Controversy Erupts as Thailand Claims Uyghurs Chose Deportation

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Prachatai

 

The Thai government faces mounting criticism after asserting that 40 Uyghur individuals detained for over a decade had voluntarily returned to China. These claims have been challenged by letters reportedly written by the detainees, seeking assistance from international bodies to prevent their deportation to China over fears for their safety.

 

Kannavee Suebsang, an MP from the Fair Party and former UN refugee agency employee, publicised two of these letters. One was directed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and another sought intervention from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, specifically asking for aid in reuniting with family in Turkey.

 

These documents, penned while the Uyghurs were detained at Bangkok's Suan Phlu immigration centre, clearly indicate their desire to settle in a third country, contrasting sharply with official Thai statements.

 

Posting the letters on social media, Mr. Kannavee aimed to counter Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's assertion that the Uyghurs opted for a voluntary return, preferring this to continued detention in Thailand.

 

The Thai authorities' decision to send the Uyghurs, along with eight other Chinese nationals wanted for various offences, back to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday has triggered widespread international condemnation, including from the UNHCR and the United States.

The deportation has garnered significant global attention due to the sensitive nature of the Uyghurs' status and their treatment within China. Human rights organisations have long warned about potential abuses Uyghurs face upon return to China, allegations that Beijing disputes.

 

The US Embassy in Bangkok has responded by issuing a security alert, highlighting the potential for retaliatory actions following Thailand's move.

 

PM Paetongtarn, responding to the uproar, insists on the safety assurances provided by Chinese officials concerning the returnees, reiterating her commitment to human rights standards and international law.

 

She stated that during high-level talks with China, leaders assured the safe treatment of those deported, dismissing conjecture about trading human deportation for economic benefit.

 

This controversy places Thailand at the centre of a diplomatic storm, with human rights advocates and international leaders closely watching how the situation unfolds.

 

The released letters, though, stand as poignant testimony to the detainees' true wishes and underline the disparity between governmental narratives and the lived realities of those affected by such deportations, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-03-01

 

 

[SmartyMarty]

And we all know which side is lying, as per usual.

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai government faces mounting criticism after asserting that 40 Uyghur individuals detained for over a decade had voluntarily returned to China.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

PM Paetongtarn, responding to the uproar, insists on the safety assurances provided by Chinese officials concerning the returnees, reiterating her commitment to human rights standards and international law.

 

Now Thailand is following it's real leader, XI in consonantly telling lies when accused of wrongdoing.

[ikke1959]

The corruption and lies in Thailand are unbelievable ... This is another proof. Human Rights are unknown here as how is it possible to detain people for so many years without even a lawyer... Thailand should be punished for this by the international community. Let the Chinese take over Thailand and make it a province like they did with Taiwan.. It should fit better for Thailand as they are already only fixed on China

[blaze master]

28 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

 

Now Thailand is following it's real leader, XI in consonantly telling lies when accused of wrongdoing.

 

Lying is an acceptable part of the culture when it comes to saving face.

[Bohemianfish]

money money money

[Wayne G]

Absolute disgrace the Thai government hang you heads in shame 

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Prachatai

 

The Thai government faces mounting criticism after asserting that 40 Uyghur individuals detained for over a decade had voluntarily returned to China. These claims have been challenged by letters reportedly written by the detainees, seeking assistance from international bodies to prevent their deportation to China over fears for their safety.

 

Kannavee Suebsang, an MP from the Fair Party and former UN refugee agency employee, publicised two of these letters. One was directed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and another sought intervention from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, specifically asking for aid in reuniting with family in Turkey.

 

These documents, penned while the Uyghurs were detained at Bangkok's Suan Phlu immigration centre, clearly indicate their desire to settle in a third country, contrasting sharply with official Thai statements.

 

Posting the letters on social media, Mr. Kannavee aimed to counter Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's assertion that the Uyghurs opted for a voluntary return, preferring this to continued detention in Thailand.

 

The Thai authorities' decision to send the Uyghurs, along with eight other Chinese nationals wanted for various offences, back to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday has triggered widespread international condemnation, including from the UNHCR and the United States.

 

The deportation has garnered significant global attention due to the sensitive nature of the Uyghurs' status and their treatment within China. Human rights organisations have long warned about potential abuses Uyghurs face upon return to China, allegations that Beijing disputes.

 

The US Embassy in Bangkok has responded by issuing a security alert, highlighting the potential for retaliatory actions following Thailand's move.

 

PM Paetongtarn, responding to the uproar, insists on the safety assurances provided by Chinese officials concerning the returnees, reiterating her commitment to human rights standards and international law.

 

She stated that during high-level talks with China, leaders assured the safe treatment of those deported, dismissing conjecture about trading human deportation for economic benefit.

 

This controversy places Thailand at the centre of a diplomatic storm, with human rights advocates and international leaders closely watching how the situation unfolds.

 

The released letters, though, stand as poignant testimony to the detainees' true wishes and underline the disparity between governmental narratives and the lived realities of those affected by such deportations, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-03-01

 

 

Thailand follows the orders of Big Brother. That's all. And don't care about Human Rights. As usual.

[Classic Ray]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

The corruption and lies in Thailand are unbelievable ... This is another proof. Human Rights are unknown here as how is it possible to detain people for so many years without even a lawyer... Thailand should be punished for this by the international community. Let the Chinese take over Thailand and make it a province like they did with Taiwan.. It should fit better for Thailand as they are already only fixed on China

Whilst the Chinese may have declared Taiwan a province it is still self-governing as an independent country they have not “taken it over”. Better to look at what happened in Hong Kong to see how China behaves.

[RJRS1301]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

The corruption and lies in Thailand are unbelievable ... This is another proof. Human Rights are unknown here as how is it possible to detain people for so many years without even a lawyer... Thailand should be punished for this by the international community. Let the Chinese take over Thailand and make it a province like they did with Taiwan.. It should fit better for Thailand as they are already only fixed on China

I think the question was "Who owns and builds the infrastructure" which Thailand relies on

Who has financed it?

To which country is Thailand most beholden?

40 lives to those who hold power & are subordinate to China means nothing .

 

[1happykamper]

So do is foreigners avoid popular areas in Thailand? Or just where.. Chinese hangout? Or? 

 

Danger in Thailand is everywhere. Riding my motorcycle... crossing the roads... taking a boat ride. So it's just another day in paradise for you and me. 

 

Thailand.. you fkd up again. 

[spidermike007]

The PM and Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are extreme cowards, hiding behind fake assurances from a heinous government that cannot be trusted for a nanosecond. They know better, we know better, everybody knows that Thailand should have had the moral courage to stand up to China on this one, and they completely dropped the ball, and the egg that is all over their faces is well-deserved. 

 

 

[jippytum]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

The corruption and lies in Thailand are unbelievable ... This is another proof. Human Rights are unknown here as how is it possible to detain people for so many years without even a lawyer... Thailand should be punished for this by the international community. Let the Chinese take over Thailand and make it a province like they did with Taiwan.. It should fit better for Thailand as they are already only fixed on China

Human rights have alwsys been a low priority during Thaksin's reign and his current influence. 

[hotsun]

Big <deleted> up. Theyre gonna wish they hadnt done this

[jippytum]

25 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

Whilst the Chinese may have declared Taiwan a province it is still self-governing as an independent country they have not “taken it over”. Better to look at what happened in Hong Kong to see how China behaves.

or Tibet

[LOONG Leo]

3 hours ago, SmartyMarty said:

And we all know which side is lying, as per usual.

The Zionists 

 

3 hours ago, SmartyMarty said:

And we all know which side is lying, as per usual.

 

[mfd101]

Thai PM believes what Xi tells her. US President believes what Putin tells him.

 

Seems to be a pattern here. The future is looking darker for everyone.