EU varnar Thailand

Ett pressmeddelande från en EU-delegation gick ut vid 7-tiden. Jag glad över att omvärlden reagerat på de utomparlamentariska politiska aktioner som skakar landet. Jag klistrar in pressmeddelandet på engelska, vill inte riskera att jag översätter fel.

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union expresses serious concerns about the further deterioration of the political situation in Thailand, in particular with the siege of the international airport of Suvarnabhumi resulting in the disruption of international air traffic and thousands of passengers being stranded or de-routed.

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union recalls that the Government of Thailand has the responsibility to protect both Thai citizens and foreigners. It urges the Thai Authorities to restore security and guarantee public order in accordance with the Rule of Law.

The Presidency considers these developments are damaging the international image of Thailand.

While underlining that it does not intend to interfere in any way with the internal political debate, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union reaffirms its strong attachment to democracy in Thailand. It urges all parties involved to resolve the political crisis by using peaceful means in the framework of the Rule of Law. It reiterates that any anti-constitutional attempt to interfere in the democratic process would have a negative impact on EU/Thailand relations.