Mr. Koy KuongCambodian 'spy' case draws official criticism
Monday, 13 June 2011
Cheang Sokha
Phnom Penh Post
Cambodian embassy officials in Bangkok have found legal representation for a Cambodian man who was arrested on charges of espionage last week, an allegation the Foreign Ministry called a “deceitful fabrication”.
Ung Kimthai, 43, was apprehended by Thai officials on Tuesday in Thailand’s Sisaket province along with Wieng Terng Yang, a Vietnamese national, and Suchat Muhammad, a Thai national, Thai newspaper The Nation reported on Saturday.
In addition to charges of espionage, additional charges have been brought against Suchat for drunk driving and Ung Kimthai for drug abuse.
“This clearly shows Cambodia’s intent and disputes its claims that Thailand was the first to start using force and incursion. The arrests, on the other hand, show that Cambodia has been active militarily [against Thailand],” Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was quoted as saying.
Koy Kuong, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said yesterday that Ung Kimthai, who is from Neak Loeung town in Kandal province, entered Thailand on June 2 as a tourist and was arrested on Tuesday.
Monday, 13 June 2011
Cheang Sokha
Phnom Penh Post
Cambodian embassy officials in Bangkok have found legal representation for a Cambodian man who was arrested on charges of espionage last week, an allegation the Foreign Ministry called a “deceitful fabrication”.
Ung Kimthai, 43, was apprehended by Thai officials on Tuesday in Thailand’s Sisaket province along with Wieng Terng Yang, a Vietnamese national, and Suchat Muhammad, a Thai national, Thai newspaper The Nation reported on Saturday.
In addition to charges of espionage, additional charges have been brought against Suchat for drunk driving and Ung Kimthai for drug abuse.
“This clearly shows Cambodia’s intent and disputes its claims that Thailand was the first to start using force and incursion. The arrests, on the other hand, show that Cambodia has been active militarily [against Thailand],” Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was quoted as saying.
Koy Kuong, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said yesterday that Ung Kimthai, who is from Neak Loeung town in Kandal province, entered Thailand on June 2 as a tourist and was arrested on Tuesday.
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