Thai minister seeks Japanese entry permit for Thaksin

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. New Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul asked Japanese authorities through Japanese Ambassador to Thailand Seiji Kojima on Aug. 11, 2011, to facilitate a visit to Japan later in the month by Thaksin by issuing him with a special entry permit, even though he is ostensibly a convicted criminal and a fugitive from justice, according to sources. (Kyodo)

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• ILEA000354595

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• 2011/8/11 00:00:00

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• Kyodo / Kyodo News Images

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• 551 × 774 pixel

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• 240 dpi

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