Family of nurse 'Kate' opposes both amnesty bills
Relatives of victims of the political turmoil in mid-2010 led by Kamolket Akahad's brother Nattapat held a press conference Thursday to oppose the national reconciliation bill.
Nattapat Akahad also called for the removal of Tarit Pengdith, head of the Department of Special Investigation, from its team probing the killings.
Payao, the mother of Kamolket – nurse “Kate” – also joined the press conference at the Rattanakosin Hotel.
The Akahad family said they reject the National Reconciliation Bill, proposed by Deputy PM Chalerm Yoobamrung, which would acquit everyone guilty of being involved in political conflict since the coup in September 2006; including people who ordered and killed citizens during the crisis.
Family members said they also oppose Pheu Thai MP Worachai Hema’s Amnesty Bill, as it would also acquit murderers. As long as they fail to see justice coming to light, the Akahads will continue rejecting the bill.
The Nation
