Press Release

                                     Current protests in Thailand

1.     Freedom of speech and expression are guaranteed under the                 Thai Constitution. The peaceful voicing of dissent and differences         

      of opinion is a normal part of the democratic process in Thailand.

2.     The situation has been under control. Both the protesters and the government have shown restraint and demonstrated a commitment             to nonviolence.

3.     The protests are mainly confined to the area around Government House, away from the usual tourist attractions. Though an inconvenience in terms of traffic in that area, the protests pose no harm to the ordinary man on the street, including tourists.

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 Royal Thai Consulate-General

           Ho Chi Minh City

                    26 June B.E. 2551 (2008)