French envoy gets list of lese majeste suspects in exile
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Justice Minister General Paiboon Khumchaya yesterday handed a list of suspects facing lese majeste charges to French Ambassador to Thailand Thierry Viteau for acknowledgement.
At the meeting, Paiboon said that Thailand did not want France to take action against these individuals, but just wanted France to learn about facts and understand Thailand’s point of view. It is reported that some of these suspects have fled to Franc.
The minister said Thailand understood the question of rights and freedom of expression if cases are politically based, but those related to security offences concerning the monarchy were different and the state gave more importance to these.
Though still unconfirmed, it is believed that at least three names were handed to the ambassador.
Paiboon will also be chairing a meeting with the Foreign Ministry;s high-ranking officials today to follow up on lese majeste cases.
