From the Bangkok Post-
PM demands Suu Kyi's release
By: BangkokPost.com
Published: 19/05/2009 at 12:48 PM
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on the ruling military junta of Burma to release pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners as soon as possible to promote democracy and national reconciliation as agreed at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit.
Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said on Tuesday that the prime minister, as the Asean chairman, released a statement expressing grave concern about opposition party leader Suu Kyi who is being tried in secret on charges of violating the terms of her house arrest.
Mr Panitan said the Thai government was ready to work with the Burmese government and other countries to bring about peace and order in Burma.Asked about the likelihood the Burmese government would not comply with the request, Mr Panitan said the Thai government will try to persuade Burma to cooperate more with Asean.
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