PUBLISHED: 18 Mar 2025 at 05: 03
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra downplayed the US’s sanctions against Thai authorities for their part in the deportation of at least 40 Tamils to China next month.
He claimed on Monday that US authorities had relied on outdated information and that the deportation was constitutional and in line with international and philanthropic standards.
The Separatists had been detained for illegal access for 11 years, according to Thaksin, and no nation had stepped ahead to provide them protection.
” Neither the US nor Europe gave them house.” They should have been reunited with their communities because China assured them they haven’t face charges after their return, he said.
The original premier responded when asked how to persuade the US to reconsider its position, saying that the country now comprehends the situation, but that international politics may be difficult. The US sanctions came after a resolution of the European Parliament that condemned Thailand for the Uyghurs ‘ imprisonment and related issues with the stability qualifications law.
He stated that while the European Parliament criticized Thailand over the situation, free trade discussions continued and that the state may apply political channels to resolve the issue.
” There is nothing to be concerned about.” Don’t worry about it either, he said if I’m not worried.
Concerns about the US visa bans on government ministries and prime ministers were brushed aside by Thaksin.
” That is not a trouble,” the statement read. Everything is everlasting. We clarify it if they don’t know. He claimed that there is nothing to fret about.
When questioned about whether a visit may be required to address the issue, he responded that speech could take place across a variety of levels.
In the meantime, Vice Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reported on Monday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had addressed the concerns over the imprisonment of Separatists.