New White Paper Calls for Accountability for Excessive Force Against Bangkok Protesters

LONDON, July 22, 2010 - A newly released document asserts that the Thai Royal Army and its
government may be responsible for human rights abuses and possible crimes
against humanity in connection with the bloody suppression of protests in
Bangkok in April and May, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 90
people. The document outlines Thailand's obligations under International Law
to allow independent and impartial bodies to investigate and prosecute all
responsible parties.

The 80-page white paper entitled "The Bangkok Massacres: A Call for
Accountability" was prepared by international lawyer Robert Amsterdam of
Amsterdam & Peroff LLP, whose firm has been retained by former Thai Prime
Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as international advisors to the legal defense
team for protesters arrested in the crackdown.

"The recent violence in Thailand is part of a larger campaign of
political persecution designed to eliminate the movement calling for
restoration of the basic right to self-determination through genuine
elections," said Amsterdam. "The supposed 'reconciliation' efforts by the
current unelected regime are belied by its ongoing use of emergency powers to
criminalize the political opposition, and are nothing more than a cover-up to
protect the unelected regime and preserve its unlawful grip on power. This
white paper emphasizes the need for truth, accountability and genuine
elections as prerequisites for real and lasting reconciliation in Thailand."

The white paper examines both historical and current events, and argues
that there is sufficient evidence of human rights violations by the Thai
military and its civilian chain of command to warrant a complete
investigation by truly independent and impartial bodies. The white paper
argues that the investigative committee established by Prime Minister Abhisit
Vejjajiva is neither independent nor impartial, and that international
involvement may be needed to persuade Thailand to comply with its obligations
under International Law.

The white paper is now available for public download at
www.robertamsterdam.com/thailand.

James T. Kimer, +1-917-355-0717, james.kimer at ksocialmedia.com