December 31, 2015

Pheu Thai denies role in protests

The Pheu Thai Party has dismissed suggestions that it was behind the Myanmar protests against the Koh Tao murder case ruling.

The move came after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said he believed the protests had been instigated by those who want to cause problems for the government.

While he did not name anyone in particular, Gen Prawit insisted those behind the protests intend to prevent the government from working smoothly.

Police are investigating who, particularly those in Thailand, might have been involved in instigating protests against the ruling, Gen Prawit said.

His comment came amid demonstrations in Myanmar against last Thursday's sentencing to death of Myanmar migrant workers Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun, both 22, for the murders of British backpackers Hannah Witheridge, 23, and David Miller, 24, on Koh Tao in Surat Thani province in September 2014. (Courtesy of Bangkok Post: News)

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