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Satit: Govt to keep asking for interview tape of Thaksin
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 BANGKOK, 22 November 2009 (NNT) – The government will not stop requesting the tape of an interview by ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from the Times Online although the latter has unofficially rejected the request, according to Minister to Prime Minister’s Office Satit Wonghnongtoey.
Mr Satit stated that the news agency had already denied Thailand’s request, claiming that it was the right and freedom of the press. However, the government had assigned officials concerned to submit another letter to the Times Online demanding an official statement to clarify the matter, he said.
The minister affirmed that the government would not stop asking for Mr Thaksin’s interview tape since the issue has hurt the feelings of Thai people. He added that if the Times Online was sincere and did not have any deals with the ex-prime minister, the news agency should give cooperation to the Thai government in the investigation process.
Mr Thaksin’s interview given to the online version of the Times of London was published on 9 November 2009. Many government core figures have strongly criticized the interview for its inappropriateness as partial contents in the interview alluded to Thailand’s monarchy.
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Reporter : Sarun Saelee
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