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UAE asked not to shelter Thaksin

Published: 10/03/2010 at 04:59 PM
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The United Arab Emirates has been asked not to allow former prime minister Thaksin Shinawtra to continue to stay in Dubai and make it his base for political activities against the Thai government, the foreign minister's secretary, Chavanont Intarakomalsut, said on Wednesday.

Mr Chavanont said the request was made through UAE ambassador to Thailand Mohammed Ali Ahmed Omran Al Shamri who was called in to see Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya.

Mr Kasit asked that the UAE government cooperate and not allow Thaksin to stay because there was solid evidence the the convicted former prime minister had used Dubai as a base for political activities against the Thai government.

Mr Chavanont said the ambassador agreed to convey Mr Kasit's message to his government as soon as possible and the Foreign Ministry hoped to receive a satisfactory reply.

The Foreign Ministry did not set a timeframe for the UAE to ask Thaksin to leave the country, he said.

Mr Chavanont said he had no idea whether the UAE would allow Thaksin to continue to remani in Dubai on Sunday when the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship planns a mass anti-government rally in Bangkok. However, he believed the UAE would cooperate.

He said the UAE had asked the Foreign Ministry to translate the court verdict in Thaksin's assets case into Arabic. This showed the UAE was interested in this case.

Mr Chavanont expected an extradition treaty between Thailand and the UAE would be signed by the end of this year.

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wantmymoney

Discussion 15 : 11/03/2010 at 10:02 PM15
The leader of PAD that shut down the airport affecting hundreds of arab visitors. Would a ruler of 7 emirate kingdom listern to does what that leader tell him? Would a unelected prime minister through military coup carries the same weight as a prime minister elected by a democratic country?
This would be like asking Tiger Wood to be their poster guy for women rights. Surely, other neighbouring rulers would look down on this small little state a mockery of smart rule. There are already so in debt, scaring away rich investors is NO-No. If thailand offer to pay off Dubai debt, extradiction can be discussed.
Win

Discussion 14 : 11/03/2010 at 06:17 PM14
@Wansky
"Mockery" of democracy? If you're in USA try explaining the 'homeland security' regulations and see how can a so called free country impose such absurd laws.In the UK,they have the most CCTV in the world invading privacy. "Mockery" of democracy??? Look before you leap.
Wansky

Discussion 13 : 11/03/2010 at 11:18 AM13
Thailand is the only country in the world where election does not mean anything. This make a mockery out of the word 'Democracy'. WHY they called themself PAD??
M150

Discussion 12 : 11/03/2010 at 02:18 AM12
The most money from the "Fugitive" is now in the weak Dubai. Dubai has to care the "Fugitive" criminal. More criminals will invest their money in tax heaven Dubai.
clitty

Discussion 11 : 10/03/2010 at 11:10 PM11
Yes, it will stop when Thailand gets someone with a strong will to do something about it, and sufficient power to remove all of the obstacles in his path.

In short, it will never happen. The obstacles are simply too great.
kenz

Discussion 10 : 10/03/2010 at 09:52 PM10
Congratulation,
as for once again, we the people of Thailand will be taken as hostage in the fight between thais againts thais. This circus only happens here in Thailand the land of smile, where freedom are taken for granted by both yellow and red people.
We welcome all tourist to look this as a circus that happens only on this part of the planet.
When will this stop, anyone has any answer.............................
Ivy

Discussion 9 : 10/03/2010 at 09:35 PM9
"However, he believed the UAE would cooperate."

Cooperate with who? Thaksin?
jonhnie

Discussion 8 : 10/03/2010 at 09:18 PM8
Yes Mr.Kasit will going to jail for joining in the airport hijacking after the Red win...
hasbeen

Discussion 7 : 10/03/2010 at 07:47 PM7
When is Kasit going to jail for joining in the airport hijacking? There is very "solid evidence"
against him.
Bill Henry

Discussion 6 : 10/03/2010 at 07:43 PM6
Before people get up in the morning and put on their red or yellow shirt for the day, should they consider the immediate impact their actions are having on potential investment, jobs, growth, tourism and the overall view of instabilty and insecurity that the WORLD had about Thailand? Is there a way to get this done without collapsing the entire Thai economy, and makond me and all of my Farang friends want to move ourselves and our investment capitol to another country?

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