E/CN.4/1992/52 page 84 On 20 March 1991, the authorities of Ratchaburi province ordered the closure of all Jinnabuddho Memorial Foundation property despite the fact that the Governor and the Рак Tho District Officer had not completed the process of auditing, stating that 'All persons living in the area of Hooppha Sawan must leave the location within three days from the date of this notification'. It has further been reported that on 28 March 1991 local policemen used firearms to intimidate and threaten the occupants and tore the robes of a number of monks, subsequently sealing off the area. Such action reportedly resulted in the death of one resident, Mr. Sahas Inthasiri, who had already been ill and who died of shock on 29 March 1991, when reinforced local police units came to evict the occupants. It has also been reported that the persons evicted from the Hooppha Sawan Religious Land who are currently practising religious activity at the Samnak Poo Sawan (the House of Divine Sages) in Bangkok have been threatened with eviction from this location as well. Situation of the Unification Church According to the information received, the Crime Suppression Division of the Ministry of the Interior has issued warrants for the arrest of 12 leading members of the Unification Church which is represented by the Unification Culture Foundation in Thailand. Warrants were reportedly also issued for the arrest of the Reverend and Mrs. Moon, should they come to the country, although they have not been accused of any violation of the law. It has been alleged that all Unification Church centres throughout the country have been raided and that documents, books and equipment have been seized indiscriminately. According to the sources, bail has repeatedly been denied for the persons who have already been imprisoned on the grounds that the movement they represent is a 'dangerous threat to the national security', although no formal charges have been brought against them." 70. On 6 December 1991, the Government of Thailand sent the following reply to the Special Rapporteur's communication: "I. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND TOLERANCE 1. One of the most recognized virtues of the Thai people is the high degree of tolerance, appreciation and respect they have for different cultures, traditions and religious beliefs. 2. While a majority of the Thais uphold the Buddhist faith, other religions such as Christianity, Islam, Brahminism and Hinduism, to mention a few, have flourished in Thailand and form part of the religious heritage of Thai society. In fact, all religions upheld in the Kingdom are under royal patronage. 3. Successive constitutions of the Kingdom have guaranteed the right and freedom of people to choose their own religion, to practise their religious beliefs and to congregate and perform religious rites, provided that such activities do not violate the laws of the Kingdom.