Published: 31/01/2011
Bangkok Post
Writer: Wassana Nanuam
Fresh deployments of Cambodian troops and armour along border areas adjoining Si Sak Ket province are not cause for worry, Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon (pictured) said on Monday.
Gen Prawit said Cambodian troops might be on routine defence exercises. Thai solders are also on full alert, ready to protect the country's sovereignty.
Troops of both countries were doing their duty on both sides of the border, and there should not be any problem, he said.
``I believe there are no serious problems on the Thai-Cambodian border.
"The Foreign Ministry should be able settle the dispute through talks.
"Thailand and Cambodia are not involved in a serious conflict that could trigger a war,'' Gen Prawit said.
He said the flag the Cambodians put up at the entrance to the old Kaew Sikha Khiri Sawara temple in the disputed 4.6-square-kilometre area near Preah Vihear temple was actually a temple flag, and it was only a small flag.
Gen Prawit denied suggestions that Cambodian had was taking an aggressive stance towards Thailand.
Cambodian authorities had showed they were willing to cooperate by removing the insulting stone tablet in front of Wat Kaew Sikha Khiri Sawara, he said.
Gen Prawit said Cambodian troops might be on routine defence exercises. Thai solders are also on full alert, ready to protect the country's sovereignty.
Troops of both countries were doing their duty on both sides of the border, and there should not be any problem, he said.
``I believe there are no serious problems on the Thai-Cambodian border.
"The Foreign Ministry should be able settle the dispute through talks.
"Thailand and Cambodia are not involved in a serious conflict that could trigger a war,'' Gen Prawit said.
He said the flag the Cambodians put up at the entrance to the old Kaew Sikha Khiri Sawara temple in the disputed 4.6-square-kilometre area near Preah Vihear temple was actually a temple flag, and it was only a small flag.
Gen Prawit denied suggestions that Cambodian had was taking an aggressive stance towards Thailand.
Cambodian authorities had showed they were willing to cooperate by removing the insulting stone tablet in front of Wat Kaew Sikha Khiri Sawara, he said.
4 comments:
As long as the damn siem thieves stay on their side, our country would never attack without provoke. That is the difference between Cambodian civilized society and Siem jungle law of barbaric behavior.
Thailand play down and cool, they trying to soften khmer little bit, than they will sneak behind and stabb us in the back and neck...Cambodia must becareful with their sweet talks!!
Khmera are too straight forward, this is why we lost battle to enemy in the past? Lung Vek era is one example! Khmer don't think at all, as long as they got paid with money, gold, silver, they willing to open the door for enemy to come inside...
See? When they see that we are not backing down and afraid of them they changed tact and try to soften their attitude. But, when we don't react, they are full of bullies and threats. This is why we need to stand up to the Thai bully and build up our arsenal of weapons and military hardware.
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