A GOVERNMENT official yesterday shrugged off a call by a foreign rights group for the release of politicians held in military detention for criticising the government.
Deputy Government Spokesman Maj-General Werachon Sukhondhapatipak said there was no need to explain to Human Rights Watch (HRW) regarding the detention of former energy minister Pichai Naripthaphan and Pheu Thai Party politician Karun Hosakul.
"We have our rules to follow. We enforce the law reasonably," Werachon said. "Our country has clear rules and we have to follow the rules. This action is not for the interest of any person in particular," he added.