Desperately seeking Sonthi…

From browsing through popular Thai-language webboards like Prachathai and Rajdumnern on Pantip.com, it seems surfers are looking for him too. And Election Commissioner Sodsri Satayathum is seeking a clarification of an allegation involving him and her daughter.

Politics Chit Chat would like to give these people a hand to find this person. It's free of charge, really!

MISSING PERSON INFORMATION

Name: Sonthi Boonyaratglin

Sex: Male

Age at time of report: 60

Age now: 60

Weight: About 90kg

Height: About 175cm

Hair: Black, partly grey

Eyes: Brown

Key recent positions:

  - Leader of the coup that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on September 19, 2006.

  - Deputy Prime Minister on Security Affairs under Surayud Chulanont.

  - Army commander-in-chief.

Sonthi was reported missing from the public scene after the People Power Party won the December 23 general election. He was last seen leaving a Cabinet meeting at Government House on January 8, 2008, wearing a black coat and black trousers. He may be travelling in remote areas of Thailand, neighbouring countries or the Middle East.

What if I know something about this?

If you have information regarding the wherabouts of this individual, please notify Ms Sodsri Satayathum at the Election Commission's Bangkok headquarters on Rama I Road, (02) 613 7333.

What if I see this person?

If you recognise this missing person, DO NOT TAKE ANY ACTION YOURSELF.

Note as much information as you can (eg, vehicle registration, location of sighting, the individual's activities) and then call the number given above.