Monday, 15 March 2010

Thaksin still banned from entering Germany: German envoy

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/
via CAAI News Media

By The Nation

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra would not be able to see his two daughters in Germany as he has been banned from the country since last year, German Ambassador to Thailand Hanns Schumacher said Sunday.

Thaksin tweeted he would leave Dubai to see his daughters Pinthongtha and Paethongthan Shinawatra somewhere in Europe soon.

His two daughters are now in Germany for a business engagement.

Thaksin was banned from Germany as he illegally obtain one-year residency last year, the German envoy said in a telephone interview.

However there was so far no information that Thaksin tried to enter German since then, the ambassador said.

Asked if it is possible that Thaksin would enter Germany with under different name, Schumacher said there are many illegal entries in the country but in that case the German authorities need to enforce the laws.

"So far, we are not aware of movement of former Prime Minister Thaksin to Germany since he has been banned," he said.

Responding to a query if Thaksin is found in Germany, the envoy said Thaksin would be dealt with according to German immigration laws.

Thaksin's whereabouts was under Thai government's surveillance since his red shirted supporters held a huge demonstration in Bangkok.

For the government concern, Thaksin might use any country for a launching PAD against Thailand.

The Cambodian government, which Thaksin is an economic advisor, denied a news report earlier of Thaksin's presence in Cambodia.

Foreign Ministry's Spokesman Koy Kuong was quoted by Xinhua Saturday that Cambodia has received no information that Thaksin is planning to come to Cambodia.

He said since Friday afternoon, following reports from the Thai press many, inquiries were asked on the presence of Thaksin in Cambodia.

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