Saturday, November 7, 2009

Abhisit calls on Thaksin to give priority to national interest

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Saturday called on fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to review his role and give priority to the national interest.

Abhisit said the on-going conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia stemmed from Thaksin himself.

Abhisit was responding to Thaksin's allegations that the Democrat Party-led government was using internal political problems to harass a neighbouring country.

But Abhisit said the problem occurred because the Cambodian government issued a statement to insult the Thai judicial system.

"The problem did not stem from the Thai government but Cambodia issued a statement that affected Thai judicial system," Abhisit said.

"Thaksin should review his role and consider what he is doing. Does he give priority to the national interest and care about the good ties between Thailand and the neighbouring country? If so, he should review his role and should know what to do."

No comments: