Open Letter From Female Mps

We, women members of the Thai Parliament, welcome the commitment of the Leadership of Myanmar to hold general elections in 2010. This process will be a major and significant development for democracy; and which in turn could bring about national reconciliation in Myanmar. We urge that the elections be all inclusive and that the release of all political prisoners should be a prerequisite to democratic development and national reconciliation. As a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and as a long standing democracy advocate, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been an inspiration not only for the women MPs in Thailand but also for all adherents and participants of democratic ideals worldwide. We duly regret what has recently happened to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. We believe her action, if committed, was an act out of mercy and out of her concern for a fellow human being. The incident warrants no trial and detention. Lastly, ASEAN has entered into a new phase with its Charter. As a result, it is hoped that Myanmar, as a signatory to the ASEAN Charter, ensure its implementation. Therefore, we, the undersigned women members of the Thai Parliament, strongly urged the unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political detainees. Mrs.Anik Amranand Miss Chalermluck Kebsup Mrs.Jermmas Chuenglertsiri Miss Kanlaya Rungvijitchai Mrs.Kantawan Tanthien kuljanyavivat Mrs.Nanthaporn Weerakunsunthorn Miss Narisa Adithepworaphan Mrs.Nartthaya Benjasiriwan Mrs.Nipa Pringsulaka Miss Nirattikarn Srilarp Miss Onanong Kanjanachusak

Mrs.Onanong Klainok Mrs. Pattana Sungkasub Miss Pimphattra Wichaikul Miss Pongsri Tarapoom Mrs.Potjanart Kaewpaluk Miss Preechaya Khamjaroen Mrs.Pusadee Tamthai Mrs.Rachadaporn Kaewsanit Miss Rachada Dhnadirek Miss Rangsima Rodrasamee Miss Supatcharee Tummapetch

25 MAY 2009