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Mon, 07/19/2010 - 14:15
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Opposition marks 2nd month anniversary of bloody protest in Thai capital
BANGKOK, July 19 - Thailand's main opposition Puea Thai Party on Monday opened an exhibition to mark the two-month anniversary of the recent bloody protest in the capital.
The seven-day exhibition opening today through July 25 is aimed at highlighting the pain of the Red Shirt protesters who joined the group's ten weeks of demonstrations demanding that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva dissolve the House and call a fresh election.
The exhibition is being held at the party's headquarters and is divided into two sections, represented by white and black boxes.
The white section represents the life of human beings in which no one has the right to kill another person without a judicial process, while the black presents corruption, divisiveness and what the party claims is the Abhisit government's practice of double standards.
Puea Thai party leader Yongyuth Vichaidit said as he opened the exhibition that political demonstrations are considered normal in every country, but he described using arms to disperse demonstrators is a “cruel act”.
Mr Yongyuth said the exhibition will serve as a reminder for Thai people and he prays that such an incident will not happen again.
The Red Shirt rally which began March 14 turned violent with multiple grenade attacks and shootings at various locations in Bangkok.
They intensified their campaign by moving to Bangkok’s prime Ratchaprasong retail area and encamped there for over a month forcing shopping malls and businesses to close their facilities.
The protests ended when troops sealed off the area and pressured the protest leaders to surrender to police on May 19. Eighty-nine people were killed and nearly 1,900 were wounded during several clashes between army personnel and protesters.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abhisit reaffirmed on Monday that his government gives importance to promoting and protection of the public's freedom and rights.
The premier made the remarks as he presided over the launching of the 2nd National Human Rights Plan, while conceding that some human rights violations occurred as a result of the lack of effective cooperation among concerned agencies.
Mr Abhisit said the ongoing political conflict is a challenging issue and that some human rights were violated during the recent riots, but his government has set up an independent committee to probe the disturbances.
"This is a major challenge and remains a major conflict," said the prime minister. "Apart from the normal work of all ministries and agencies, the government is pushing the reform process [ahead] and probing to establish facts."
Mr Abhisit expressed hope that all parties, agencies and the public will cooperate and push forward the human rights agenda to prevent possible violation.
The premier emphasised the government's focus on human rights as a crucial base of the strength of society economy and politics, as well as impacting the well-being of the people and the country's image. (MCOT online news)
The seven-day exhibition opening today through July 25 is aimed at highlighting the pain of the Red Shirt protesters who joined the group's ten weeks of demonstrations demanding that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva dissolve the House and call a fresh election.
The exhibition is being held at the party's headquarters and is divided into two sections, represented by white and black boxes.
The white section represents the life of human beings in which no one has the right to kill another person without a judicial process, while the black presents corruption, divisiveness and what the party claims is the Abhisit government's practice of double standards.
Puea Thai party leader Yongyuth Vichaidit said as he opened the exhibition that political demonstrations are considered normal in every country, but he described using arms to disperse demonstrators is a “cruel act”.
Mr Yongyuth said the exhibition will serve as a reminder for Thai people and he prays that such an incident will not happen again.
The Red Shirt rally which began March 14 turned violent with multiple grenade attacks and shootings at various locations in Bangkok.
They intensified their campaign by moving to Bangkok’s prime Ratchaprasong retail area and encamped there for over a month forcing shopping malls and businesses to close their facilities.
The protests ended when troops sealed off the area and pressured the protest leaders to surrender to police on May 19. Eighty-nine people were killed and nearly 1,900 were wounded during several clashes between army personnel and protesters.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abhisit reaffirmed on Monday that his government gives importance to promoting and protection of the public's freedom and rights.
The premier made the remarks as he presided over the launching of the 2nd National Human Rights Plan, while conceding that some human rights violations occurred as a result of the lack of effective cooperation among concerned agencies.
Mr Abhisit said the ongoing political conflict is a challenging issue and that some human rights were violated during the recent riots, but his government has set up an independent committee to probe the disturbances.
"This is a major challenge and remains a major conflict," said the prime minister. "Apart from the normal work of all ministries and agencies, the government is pushing the reform process [ahead] and probing to establish facts."
Mr Abhisit expressed hope that all parties, agencies and the public will cooperate and push forward the human rights agenda to prevent possible violation.
The premier emphasised the government's focus on human rights as a crucial base of the strength of society economy and politics, as well as impacting the well-being of the people and the country's image. (MCOT online news)
