THAKSIN VISA
Kasit slams German decision
- Published: 30/07/2011 at 07:03 AM
- Newspaper section: News
The government is demanding answers after Germany reportedly re-granted a visa to deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya yesterday said the German government should explain to the international community the reasons for its decision, after revoking Thaksin's visa in 2008.
Germany revoked the visa after Thaksin fled Thailand to avoid serving a two-year prison sentence for a corruption conviction.
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- Writer: Thanida Tansubhapol
- Position: Reporter
