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.

[mzanzi]

2 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

 

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

Those Uyghurs are separatist terrorists that caused unnecessaary deaths in China , dont believe everything coming from the west , maybe you could make a trip to China

[Screaming]

So true mzanzi, just like in the South of Thailand. These people feel that their religion is special and that they have the right to have their own separate country inside of a sovereign nation. Thailand is doing the right thing by deporting these illegal squatters. 

[Taboo2]

23 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

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.

Of course Trump had to be brought into this mess.  <removed> Alert!

[outsider]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's assertion that the Uyghurs opted for a voluntary return, preferring this to continued detention in Thailand.

If it was all above-board, why didn't you make a pre-event announcement and clear the path for this 'exercise'? Tell the public the refugees want to go home, let the refugees speak, then send them off properly - not in taped-up buses under the cover of night. Why is there a need for secrecy (not that you lot can keep it well anyway!). The way you guys are clutching at straws now is just so amateurishly pathetic.

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

another sought intervention from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra,

Sought intervention from PM Puppet... 555555 This puppet wouldn't know where Xinjiang is if nobody pointed it out to her.

 

So it seems PM Puppet's father isn't the real puppetmaster. It seems he's just an older puppet and the real master is Master Xi.

 

A lot of Thais are outraged (and this time, rightly so) when people say Thailand is the 23rd Chinese province. I told them 'direct your anger at your government, because ultimately they are the ones who brought this insult and shame to your country'.

 

[outsider]

By the way, the images and videos of people greeting and hugging the returning refugees could have been just a show. The CCP is perfectly capable of putting on a show like this, and it is nowhere near 'beyond them' to do so. For all we know, the people hugging them are actually CCP members telling the refugees to 'you're back, you won't be going anywhere so do yourself (and your family) a favour - shut up and do as you're told or face worse consequences'.

[klauskunkel]

5 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.

After a brief consultation with her father, PM PS reiterated her  commitment to bull$hit.

[LittleBear57]

All the relevant Thai goverments should hang their heads in shame detaining them for over 10 years. It would be hardly surprising if they actually had chose a return to China than continued incarceration in Thailand. Obviously they should have gone to Turker years ago.

[Tropicalevo]

23 minutes ago, mzanzi said:

Those Uyghurs are separatist terrorists that caused unnecessaary deaths in China , dont believe everything coming from the west , maybe you could make a trip to China

 

I have made plenty of trips to China thank you - I ran an office there.

This article isn't about the fact that these folk may or may not be terrorists.

There has been no trial.

It's not even about the fact that Thailand has held them in inhumane conditions for almost 11 years with little attempt to return them to China.

 

The article is about the fact that Thailand states that they went willingly, when there is lots of evidence that they didn't.

 

Will these Uigurs have a trial in China?

Almost certainly not.

In the eyes of the Chinese government, all Uigurs are guilty regardless.

[Andycoops]

Another botched diplomatic blunder by the oh so naïve Thai government, scraping themselves along the floor to appease the Pooh Bear and his cronies.

 

Let's not forget these Muppets are of chinese decent so kowtowing is normal for them.

[LALes]

37 minutes ago, mzanzi said:

Those Uyghurs are separatist terrorists that caused unnecessaary deaths in China , dont believe everything coming from the west , maybe you could make a trip to China

The Chinese started the whole thing 40 years ago when they force fed a couple of million ethnic Han Chinese into the Uighur homeland of Xingiang, effectively making the Uighurs a minority in their own country.  Uighurs are Turkic people who have inhabited the Western steppes for centuries before the Chinese occupation.  Get your facts straight. 

[hotchilli]

6 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. 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.

Absolute lies... Come on Thailand you can do better than that.

[hotchilli]

6 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.

You trust the word of a CCP official... ohhh my god.

[smew]

how ridiculous, " we volunteer to go to concentration camps "