2009-11-10 9:56
Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment by Cambodia is fueling the flames of an already delicate diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
The former telecoms tycoon lives in self-imposed exile after being toppled by the military in 2006. He was later found guilty on a conflict of interest charge. He spends much of his time in Dubai.
But now the Cambodian prime minister has made Thaksin an economic adviser to his government and offered Thaksin a home in his country.
Thaksin says he doesn’t intend to live in Cambodia permanently.
Officials said Thaksin will meet the prime minister on Tuesday the 10th and is scheduled to give a lecture on Thursday to 300 economists at the Finance Ministry.
Thai government officials expressed concern over the move.
[Panithan Wattanayakorn, Thai Government Spokesman]:
"We still tend to be good neighbors with Cambodia, but with the complicated issues created by Cambodia, we have to change our policy towards Cambodia because of that."
Thailand's government sees Thaksin as a fugitive. There is also fear he will organize a new campaign to force new elections and return home.
The former telecoms tycoon lives in self-imposed exile after being toppled by the military in 2006. He was later found guilty on a conflict of interest charge. He spends much of his time in Dubai.
But now the Cambodian prime minister has made Thaksin an economic adviser to his government and offered Thaksin a home in his country.
Thaksin says he doesn’t intend to live in Cambodia permanently.
Officials said Thaksin will meet the prime minister on Tuesday the 10th and is scheduled to give a lecture on Thursday to 300 economists at the Finance Ministry.
Thai government officials expressed concern over the move.
[Panithan Wattanayakorn, Thai Government Spokesman]:
"We still tend to be good neighbors with Cambodia, but with the complicated issues created by Cambodia, we have to change our policy towards Cambodia because of that."
Thailand's government sees Thaksin as a fugitive. There is also fear he will organize a new campaign to force new elections and return home.
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