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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is staying at a hotel in Bangkok in the heart of Thailand's capital, where police have advised the ousted Sri Lankan president to remain indoors for security reasons, according to a media report on Friday.

Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand with three other people on a chartered flight from Singapore at Wing 6 of the military airport adjacent to Don Mueang International Airport around 8 pm local time on Thursday.

The group had planned to land in Phuket but concerns about a possible information leak resulted in the flight being redirected to the military airport in Bangkok, the Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing a source.

At the hotel, the location of which was not disclosed, plainclothes police officers from the Special Branch Bureau have been deployed to ensure safety of Rajapaksa. Officials have asked the embattled former Sri Lankan president to remain within the hotel during his stay in the country, the report said.

Rajapaksa arrived in Bangkok on the same day that his visa in Singapore expired. He arrived here for a temporary stay before seeking permanent asylum in another country.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday confirmed a temporary visit to Thailand by the 73-year-old Sri Lankan leader for humanitarian reasons, and said he promised not to conduct political activities in the kingdom during his search for permanent asylum in another country.

After fleeing to the Maldives on July 13, Rajapaksa then flew to Singapore, where he announced his resignation a day later after months of protests over Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis.(PTI)

 

 


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  • Citizen Silva Friday, 12 August 2022 07:38 PM

    What a state for Gota. He who murdered 235 innocent people including 33 innocent children, he is now paying for his sins with no where to go

    Puckett renamed GotataGiyaGama Friday, 12 August 2022 07:41 PM

    LTTE arms dealer KP who went missing from Sri Lanka around the 52 days coup of 2018 can arrange to ship GR safely back to Sri Lanka.

    sam Friday, 12 August 2022 07:42 PM

    So Thailand will also provide security at their own cost.

    Equal reaction. Friday, 12 August 2022 07:43 PM

    Karma,Karma and Karma. More than 5000 war widows’ tears. the tears and sufferings of raped women, the tears and pain of children who lost their parents and siblings, the tears and pain of men who were raped and tortured are all beginning to show on this man running from country to country.

    Revive Sri Lanka Friday, 12 August 2022 07:50 PM

    Daily mirror please give your worthy space to publish constructive speeches like Dr harshas speech today in parliament. Let Gota dissappear into oblivion and die in peace.

    Walpola Piyananda Saturday, 13 August 2022 04:13 AM

    How can we let him die in peace, he must pay for the crimes he committed, Most of this murderers victims died an agonizing deaths. He and his family must die the same agonizing way.

    haiyo Friday, 12 August 2022 07:59 PM

    Who is paying for all this travel and hotels?

    Jamal Mohideen Friday, 12 August 2022 08:12 PM

    Welcome him back to Sri Lanka. He can be a failed politician, but don't forget that he is a great hero to Sri Lanka. His contribution in eradicating LTTE terrorism is huge. Don't try to hold by his Achilles' heel. He deserve a right royal life in Sri Lanka with dignity.

    Torch Saturday, 13 August 2022 07:31 AM

    Yet another person, who is living the life off of Gota's I'll gotten gains trying to jump to his aid. Jamal, you and your filthy, corrupt family can keep your money, but you have lost the right to have a say in what happens in this county

    Chryshan K Friday, 12 August 2022 08:30 PM

    If cannot go outdoors what is the purpose of going to bang the kok. He eagerly went their to Bang it and now they say to stsy indoors.

    Dimitri Zivago, a friend of a buddy in Sri Lanka Friday, 12 August 2022 08:56 PM

    why doesn't the former Prsident behave like a decent man, get his family to return all the robbed millions to Sri Lanka since 2004 from all parts of the world, instead of being hounded by his ghost, and having to hide like the rat he is. The problem is, if he comes to Sri Lanka, 3/4 of the speaknig poulation will be killed by the Army,military and his stooges for a tenth of the loot.

    Medical treatment in Bangkok?? Friday, 12 August 2022 09:08 PM

    You are enjoying charter flights, luxury hotels and protection from Royal Thai Government when the millions who voted for you are suffering.

    Rushdi Aaffan Friday, 12 August 2022 09:20 PM

    Once a powerful man is now a veritable prisoner Anyway credit to Aragala guys for sending this වැඩ කරන්න වීරුවෝ first Maledives then Singapore and now to Thailand without a country to live.

    Pathirane Lokku Friday, 12 August 2022 09:49 PM

    An arrogant ex President thought nobody can touch him. Today the Sri Lankans are laughing at him. Ranil will help him as much as possible. That is not good enough. Gota tried to eliminate the Tamils. Today the whole world is laughing at him. God is great. (Daily mirror will only publish the supporters of Gota)

    Nihal S Friday, 12 August 2022 09:54 PM

    What a life? Sri Lanka is the safest place for him, except he will be at risk of facing many legal cases.

    TJ Friday, 12 August 2022 10:26 PM

    It looks like that he is under house arrest

    Karumaya or Urumaya Friday, 12 August 2022 10:40 PM

    In Sinhala language, they say this is the clash between Karumaya and Urumaya! As a Sri Lanka born, he has the Urumaya (right) to live and die in this Nation. But due to his Karumaya -his fate and/or the results of his deeds - he has to go places as a refugee. Does this ring warning bells to others as well?

    Bernard Friday, 12 August 2022 11:12 PM

    The authorities have taken this measure to protect him from sex maniacs as he is the last Sri Lankan virgin on the run now.

    Denzil Friday, 12 August 2022 11:14 PM

    An unprecedented economic crisis brought by the US in Sri Lanka was enacted artificially, given the present situation where no single country has offered any help, but Sri Lanka's economy seems reviving, so, how it happens? All behind a conspiracy against Rajapaksas by non-other than the US.

    Torch Saturday, 13 August 2022 07:36 AM

    There it is. The "educated" Sri Lankan has spoken. Blame the West and some conspiracy theory when the "great saviour" has robbed money out of their pockets. Then in the same breath, Beg western countries for Aid when things get tough. Always so proud with absolutely no reason to be. A LAND AND A PEOPLE LIKE NO OTHER.

    Intellect and mentality Saturday, 13 August 2022 05:03 PM

    Torch, the SL popularion like Denzil is the reason for SLs current state. They will continue to blame/accuse others. That's their level of intellect and their mentally. But I don't blame them. What can they do about something that's in their DNA. Oh! Yah, they can engineer to improve it. But the catch is first their mentality will not acknowledge there is a defect and the other is the lack of intellect will not help them realize that DNA could be engineered. LOL.

    Coo Mawatha Friday, 12 August 2022 11:52 PM

    @Jamal Mohideen: Well if your name indeed is Jamal Mohideen, then my name is Neil Armstrong. Your statement: "He deserve a right royal life in Sri Lanka with dignity"; why don't you try telling that to the family and friends of Lasantha Wickrematunge, numerus other journalists and innocents murdered by your 'king' so that his (and his family) looting of SL public funds were covered up. Incidentally, did drive a white van for your king? Sincerely, Neil Armstrong.

    Help karaya Saturday, 13 August 2022 02:51 AM

    Oh so US fault now is it ? Never Sri Lankas fault ? No gilmarts ? Thats why "no any country" helping or trusting Why great nation always want help and blaming ? Be good boy and help others for a change !

    N Andhasena Saturday, 13 August 2022 03:26 AM

    Get a life denzil! As much as the US is guilty of many human rights violations, doubt if you can pin the economic crisis in SL on them. The rajapaksha clan and the corrupt morons in pohottuwa are the real culprits who are now protected by pro US RW. US economy is in retreat too if you know how to read and listen.

    Dot Saturday, 13 August 2022 03:52 AM

    This is a warning to all who create a situation of living on commissions and other not so legal sources to make a living . The wheel turns slowly and surely ..so make choices wisely while there is time .

    Ram Saturday, 13 August 2022 03:59 AM

    The Ministers of Finance MR/BR are equally responsible for the economic situation of the country and the two of them are protected by RW. Gota is paying for his past criminal activity. MR/GR must pay for the economic breakdown

    Amal Saturday, 13 August 2022 04:04 AM

    DM still worry about Gotas stuff . Dont have more important thing to publish.. Get a life people.. come on move on

    Cheers Saturday, 13 August 2022 04:12 AM

    Our media circus is making sri lanka look laughable and don't think this is great and you are making a man who destroyed tamil tigers from our shores for a better future. All tamils, Muslim and jvp and opposition created this chaos and we should protect him at any cost not letting unwanted elements to get their wishes fulfilled

    Torch Saturday, 13 August 2022 01:01 PM

    The corrupt are now starting to speak. Didn't make enough money?? These shameless clowns that still support a man that made Sri Lanka the laughing stock of the world deserved to be locked up along with him. I assume you want the media to only praise your royal family then? This is what happens when the unintelligent start to voice their opinions.

    Jacoob for medical treatment Saturday, 13 August 2022 06:39 AM

    He is there to seek medical treatment according to non other than a former president. Hope he will be allowed to go outside to seek such medical treatment ..

    Vander Salley Saturday, 13 August 2022 06:42 AM

    For sure we presume that Gota will be killed in another country, well its a punishment from God for all his wrong doings next follows Mahinda too.

    Punchi Saturday, 13 August 2022 07:22 AM

    Years ago in an overseas country travelling up a lift one of our Shinhala Buddhist patriots sad he arrange a life termination for Rs500 ( less than USD 5) and a bottle liquor in our Buddhist homeland. What is the going rate in Buddhist Thailand ?

    DW Saturday, 13 August 2022 08:52 AM

    IF he's responsible for all those sins, why not Sarath Fonseka???

    Anne Karunaratne Saturday, 13 August 2022 08:53 AM

    Keep running...curses of an entire nation following you... At some point you will be arrested together with the other members of your family responsible for all the thieving done... Until then..keep running...

    jerry beling Saturday, 13 August 2022 10:35 AM

    Its the Southern Sri Lankan tribe now fighting amongst themselves. Disconnect between the lawmakers and Southern population when the sh!te hits the fan. Southern Sri Lankans been running the show for about 75 years. What a history, balls up in grand style.

    Kuruneris Appu Saturday, 13 August 2022 10:44 AM

    The External Affairs Ministry may be attending to all the needs of Gota?Ranil has placed Gota's Golaya Ali Sabri in charge of the Ministry is understandable.

    Karalasingam Sivalingam Saturday, 13 August 2022 12:38 PM

    God is slow but true. The shade of the victims killed under your government will definitely hunt you for ever, wherever you go. A mother's/famile's grief is powerful than a sword. Repent Gota, repend.

    LankanLover Saturday, 13 August 2022 01:45 PM

    In response to Jamal Mohideen : Yes for the genocide and the killings of Journalists, "He deserves a right royal life in Sri Lanka with dignity" Let me not forget to mention the Late Wasim Thajudeen as well.

    K.T. de Silva Saturday, 13 August 2022 03:05 PM

    Is house arrest equivalent to hotel arrest? Gotoyo there's no place like home sweet home coming yako. Chairman, Welcome Committee (Please arrest me too Ranilo kollo)

    sam Saturday, 13 August 2022 06:17 PM

    All the way to Bangkok for hotel arrest

    sam Saturday, 13 August 2022 08:00 PM

    What is the big deal to spend and be in hotel custody.

    Jeanne Sunday, 14 August 2022 04:25 AM

    Why is this criminal being treated like a ruling politician and leader? He is now an ordinary citizen and should be treated as such. Who is paying for all this? Ah wait ... that's right! He still has stolen millions of dollars at his disposal.

    Jeba Sunday, 14 August 2022 05:24 AM

    At least the man is safe from Covid. !!!!!!!!!

    Jayasekera . N Sunday, 14 August 2022 06:17 AM

    Well in my concern, GR does not belong to SL, now that he went missing, i thing easy LY, he could fing permanent stay in a country like Ithiopia, because if he comes back, Aragalaya will not just wait, again and again thier will be war in colombo, slowly must get read of the rest of thee Rajapaksas too.

    TONI Sunday, 14 August 2022 01:31 PM

    IN OTHER WORDS THIS IS CALLED "UNDER HOUSE ARREST"


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