- May 4, 2021
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To: <His Majesty Sultan Daoud Abdel Moneim II of Sultanate of Egypt and the Sudan> Kelly the Mad From: <Sarabun@gov.mail.go.th> Subject: Incident at Thai Government House Security Type: Maximum Secure Encrypted Method - Protect by NIA Counter-Intelligence Service - The decryption method is sent separately via fax |
Your Majesty Sultan,
I wish to express my deepest regret for the situation that occurred to the esteemed Egyptian delegates and security guards, which is led by the late, yet highly honorable Chief of International Affairs of your esteemed nation, Moustafa Asker. Please accept my sincere apologies and my most regretful condolences to his family and your subjects.
The incident happened at the Government House of Thailand, as shown by the public media, revealed the violation of the international law and domestic law of the Republic of Thailand. While the NIA reputation is widely known for their ruthless, I wish to bring it forth that the late, honorable Chief Moustafa Asker has done to violate such laws that resulted in such a drastic and regrettable repercussion, in which I have consulted with the Minister of Justice of our country.
First, citing the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), Article 41, “Without prejudice to their privileges and immunities, it is the duty of all persons enjoying such privileges and immunities to respect the laws and regulations of the receiving State.” By carrying a firearm into a high-security area and drawing it against Thai personnel, honorable Moustafa would be in violation of this article.
Second, citing Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), Article 29, “The person of a diplomatic agent shall be inviolable. He shall not be liable to any form of arrest or detention. The receiving State shall treat him with due respect and shall take all appropriate steps to prevent any attack on his person, freedom, or dignity.” This article grants diplomats immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the receiving state. However, this immunity is not absolute and does not grant diplomats the right to commit crimes. The drawing of a firearm in a threatening manner could be interpreted as an act that voids this immunity.
Third, I would cite that under the Criminal Code of the Thai law, honorable Moustafa’s action is considered a criminal act and an attempted murder and terrorism, given the high-profile nature of the setting and the individuals involved.
Fourth, I would cite the standardized security protocol, in which it is specified under the Thai law for the diplomatic visit that “…other than the security details of host and other nations can't carry a firearm to protect the dignity and live of its delegation and leader.”
The immediate action on the detained Egyptian guards and delegation are undergoing an investigation by the NIA and the Police, in which after the completion of such procedure, we will return and guarantee their safe travel to Egypt. For future relationship, I suggest that both our nation to agree on a treaty to define boundary and protocols for diplomatic visit that would ensure such incidents do not occur again.
Again, please accept my most regretful apologies and condolence to your subject and the late, honorable Moustafa.
Best Regard,
Thaksin Shinawatra
Prime Minister
Republic of Thailand
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