Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) scuffle with villagers during a march along a highway leading to the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, along the Cambodian border September 19, 2009. Hundreds of protesters marched to the disputed Thai-Cambodia area of Preah Vihear to demand for the return of the 11th century temple area to Thailand. REUTERS/Stringer (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY) THAILAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN THAILAND
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Published: 19/09/2009
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Saturday that he was worried about the rally at the Preah Vihear national park in Si Saket province by supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy.
“If PAD leaders lead the crowds into the disputed border area near the ancient Preah Vihear temple, there could be violent confrontation”, Mr Abhisit said.
The premier had directed his deputy in charge of security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban to reinforce soldiers and police at the national park to prevent PAD protesters to trespass the disputed area.
At about 2pm PAD supporters managed to pass through police blockage at Phumisarol village, a bout 3 kms away from the entrance gate of Preah Vihear national park.
They had clashed with the local villagers, leaving several people injured.
Soldiers have set up blockage at the entrance of the national park to block the demonstrators from entering into the disputed border area along Thai-Cambodia border.
Published: 19/09/2009
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Saturday that he was worried about the rally at the Preah Vihear national park in Si Saket province by supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy.
“If PAD leaders lead the crowds into the disputed border area near the ancient Preah Vihear temple, there could be violent confrontation”, Mr Abhisit said.
The premier had directed his deputy in charge of security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban to reinforce soldiers and police at the national park to prevent PAD protesters to trespass the disputed area.
At about 2pm PAD supporters managed to pass through police blockage at Phumisarol village, a bout 3 kms away from the entrance gate of Preah Vihear national park.
They had clashed with the local villagers, leaving several people injured.
Soldiers have set up blockage at the entrance of the national park to block the demonstrators from entering into the disputed border area along Thai-Cambodia border.
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