Viet Nam Human Rights
Thailand open to opinions on political developments
25/7/16
Thailand’s Foreign
Ministry on July 15th issued a press release confirming that the Thai
Government is open to opinions and is cooperating with foreign diplomats in
Bangkok to provide information on political developments in the country,
including the draft Constitution and the referendum.
The press release was in reply to a letter
calling for an open dialogue on the referendum by the Ambassadors of 22
countries and the head of the European Union delegation to Thailand.
Public order and social harmony are key for
the Government to be able to see through the roadmap towards sustainable
democracy, stated the press release.
Therefore, the Government has promulgated a
number of laws to ensure that public order and social harmony prevail. These
laws do not impinge on the right to freedom of speech, as long as such speeches
do not undermine public order or social harmony.
The Thai Government has been receptive to all
views regarding the current process of reconciliation and reform, the document
noted.
On July 14th, the ambassador of the
22 nations and the head of the EU delegation to Thailand sent the letter
calling on the Thai Government to allow its people to engage in an open
dialogue, forge common links, and find the consensus needed to build a strong
and sustainable future for all.
The diplomats affirmed their governments’ hope
that Thailand would swiftly escape from the process of the current political
transition to achieve a sustainable democracy and become a dynamic economy, as
the nation holds an important role in boosting regional cooperation and
international trade and promoting the globe’s common values.
While condemning efforts to use the referendum
process to provoke violence, the ambassadors said that prohibition on peaceful
public expression of views inhibits debate and increases tensions./.
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