ENI – Christian leaders in Thailand have called on churches to urge Thai authorities to deal peacefully with anti-government protests, following the declaration of a state of emergency after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets.
"Churches should express to the ruling regime the need to deal with people in a peaceful way and not to use arms or weapons to crack down on unrest," said Rev. Pradit Takerngrangsarit, president of the Payap University in Thailand. "Human rights and human life are the most important factors, rather than being in power based on the blood of the people."
Anti-government protests began in Thailand in August as supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy began a series of demonstrations urging the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
