Thai protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban told to surrender

BANGKOK, Dec 5 – Thailand’s anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, charged with insurrection and several other offences, is liable to a 3-15 years’ jail term while those providing him with medical treatment and shelter are also guilty of offences, according to senior Cabinet members.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, newly-appointed chairman of the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO), called on Mr Suthep to give himself up before holding future dialogues with the government.

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