Ban urges utmost restraint in wake of martial law in Thailand



NEW YORK: -- United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon Tuesday reiterated his call on all parties to exercise “utmost restraint” in the wake of the army’s declaration of martial law in the country.

He urged constructive dialogue to end the prolonged political stalemate in Thailand,

“The secretary-general is closely following the latest developments in Thailand, where the army declared martial law [today],” said a statement issued by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson in New York.

According to news reports, months of unrest have again erupted into protests in Thailand. Protests began in late 2013, with demonstrators calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s administration and implementation of anti-corruption reforms.

On May 7, Ms Yingluck reportedly was removed from Government after a ruling by the Thai Constitutional Court.

Tuesday’s statement said that Mr Ban has consistently called on all sides to work together to seek a solution to the prolonged political stalemate through constructive dialogue.

“The way to secure Thailand’s peace and prosperity is through full respect for democratic principles and engagement in democratic processes,” the statement continues, and adds: “The Secretary-General urges all sides to exercise utmost restraint, refrain from any violence and fully respect human rights.”

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/ban-urges-utmost-restraint-wake-martial-law-thailand/


-- Thai PBS 2014-05-21

One can not be but amazed at the UN, it has about the guts of a chook, it might be a good idea Mr Moon, if you directed your remarks to a much gentler country that really knows how to look after its people, China .

Who gives a flying freak what the UN has to say.

“The way to secure Thailand’s peace and prosperity is through full respect for democratic principles and engagement in democratic processes,”

Suthep and the yellow shirts, he is talking to you.

Mr Ban himself is such a corrupt...somebody from Dubai must be paying well