Open letter from Thai 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 Mrs.Onanong Klainok
Miss Chalermluck Kebsup Mrs. Pattana Sungkasub
Mrs.Jermmas Chuenglertsiri Miss Pimphattra Wichaikul
Miss Kanlaya Rungvijitchai Miss Pongsri Tarapoom
Mrs.Kantawan Tanthien kuljanyavivat Mrs.Potjanart Kaewpaluk
Mrs.Nanthaporn Weerakunsunthorn Miss Preechaya Khamjaroen
Miss Narisa Adithepworaphan Mrs.Pusadee Tamthai
Mrs.Nartthaya Benjasiriwan Mrs.Rachadaporn Kaewsanit
Mrs.Nipa Pringsulaka Miss Rachada Dhnadirek
Miss Nirattikarn Srilarp Miss Rangsima Rodrasamee
Miss Onanong Kanjanachusak Miss Supatcharee Tummapetch 25 MAY 2009