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A SENIOR European Union diplomat has visited the Daodin activist student group in Khon Kaen province to see if they had illicit items such as weapons and to get an update on their activities.
The inspection by Sandra De Waele, head of the political, press and information section for the EU delegation to Thailand, took place on Friday.
It followed a meeting between EU officials and the New Democracy Movement – which includes Daodin members – in Bangkok on July 28.
The headquarters is a short distance from Khon Kaen University, where the Daodin members study. It also serves as a residence for the student activists.
Security concerns
Friday’s development came amid concerns by security officials that the activists may have contraband in their possession, key NDM member Jaturaphat “Pai” Boonpattararaksa said.
“So, we wanted to make it right by having a third party check whether or not we possess any weapon or any illegal articles,” |he told The Nation over the |phone.
Pai said NDM members in Bangkok and the Northeast were still being trailed and visited by security officers.
That had caused concerns to many people including international agencies like the European Union, he said.
“So, Sandra visited us to talk to us about the situation we’re facing as well,” he said.
