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Britain respects Thai democracy : UK ambassador

Written by Writer on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Britain respects Thai democracy : UK ambassador

British authorities respected Thailand’s democracy when considering whether to withdraw former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s visa, British Ambassador Quinton Quayle affirmed on Monday evening.

After meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sompong Amornvivat for about an hour at the Foreign Ministry, the British ambassador said Britain considered the democratic system of Thailand to maintain the good relations between both countries.

Britain has always used this practice when considering who can enter or leave the country, Mr Quayle added.

However, the British ambassador said he has no authority to explain the revocation of Mr Thaksin’s visa. He also refused comment on whether the ousted premier can apply for another UK visa in the future.

Bangkok Post
Monday November 10, 2008

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