Transfers to Lak Si demanded

Red-shirt leaders yesterday demanded the transfer of 72 political detainees to the newly renovated Lak Si holding facility while calling on the government to expedite the rehabilitation for the dead and wounded from last year's political uprising.

The rehabilitation could be in the form of financial compensation or compensation for the loss of reputation and opportunities, said Thida Thawornseth, acting chairwoman of the red-shirt movement.

She and her deputy Somwang Asrasi told a news conference that a survey by the group had found 72 inmates who deserved to be moved to the rehabilitated detention centre.

Although the 72 are not all red shirts or joiners of political protests, they are being detained because of their political opinions, so they are eligible to be transferred on a voluntary basis, Thida said.

The inmates should be shifted to Lak Si prison before the year-end, she said.

However, the renovation and facilities are not yet ready.

Transfers to Lak Si demanded

Red-shirt leaders yesterday demanded the transfer of 72 political detainees to the newly renovated Lak Si holding facility while calling on the government to expedite the rehabilitation for the dead and wounded from last year's political uprising.

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