Kasit informed of charges against him
5/07/2009
Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, who is currently in Qatar, has been informed of police decision to charge him along with leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy in connection with the seizure Suvarnabhumi airport in a drive to oust the Somchai Wongsawat government late last year.
Panich Wikitseth, assistant to the foreign minister, said on Sunday that Mr Kasit had talked to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva concerning this matter and he would continue to perform his duties.
Mr Kasit would return to the country in one or two days and would report to police investigators handling the case on July 16 to hear the charges.
PAD protesters at Suvarnabhumi airport have been charges with seven offences including obstructing aviation, which can result in death penalties if convicted, and terrorism charges under Article 135 of the Criminal Code.
bangkokpost.com