![Saffron-robed Thai monks walk through the 11th century Preah Vihear temple. [AFP]](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200810/r305385_1332979.jpg "Saffron-robed Thai monks walk through the 11th century Preah Vihear temple. [AFP]")
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Saffron-robed Thai monks walk through the 11th century Preah Vihear temple. [AFP]
Cambodia's Prime Minister, Hun Sen, has warned Thailand it must respect his country's sovereignty.
The warning comes ahead of talks with Thai deputy premier Suthep Thaugsuban on Saturday over the two countries' disputed border near the ancient Preah Vihear temple.
Hun Sen, who will host the talks, says he will not accept any explanation for the tension at the border.
He will only welcome a withdrawal of Thai soldiers from Cambodian territory.
Seven soldiers have been killed near the temple since tensions flared last year.
Relations worsened last week when Bangkok announced it would ask the United Nations cultural organistion, UNESCO, to reconsider its decision to confirm Preah Vihear as a Cambodian treasure.
Thailand says the surrounding land is still in dispute.
2 comments:
Why warning? how many times u have to give warning?Why not action?. So far ah Thais don't care about Hun Xen warning.
Yes, Hun Sen's warnings mean nothing because he pretend to talk tough but very chicken at the end because, as we can see, one year on, Thai troops still occupy Preah Viear areas and more areas along the borders.
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