And The Translation Is....

[Plus]

There is a foreign news article somewhere here that says Thaksin has been red flagged by Interpol.

The source was the Nation, however, and I've never seen that in print, or on their website.

[helvetian]

The Thai Government asked Interpol to arrest Thaksin, that's all. Anyone can ask Interpol to arrest anyone. Whether Interpol actually does it, that's an entirely different thing. And it looks like they won't join the Thai circus this time.

[LawnGnome]

However, in light of the recent fact that he is a convicted fugitive from justice, and is currently wanted by the Thai Police and Interpol for crimes against the Kingdom and the people of Thailand..

Another farang posting crap. Thaksin is not and was never wanted by Interpol.

Love you too buddy!

[Oberkommando]

The Thai Government asked Interpol to arrest Thaksin, that's all. Anyone can ask Interpol to arrest anyone. Whether Interpol actually does it, that's an entirely different thing. And it looks like they won't join the Thai circus this time.

Interpol are more interested in the wanted criminals hiding out in Thailand!

[webfact]

There is a foreign news article somewhere here that says Thaksin has been red flagged by Interpol.

The source was the Nation, however, and I've never seen that in print, or on their website.

Here you go

THAKSIN, WHERE ARE YOU?

Interpol's help sought for Thaksin's arrest

Published on April 14, 2009

Interpol's help sought for Thaksin's arrest

The Foreign Ministry has requested that the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) apprehend fugitive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is suspected of being behind the recent riots by red-shirted protesters.

An informed source said a formal request was submitted last week to Interpol headquarters in Lyon, France, because Thaksin was a "wanted person" in Thailand.

Thailand is a member of Interpol and can use the organisation's fugitive-investigation services. Interpol can help the Thai government track down Thaksin's whereabouts. He often travels by private jet, making it difficult to know where he will go next.

Thailand has also requested the United Arab Emirates inform Thailand if Thaksin returns there.

"We have full cooperation from the UAE," said the source.

He also said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen had told Thai authorities that Cambodia honoured its relations with the Abhisit Vejjajiva government and would not allow its territory to be used by Thaksin. Thai media have often reported that Cambodia has been used as a transit point for the ex-premier.

"Thaksin is considered a fugitive, one who poses a serious threat to public safety in Thailand. We have a good case," said the source.

Interpol will help Thailand circulate Thaksin's identification details and judicial information about him internationally.

The sources said Thaksin had been given an Interpol "red notice", which is recognised in a number of countries and serves as the legal basis for provisional arrest. A red notice is intended to help police identify or locate Thaksin, with a view to his arrest and extradition.

- THE NATION -

[Oberkommando]

Funny, I can't find anything on the Interpol website about Thaksin.

[LawnGnome]

Funny, I can't find anything on the Interpol website about Thaksin.

Stalking him won't help, he still won't give you any money...

[Oberkommando]

The sources said Thaksin had been given an Interpol "red notice", which is recognised in a number of countries and serves as the legal basis for provisional arrest. A red notice is intended to help police identify or locate Thaksin, with a view to his arrest and extradition.

An Interpol Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant.

These Interpol 'Red Notices' represent only a tiny fraction of the number of red notices issued by Interpol.

The persons concerned are wanted by national jurisdictions (or the International Criminal Tribunals, where appropriate) and Interpol's role is to assist the national police forces in identifying or locating those persons with a view to their arrest and extradition.

These red notices allow the warrant to be circulated worldwide with the request that the wanted person be arrested with a view to extradition.

http://www.interpol.int/Public/Wanted/Default.asp

[animatic]

The Thai Government asked Interpol to arrest Thaksin, that's all. Anyone can ask Interpol to arrest anyone. Whether Interpol actually does it, that's an entirely different thing. And it looks like they won't join the Thai circus this time.

They are not interested in the political games.

Interpol will go after anyone that an accredited government asks them to locate.

In this case a red flag means he is on the INTERPOL active list. So all interpol member states

can now legally investigate Thaksin if he is in one of these countries.

AND it gives them legal grounds for arrest and extradition processing.

This move was long overdue.

Edited April 20, 2009 by animatic

[helvetian]

There is a foreign news article somewhere here that says Thaksin has been red flagged by Interpol.

The source was the Nation, however, and I've never seen that in print, or on their website.

Here you go

THAKSIN, WHERE ARE YOU?

Interpol's help sought for Thaksin's arrest

Published on April 14, 2009

Interpol's help sought for Thaksin's arrest

The Foreign Ministry has requested that the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) apprehend fugitive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is suspected of being behind the recent riots by red-shirted protesters.

An informed source said a formal request was submitted last week to Interpol headquarters in Lyon, France, because Thaksin was a "wanted person" in Thailand.

Thailand is a member of Interpol and can use the organisation's fugitive-investigation services. Interpol can help the Thai government track down Thaksin's whereabouts. He often travels by private jet, making it difficult to know where he will go next.

Thailand has also requested the United Arab Emirates inform Thailand if Thaksin returns there.

"We have full cooperation from the UAE," said the source.

He also said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen had told Thai authorities that Cambodia honoured its relations with the Abhisit Vejjajiva government and would not allow its territory to be used by Thaksin. Thai media have often reported that Cambodia has been used as a transit point for the ex-premier.

"Thaksin is considered a fugitive, one who poses a serious threat to public safety in Thailand. We have a good case," said the source.

Interpol will help Thailand circulate Thaksin's identification details and judicial information about him internationally.

The sources said Thaksin had been given an Interpol "red notice", which is recognised in a number of countries and serves as the legal basis for provisional arrest. A red notice is intended to help police identify or locate Thaksin, with a view to his arrest and extradition.

- THE NATION -

That means absolutely nothing. Interpol will tell Thailand that he's in France, in Italy or in Uzbekistan, but they will not arrest him since they have not arrest warrant on him. It's just a lot of smoke but no fire from Abhishit.

Edited April 20, 2009 by helvetian

[animatic]

There is a foreign news article somewhere here that says Thaksin has been red flagged by Interpol.

The source was the Nation, however, and I've never seen that in print, or on their website.

Here you go

THAKSIN, WHERE ARE YOU?

Interpol's help sought for Thaksin's arrest

Published on April 14, 2009

Interpol's help sought for Thaksin's arrest

The Foreign Ministry has requested that the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol)

apprehend fugitive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra,

who is suspected of being behind the recent riots by red-shirted protesters.

An informed source said a formal request was submitted last week to Interpol headquarters in Lyon, France, because Thaksin was a "wanted person" in Thailand.

Thailand is a member of Interpol and can use the organisation's fugitive-investigation services. Interpol can help the Thai government track down Thaksin's whereabouts. He often travels by private jet, making it difficult to know where he will go next.

Thailand has also requested the United Arab Emirates inform Thailand if Thaksin returns there.

"We have full cooperation from the UAE," said the source.

He also said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen had told Thai authorities that Cambodia honoured its relations with the Abhisit Vejjajiva government and would not allow its territory to be used by Thaksin. Thai media have often reported that Cambodia has been used as a transit point for the ex-premier.

"Thaksin is considered a fugitive, one who poses a serious threat to public safety in Thailand. We have a good case," said the source.

Interpol will help Thailand circulate Thaksin's identification details and judicial information about him internationally.

The sources said

Thaksin had been given an Interpol "red notice",

which is recognised in a number of countries and serves

as the legal basis for provisional arrest.

A red notice is intended to help police identify or locate Thaksin,

with a view to his arrest and extradition.

- THE NATION -

That means absolutely nothing. Interpol will tell Thailand that he's in France, in Italy or in Uzbekistan, but they will not arrest him since they have not arrest warrant on him. It's just a lot of smoke but no fire from Abhishit.

It seems you don't read legaleze so well... `That says quite clearly

they can investigate and arrest him in ANY member country.

Then hold him until Thailand sends a team to extradite him.

Just saying something "means absolutely nothing", doesn't make it so.

It just points out, in this case, that you misunderstood the words.

Edited April 20, 2009 by animatic

[samgrowth]

The Thai Government asked Interpol to arrest Thaksin, that's all. Anyone can ask Interpol to arrest anyone. Whether Interpol actually does it, that's an entirely different thing. And it looks like they won't join the Thai circus this time.

Sorry, you are wrong.

Interpol will have to do what Thailand ask them to do. Else Interpol will not be allowed to operate in Thailand. Also Interpol may be charge for LM too.

[Plus]

I don't think Interpol would send its agents to arrest Thaksin on Thai orders, I doubt it has the mandate to supercede national laws.

They'd probably locate him and inform the governments, and then it's up to the national police and extradition treaties/requests.

Thaksin can sleep safe in Nicaragua or his African hideouts, but if he was spotted in a country where Thai diplomats can move very fast, he could be detained in a matter of hours.

[animatic]

I don't think Interpol would send its agents to arrest Thaksin on Thai orders, I doubt it has the mandate to supercede national laws.

They'd probably locate him and inform the governments, and then it's up to the national police and extradition treaties/requests.

Thaksin can sleep safe in Nicaragua or his African hideouts, but if he was spotted in a country where Thai diplomats can move very fast, he could be detained in a matter of hours.

INTERPOL has member nations, and they agree to use their local teams to pursue Red Flagged

individuals on INTERPOLS list of wanted, as part of their reciprical deal with INTERPOL members

to do the same for them. So it is an INTERPOL member doing the work, but based on INTERPOL requests.

Any nation joining INTERPOL is obliged to make reasonable efforts on behalf of all other members requests.

If the country is willing to move, he can be picked up and held right this moment.

Or at any border crossing or airport. This no doubt WILL limit his fly by opportunities.

If the country is not willing to move it will likely be dropped by INTERPOL as a member.