irks the record of providing refuge to migrants
The Thai government reiterated its support for the repatriation of 40 Tamils up to China last month, stating that the move was in full compliance with charitable standards.
The Thai authorities issued an official response on Saturday in response to the US’s visa ban on Thai officials from Friday for their part in the deportation of 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 state also pledged to follow up on the safety of the Uyghurs on numerous times in response to concerns raised about those who were repatriated.
And Thailand will continue to provide humanitarian house to immigrants entering the country, it said, as it has done for more than 50 years.
The comment also reaffirmed the president’s desire to maintain the diplomatic and regionally important ties that have always existed between the nations and to continue to benefit from them.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that immigration restrictions will still apply to Indian officials who are currently and past, or who were responsible in the forced transfer of 40 Uyghurs from Thailand on February 27.
While the US has previously imposed sanctions on Thailand, including suspending military support following military dictatorships, and pursuing sanctions against Thai businesses for enforcing them, 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 sanctions against Thai government authorities.
In the meantime, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the opposition, demanded that the government follow international human rights requirements.
He said,” Thailand must keep the individual rights concept in mind when making any decisions,” making reference to the US and China. ” Good decisions will keep Thailand from any condemnation or disciplinary actions from either side,” 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 embassy 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 Separatists are treated.
Mr. Natthaphong argued that Thai government officials may be permitted to travel freely and be accompanied by independent third-party observers for any vacation.
A researcher studying international relations, Panitan Wattanayagorn, demanded from China to ensure the whereabouts of the 40 Uyghur deported next month and share it with the European Parliament and the US for their comfort.