One really wonders why is Thailand sacrificing its international integrity just to hold on to a key witness in Switzerland’s probe into the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)-linked alleged multi-billion-dollar/ringgit money laundering probe.
Clearly, Thailand has its own devious agenda to hold on to Swiss national Xavier Justo - something to gain from it?
Thailand has not learned from the venomous 1MDB creature that can taint any individual or organisation. (Read this for context: http://victorlim2016.blogspot.my/2016/09/1mdb-pm-najibs-rosmah-globally.html)
Just what is Thailand up to in the 1MDB gambit is still unclear but time will surely reveal or expose its hidden agenda.
And while Thailand is still at it, holding on to Justo is “high risk” for Thailand everyday.
It has to ensure Justo’s safety and that he remains alive at all cost.
Should Justo dies for whatever reason, then Thailand will have to bear the responsibility to the Rest Of The Wold, perhaps except Malaysia.
Thailand then joins Malaysia as a nation whose administration of law and justice becomes tainted and questioned.
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| Hussain Najadi … Gunned down in the streets of Kuala Lumpur in broad daylight. |
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| Teoh Beng Hock … found dead in the Selangor MACC building in Shah Alam. No one has been found responsible for his death while in MACC’s custody. |
Is Thailand wanting to make it into the international list of shameful unsolved murders/deaths, like in Malaysia?
Here’s the latest news on Justo as posted by the Malaysian-banned online news portal Malaysia Chronicle:
"SHOCK WARNING FROM SON OF SLAIN BANKER TO SWISS MINISTER: DON’T LET JUSTO BE MURDERED LIKE MY FATHER WAS DUE TO NAJIB’S 1MDB
Politics | September 21, 2016 by | 0 Comments
Switzerland and Swiss – Hostage to the Diplomatic weakness of the Kingdom of Thailand
The Thai government is testing the patience of the Swiss Diplomacy. The Swiss Foreign Minister, Didier Burkhalter, needs to fly to Bangkok as soon as possible to protect the life of Swiss Citizen Xavier Justo, the crown witness in the Malaysian multi billion dollar money laundering scandal 1MDB. who is fearing for his life in a terribly overcrowded, dangerous Thai prison.
Given both nations have established bi-lateral agreements on prisoner transfers. Xavier Justo by now should be sitting safely in a Swiss Prison. Yet, the Thais are suddenly dragging their feet and are seemingly testing the patience of Berne.
“Didier Burkhalter will commit a political suicide, should, God forbid, any harm happens to Swiss Citizen Xavier Justo in Thailand.” sais fellow Swiss 1MDB victim Pascal Najadi.
“I call on Mr. Didier Burkhalter, our Foreign Minister, to intervene personally in Bangkok to ensure the safety for Xavier. This is Switzerland calling, one of the most important trading partners with Thailand.”
History of bilateral relations
The first documented contacts between Switzerland and Thailand date back to the 17th century, when Swiss missionaries published reports of their visits to the kingdom of Siam. In the 19th century Swiss textile industrialists were looking for new markets in south-east Asia.
The kingdom of Siam joined the Universal Postal Union in Bern and the Geneva Red Cross Convention as long ago as 1895. After the first visit of the Thai monarch to Switzerland in 1897, representatives of the two countries negotiated the conclusion of a Friendship and Trade Agreement; however, it was not signed until 1931. Switzerland opened an Honorary Consulate in Bangkok in 1932, and an embassy in 1949.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX of Thailand got educated in the early 1930’s at the École nouvelle de la Suisse Romande in Lausanne, Switzerland.
My plea to Mr. Didier Burkhalter as a Swiss compatriot
It can not be that Switzerland or Swiss Citizens become diplomatic hostages by interference of third parties, in this case Malaysia. We feel outraged, shocked and numb at the same time to observe the low level games played by Bangkok here. Switzerland is Thailand’s number one European trading partner. The current diplomatic fiasco initiated by Thailand can also be read as a threat to the more than 160’000 Swiss tourists visiting Thailand every year. Is Thailand safe and a valid partner?
The current crisis threatening the life of Swiss Citizen Xavier Justo is the ultimate test for both, Bangkok and Berne, whereas Berne is in her right. History will tell. Berne better make sure this history to be right, not sorry.
WRITER: Pascal Najadi, Switzerland.
– SARAWAK REPORT"
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