Ambassador's remark contrary to reality

Although US Ambassador Kristie Kenney said the issuing of a visa for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was done under United States laws and was not a political issue, it is not hard to understand that it was [political]. That’s because since the coup in 2006 until before the general election in 2011, Japan, England, and United States had not issued visas to the former prime minister.

But after the Pheu Thai party won a landslide election, it has administrated the country. These countries have gradually issued visas to the former prime minister. The political atmosphere has changed, whether Thailand is judged to be a full democracy or not, but they accept it is a democracy, in particular the United States, which is known as the biggest influence in promoting democracy. It is a mutual benefit. So, it is related to the politics inevitably.

The issuing of a visa [to him] is not desirable for some groups, but that is another issue.

Sutipunt Bongsununt

Kanchanaburi