Thailand's fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra has called upon the government to pull back troops and restart negotiations with his Red Shirt supporters. The call came after furhter deadly clashes in Bangkok today in which one person was killed and 12 injured.In a statement, Thaksin said the government's actions clearly constitute grave infringement of human rights and criminal offences. He said the prime minister, the deputy prime minister and all concerned must be made responsible. He also urged Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to revoke the state of emergency and immediately reopen talks with protesters to reach a peaceful solution.Thaksin was ousted in a bloodless military coup in 2006 and lives in self-imposed exile to avoid a jail term for corruption. Many Red Shirts seek the return of the former premier.Abhisit's government has accused Thaksin of inciting unrest in the capital from overseas.
News On AIR | May 14, 2010 6:39 PM
Thaksin calls govt to pull back troops and resume talks