Democratic Party and Opposition Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called on Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to revoke the diplomatic passport of the ousted Thaksin Shinwatra, who is currently residing in England. Vejjajiva states in the article that the Prime Minister should show is integrity as Prime Minister and take away any diplomatic privileges that Thaksin currently has from having his passport.
This is considered a huge move in Thailand. Thaksin who was Prime Minister until the Council for National Security took over, was seen as an abuser of human rights, and faced charges of tax corruption. Thaksin was exiled for 17 months and was then brought back to Thailand to face charges for tax corruption.
Although Thaksin has many political supporters in Thailand, his thoughts of having any type of political career can soon be over, if they revoke his passport. If his passport his revoked he will lose all diplomatic privileges leaving him with no choice but to not return to Thailand.
Alyssa Ciambriello
Sunday, September 28, 2008
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