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202175
Thu, 08/18/2011 - 15:33
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New Thai government denies giving help to Thaksin
BANGKOK, August 18 (TNA) - Deputy Thai Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has genuinely denied that his government afforded any form of assistance to convicted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, including for his Japanese visa request.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm commented on the Democrat Party’s plan to file criminal charges against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Foreign Minister Surapong Towijakchaikul for alleged roles in facilitating Thaksin’s visit to Japan, saying the Democrats had the right to do so, but could also face prosecution for groundless claims.
Chalerm said the Japanese government was the only entity that could verify on the Thai government’s integrity on the issue. He explained that Thaksin was invited by a Japanese educational institute to give a special lecture, and also to offer assistance to tsunami-affected areas. He added that Thaksin also wanted to visit Cambodia to see Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who was his close friend; a move which he claimed could enhance Bangkok-Phnom Penh relations and reduce their border tensions.
Meanwhile, in response to media observations that the new Thai government was seated on a political “time bomb” resulting from Thaksin’s recent movements, Chalerm said he was certain the government would complete its four-year tenure unless it was found guilty of corruption. (TNA)
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm commented on the Democrat Party’s plan to file criminal charges against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Foreign Minister Surapong Towijakchaikul for alleged roles in facilitating Thaksin’s visit to Japan, saying the Democrats had the right to do so, but could also face prosecution for groundless claims.
Chalerm said the Japanese government was the only entity that could verify on the Thai government’s integrity on the issue. He explained that Thaksin was invited by a Japanese educational institute to give a special lecture, and also to offer assistance to tsunami-affected areas. He added that Thaksin also wanted to visit Cambodia to see Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who was his close friend; a move which he claimed could enhance Bangkok-Phnom Penh relations and reduce their border tensions.
Meanwhile, in response to media observations that the new Thai government was seated on a political “time bomb” resulting from Thaksin’s recent movements, Chalerm said he was certain the government would complete its four-year tenure unless it was found guilty of corruption. (TNA)
