I agree with your editorial that the government’s hounding of Thai political fugitives abroad will only damage the country’s international image. The junta can insist on bringing Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck back for trial in Thailand and punished if found guilty. There will be few countries willing to help the government in this task, whichis a distraction from the junta’s core mission. The survival of a government depends on its handling of the economy, as well as democratic governance that represents all stakeholders in the country. Hence, the junta should concentrate only on achieving these two goals – and in a serious and unwavering manner.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 03, 2017 18:11 UTC