Cambodian soldiers practise disarming techniques during the Ayara Guardian 2011 peacekeeping drill in Pran Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan. CHAIWAT SADYAEM
Writer: Wassana Nanuam
Published: 24/06/2011 Bangkok Post
A week into a peace-keeping drill led by the United States, Thai soldiers say there was a "wall" between them and fellow Cambodian troops that is preventing them from developing a bond with one another.
The drill, called Ayara Guardian 2011, includes about 400 soldiers from 13 countries, including Thailand and Cambodia. The exercise started June 18 and runs until July 1 at the Infantry Centre of Thanarat Camp in Pran Buri district.
Thailand has 60 soldiers in the drills, and the Cambodian Peace-keeping Centre sent 48 troops. Other countries that have sent soldiers include the Philippines, Mongolia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Rwanda.
A Thai participant said Cambodian supervisors had ordered their subordinates not to talk to or befriend Thai soldiers during the drill.
"We only talk to each other when it's necessary. So, the atmosphere is not as friendly as before," said the Thai soldier who asked for anonymity. He said some Cambodian officers could speak Thai, but they avoid talking to Thai soldiers so they don't unintentionally leak information about the country's military.
"Sawasdee" is the only word the Cambodians are willing to say when meeting Thai soldiers.
Sgt Long Tony, one of the five female Cambodian soldiers taking part in the drill, however, said there was no distrust between Thai and Cambodian soldiers.
Sgt Long said she had attended the US-led peace-keeping drill before but this was the first time that she joined one in Thailand.
She admitted that she had not talked to Thai soldiers much. But it was just because Thai soldiers were not keen on speaking English.
All she can do is smile at the Thai soldiers during the drills.
Sgt Yaren Chea, 24, another female Cambodian soldier, said the confrontation between Thai and Cambodian troops along the the two countries' border between February and May had nothing to do with the perceived gap between them at the Ayara drill.
"Whatever has happened at the border, the drills with Thai and Cambodian soldiers have went by as normal. We go through the training together and we do talk to each other," she said.
Writer: Wassana Nanuam
Published: 24/06/2011 Bangkok Post
A week into a peace-keeping drill led by the United States, Thai soldiers say there was a "wall" between them and fellow Cambodian troops that is preventing them from developing a bond with one another.
The drill, called Ayara Guardian 2011, includes about 400 soldiers from 13 countries, including Thailand and Cambodia. The exercise started June 18 and runs until July 1 at the Infantry Centre of Thanarat Camp in Pran Buri district.
Thailand has 60 soldiers in the drills, and the Cambodian Peace-keeping Centre sent 48 troops. Other countries that have sent soldiers include the Philippines, Mongolia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Rwanda.
A Thai participant said Cambodian supervisors had ordered their subordinates not to talk to or befriend Thai soldiers during the drill.
"We only talk to each other when it's necessary. So, the atmosphere is not as friendly as before," said the Thai soldier who asked for anonymity. He said some Cambodian officers could speak Thai, but they avoid talking to Thai soldiers so they don't unintentionally leak information about the country's military.
"Sawasdee" is the only word the Cambodians are willing to say when meeting Thai soldiers.
Sgt Long Tony, one of the five female Cambodian soldiers taking part in the drill, however, said there was no distrust between Thai and Cambodian soldiers.
Sgt Long said she had attended the US-led peace-keeping drill before but this was the first time that she joined one in Thailand.
She admitted that she had not talked to Thai soldiers much. But it was just because Thai soldiers were not keen on speaking English.
All she can do is smile at the Thai soldiers during the drills.
Sgt Yaren Chea, 24, another female Cambodian soldier, said the confrontation between Thai and Cambodian troops along the the two countries' border between February and May had nothing to do with the perceived gap between them at the Ayara drill.
"Whatever has happened at the border, the drills with Thai and Cambodian soldiers have went by as normal. We go through the training together and we do talk to each other," she said.
13 comments:
You wonder why Cambodian don't want to be friend with you? Because you are thieves country. Stupid idiot Siem
Cambodian is the most friendly people on this earth. I dont know what Thai's soldier talking about. It probably language barrier and plus Cambodian probably afraid being accuse as spy. You know the spy story.
Bangkok Post and just like the rest of Thai news media are notorious in smearing the good name of Cambodia. Their version of news reporting usually never have any credible source to back up. They love instigate hatred toward Cambodia.
I wonder why our female soldiers carry M16 instead of AKs. I thought they were Thais.
"A Thai participant said Cambodian supervisors had ordered their subordinates not to talk to or befriend Thai soldiers during the drill."
Who is the name of that Thai participant said the above statement ? . I am Col. Chum Vichet, the Cambodian supervisor. I never tell my subordinates to act as such. I want to sue that Thai participant and Bangkok Post for slandering and maligning the good men and women in arm services for the Cambodia.
What about Thailand is the land of smile? Don't you guy agree? Just the thought for me.
Cool down Col. Chum Vichet. What can you do, if you knew the name of the Thai participant. Remember you are the Col. of the Cambodian Army, not the Thai Army.
good for thialand king never smiled,
it is our rights ,, not to speak much
unlike, Siam flip flop too much,,
in which, Bangkok post, did a good job on every breaking news..Bullshit
Col. Chum Vichet
Even you have given the order it still nothing wrong with it the reason is we nice to them and they exploit our kindness to launch an attack on us .
The Thais should know why Cambodian soldiers don't talk to them. You are a thief, invading and stealing Khmer land and attack them and you expect Khmers to be bowing and submissive to you? If I go and hit your head and stealing your home, will you still smile at me? You are a nation of back-stabbers, smile in front of us, but attacking us from behind. Shame on you, Thais.
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Did some one said it gets erected into your mouth?
Yes it got into mine,but by
daughter-mother love I gave it to my mom because she likes it so much. Besides, my dad was in the hospital for 2 years now,my mom can not wait any longer.
This is Dhornsirin,Kitsiri is my mom and my dad's Bedull A Deathj.
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