BANGKOK, Feb 9 - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (pictured) telephoned United Nations secretary-general, reiterating to him that Thailand has exercised utmost restraint in dealing with its neighbour and that Cambodia had began firing at the Thai troops first, according to a senior foreign ministry official.
Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, secretary to the Thai Foreign minister, said the Thai premier called UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday evening.
During the 20-minute talk, Mr Abhisit reaffirmed to the world body chief that Thailand has used the utmost restraint in negotiating with Cambodia on the border dispute, but the clash occurred because the neighbour opened fire at Thai troops first and Thailand had to retaliate proportionally.
On the contrary, Mr Chavanond said, the premier told Mr Ban that some 16,000 Thais living along the border have had to evacuate their houses as they were targeted by Cambodian troops, but Khmer people are not the target of the Thai soldiers.
Mr Abhisit also urged the UN chief to reconsider the listing of the ancient Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage Site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as it ignited the conflict between the two kingdoms, said Mr Chavanond.
Mr Chavanond stated Mr Abhisit told Mr Ban that if the World Heritage agency goes ahead with the management plan, it will intensify the tension, saying that the UN chief reaffirmed that he will discuss the incident and its solution with UNESCO to prevent further tension.
The secretary-general added that the Thai prime minister also informed Mr Ban about the talks between Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, his Cambodian counterpart Hor Namhong and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa to encourage bilateral talks to resolve the problem under the support of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Mr Chavanond said the UN chief said he would also discuss resolving the problem at the bilateral level with the United Nations Security Council, which Cambodia has petitioned regarding the latest fighting.
In response to Cambodian moves in international arena, Mr Chavanond said, the Thai foreign ministry will dispatch former Thai ambassador to the United Nations Assada Chaiyanam, in his capacity as chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), to Paris to clarify and create better understanding about the matter with UNESCO.
Mr Assada will bring all related documents and evidence to present at UNESCO and is scheduled to leave Bangkok on Friday, said Mr Chavanond, adding that a special representative will also be appointed to talk with 21 nations who are members of the World Heritage Committee. (MCOT online news)
Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, secretary to the Thai Foreign minister, said the Thai premier called UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday evening.
During the 20-minute talk, Mr Abhisit reaffirmed to the world body chief that Thailand has used the utmost restraint in negotiating with Cambodia on the border dispute, but the clash occurred because the neighbour opened fire at Thai troops first and Thailand had to retaliate proportionally.
On the contrary, Mr Chavanond said, the premier told Mr Ban that some 16,000 Thais living along the border have had to evacuate their houses as they were targeted by Cambodian troops, but Khmer people are not the target of the Thai soldiers.
Mr Abhisit also urged the UN chief to reconsider the listing of the ancient Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage Site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as it ignited the conflict between the two kingdoms, said Mr Chavanond.
Mr Chavanond stated Mr Abhisit told Mr Ban that if the World Heritage agency goes ahead with the management plan, it will intensify the tension, saying that the UN chief reaffirmed that he will discuss the incident and its solution with UNESCO to prevent further tension.
The secretary-general added that the Thai prime minister also informed Mr Ban about the talks between Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, his Cambodian counterpart Hor Namhong and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa to encourage bilateral talks to resolve the problem under the support of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Mr Chavanond said the UN chief said he would also discuss resolving the problem at the bilateral level with the United Nations Security Council, which Cambodia has petitioned regarding the latest fighting.
In response to Cambodian moves in international arena, Mr Chavanond said, the Thai foreign ministry will dispatch former Thai ambassador to the United Nations Assada Chaiyanam, in his capacity as chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), to Paris to clarify and create better understanding about the matter with UNESCO.
Mr Assada will bring all related documents and evidence to present at UNESCO and is scheduled to leave Bangkok on Friday, said Mr Chavanond, adding that a special representative will also be appointed to talk with 21 nations who are members of the World Heritage Committee. (MCOT online news)
3 comments:
These two Thai leaders opposed the involvement from UN and UNESCO, yet they privately met and plan to me with these organziations. Why are they afraid to have open communication which will include a representative from Combodia. They are such hypocrite.
Well of course we will shoot. Unlike you coward Thai only shoot at villager that got lost or cross the borders by accidents. We shoot cus you damn soldiers were an aggressive arrogant bastard that think they can go in and out as you would please!.
Cambodia must hit Thailand hard this time! Take them to UN and International Court of justice again...No more negotiated with Thailand alone, the third party must be present!!
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