Summons issued for FM Kasit, PAD leaders

Among those summonsed is Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, who led the protests at Suvarnabhumi.

Racha Thewa police station issued a summons dated July 1 endorsed by Pol Lt-General Wuthi Puawes in regard to a complaint filed by the Airports of Thailand (AOT) against Sondhi Limthongkul and Maj-General Chamlong Srimuang and 23 other leaders of the PAD on suspicion of invasion and destruction of property, inciting unrest and an act of terrorism causing the AOT to temporarily close down operations.

Other alleged offences include violation of the states of emergency dated November 29, December 1 and December 1-3.

Among other PAD leaders summonsed are Suriyasai Katasila, Samran Rodpet, Somsak Kosaisuk, Somkiat Pongpaiboon, Amorn Amornrattananont, Chaiwat Sinsuwong, Sirichai Mai-ngam and Maleerat Kaewka.

Meanwhile, Don Mueang police station issued a summons dated July 1 in the case filed by the Office of the Secretary-General to the PM against Sondhi, Chamlong, Somsak and 24 other PAD leaders to give statements on suspicion that their actions led to the seizure of Don Mueang Airport from November 25 to December 3.

Other well-known figures among the 27 summonsed are General Pathompong Kesornsuk and actor Saranyoo Wongkrajang.

Suwat Apaipak, lawyer for the PAD, said all PAD leaders would turn themselves in to police at the Police Club on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road on July 16. He said they would deny all charges, insisting that the PAD's gatherings had been within the frame of the law.

Those involved in the Don Mueang seizure will turn up at 9.30am and those involved in the Suvarnabhumi seizure at 1pm.