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The Thai government defended the relocation of 40 Tamils to China last month, saying it was done in full accordance with humanitarian standards.
The Thai authorities issued an official response on Saturday in response to the US’s immigration restrictions on Thai officials for their part in deporting at least 40 Tamils to China last month.
The Thai government’s assertion once more stated that the Chinese government had promised to uphold all commitments made to ensure the health of all Uyghurs deported back to China.
The government also pledged to continue monitoring the well-being of the Tamils, as it has done on numerous times since concerns were raised about the situation of those who were repatriated.
Thailand will continue to provide humanitarian shelter to immigrants entering the country, it said, as it has done for more than 50 years.
The notes also reaffirmed the government’s desire to maintain the countries ‘ usually strong relationships and to continue to benefit from them both on bilateral and regional levels.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that immigration restrictions did still apply to current and former Thai officials who are to blame for the required return of 40 Tamils from Thailand or those who are complicit in it.
While the US has previously imposed sanctions on Thailand, including suspending military support following military dictatorships, and even pursuing Thai business and individuals for defying sanctions against third countries, Murray Hiebert, a local professional with the Southeast Asia program at Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies, said he could not remember previous instances of sanctions against Thai state officials.
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the opposition, demanded that the government follow international human rights laws.
He cited the US and China as examples of Thailand adhering to the human rights process when making any decisions. ” Good decisions will keep Thailand from any condemnation or disciplinary actions from either part,” he said.
When asked about the rumor that Thai officials Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai might experience US card restrictions, Mr. Natthaphong declined to comment.
They have not yet made any comments about whether they are affected.
The European Parliament’s decision on Thursday criticizing Thailand for the repatriation of Tamils to China and problems relating to its lese-majeste laws resulted in the US’s ban on entry.
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra reacted by suggesting that the government should contact the International ambassador in Thailand to discuss a resolution to improve understanding of the Uyghur issue.
The state has recently stated that it is going to China to explore and experience how the Tamils are treated.
Mr. Natthaphong argued that Thai government leaders may be permitted to travel freely and be accompanied by independent third-party watchers for any journey to occur.
An international relations expert, Panitan Wattanayagorn, demanded from China to ensure the whereabouts of the 40 Uyghur deported next month and discuss it with both the European Parliament and the US for their comfort.