Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Rohingya listed as special case

Rohingya case will be forwarded to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for in-depth investigation, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Wednesday.

Mr Abhisit said issues concerning the Rohingya boat people are involved with human trafficking.

In addition to the Rohingya case, the land encroachment in Kamphaeng Phet province is also listed as special case.

"The cases are listed as special cases because we want the investigations to be effective...we hope that all the truths will be brought out," he added.

Meanwhile, DSI refused to take the investigation of Santika pub fire, saying that police can still handle the case.

The National Police Bureau is in charge of investigating the Santika inferno, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said.

Sixty-six people were killed in the Santika Club fire tragedy on New Year's Eve.

Source: Bangkok