finding committee to probe violent incidents during Thailand’s Red Shirt protest.
Mr Suthep said on Saturday that the government will not allow any foreign group of persons to intervene or otherwise violate the country’s legal process.
The deputy premier's stance followed an international lawyer of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly meeting and discussing with lawyers from many countries in preparation for setting up his own fact-finding committee to investigate the clashes between the red-shirted anti-government protesters led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and the government's security forces.
Mr Suthep commented that the former premier’s ongoing move was considered harmful and did no good to the kingdom but was aiming at his own benefit, not truly for the people. Also, he said the government will not let Mr Thaksin’s attempt achieve his goals.
“I would like to note that when Mr Thaksin was premier, many international organisations were seeking to probe the alleged extrajudicial killings of 2,500 people during his 'war on drugs' and also the killings during the unrest by insurgents in the three southernmost provinces. But at the time Mr Thaksin did not allow these agencies to enter the country and spurned the call for United Nations intervention, saying 'The UN is not my father!'. So I think that Mr Thaksin’s move must be considered a double standard,” Mr Suthep said.
Asked about the disagreement among security related agencies regarding the revocation of the Emergency Decree in some provinces, the deputy premier denied the rumours.
The extension of the emergency law enforcement depends on the resolution of the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) and the officials concerned must carefully consider all related information, he said.
“CRES meets next week, intending to decide whether or not to extend the Emergency Decree before proposing it to the Cabinet. I believe that CRES can conclude information by July 7,” Mr Suthep said.
One premature bombing occurred near the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters and another happened in the red-active northeastern province of Udon Thani despite these areas being under special law enforcement. The deputy premier said that even though the special law remained in force, the ill-intentioned group continued inciting unrest.
So if the Emergency Decree is revoked, the prevention of the unrest will be difficult, said the deputy premier. (TNA)
Mr Suthep said on Saturday that the government will not allow any foreign group of persons to intervene or otherwise violate the country’s legal process.
The deputy premier's stance followed an international lawyer of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly meeting and discussing with lawyers from many countries in preparation for setting up his own fact-finding committee to investigate the clashes between the red-shirted anti-government protesters led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and the government's security forces.
Mr Suthep commented that the former premier’s ongoing move was considered harmful and did no good to the kingdom but was aiming at his own benefit, not truly for the people. Also, he said the government will not let Mr Thaksin’s attempt achieve his goals.
“I would like to note that when Mr Thaksin was premier, many international organisations were seeking to probe the alleged extrajudicial killings of 2,500 people during his 'war on drugs' and also the killings during the unrest by insurgents in the three southernmost provinces. But at the time Mr Thaksin did not allow these agencies to enter the country and spurned the call for United Nations intervention, saying 'The UN is not my father!'. So I think that Mr Thaksin’s move must be considered a double standard,” Mr Suthep said.
Asked about the disagreement among security related agencies regarding the revocation of the Emergency Decree in some provinces, the deputy premier denied the rumours.
The extension of the emergency law enforcement depends on the resolution of the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) and the officials concerned must carefully consider all related information, he said.
“CRES meets next week, intending to decide whether or not to extend the Emergency Decree before proposing it to the Cabinet. I believe that CRES can conclude information by July 7,” Mr Suthep said.
One premature bombing occurred near the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters and another happened in the red-active northeastern province of Udon Thani despite these areas being under special law enforcement. The deputy premier said that even though the special law remained in force, the ill-intentioned group continued inciting unrest.
So if the Emergency Decree is revoked, the prevention of the unrest will be difficult, said the deputy premier. (TNA)
