ESPIONAGE
Relatives of two Thais jailed in Cambodia seek govt cash help
- Published: 21 Nov 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
Relatives of two Thais imprisoned in Cambodia for illegal entry and espionage are requesting financial assistance from the government to cover the costs of travelling to visit them.
Pis-amphai Somkwamkid, the wife of Veera Somkwamkid, the coordinator of the Thai Patriots Network, and Wichai Pipatanapaiboon, brother of Ratree Pipatanapaiboon, who is Veera's secretary, submitted their requests for financial aid yesterday.
The requests were lodged with the Justice Ministry's Rights and Liberties Protection Department, which has a so-called "Justice Fund" to provide financial assistance to relatives of imprisoned persons.
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