Bangkok Post
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says jailed activist Veera Somkwamkid and his secretary Ratree Pipatanapaiboon should be able to seek a royal pardon in Cambodia on humanitarian grounds.
He was speaking after Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said on Wednesday that under Cambodian law a person convicted of a crime must serve two-thirds of their jail term before being considered for a royal pardon. The two Thai activists did not qualify at this stage.
Mr Abhisit said there had been requests in the past for royal pardons in Cambodia on humanitarian grounds and the two should be entitled to that.
The premier said the Thai authorities would try all means possible to help Veera and Ratree.
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