Sunday, March 7, 2010

Thailand refuses visa to Dalai Lama's sister

Friday, 5 March 2010
By Rachel Harvey
BBC News, Bangkok

Thailand has refused to grant a visa to the sister of the Dalai Lama because it does not want to anger China.
Jetsun Pema, younger sister of the Tibetan spiritual leader, was due to be giving a keynote speech at a festival of Tibetan culture in Bangkok.
But the Thai Foreign ministry said her visa request was denied over fears her presence could be linked to politics.

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