Suthep to meet Hun Sen this weekend

Published: 23/06/2009 at 10:47 AM
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Deputy Prime Minister for security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban said on Tuesday he will on Saturday visit Cambodia to meet with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and explain the case Thailand is mnaking to Unesco about the registration of the Preah Vihear ancient temple as a World Heritage site by Cambodia.

Mr Suthep said the petition case is a matter between the Thai government and Unesco, and had nothing to do with Cambodia, which owns the temple.

If all conflict ws cleared up, the situation between the two neighboring countries would improve, he said.

He believed beither Thailand nor Cambodia wanted any problem with each other.

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Discussion 5 : 23/06/2009 at 04:38 PM5
Hahahah............Mr. Suthep, is that the problem between Thailand and UNESCO while Cambodia is a main player in this show? Do you think UNESCO will agree to your requesting?
Wombat

Discussion 4 : 23/06/2009 at 01:35 PM4
It has everything to do with Cambodia.

In this case, Thai arrogance and greed knows no bounds.
boon

Discussion 3 : 23/06/2009 at 12:08 PM3
By-passing Cambodia and go straight to UNESCO is just like saying to Cambodia - who do you think you are. It is none of your business. Cambodia presented their case to the UNESCO alone because Thailand was arrogant and wanted it all.
Sopak

Discussion 2 : 23/06/2009 at 11:39 AM2
I think Thai want to explain Cambodia That he wants to get 50% of money from tourist who visit Preah Vihear temple. Thai's dream can not come true.
Preah Vihear

Discussion 1 : 23/06/2009 at 11:22 AM1
"Mr Suthep stated that the petition case is a matter between the Thai government and UNESCO, and that it had nothing to do with Cambodia."

I cannot believe this statement was made by the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. Isn't it too childish, Mr. Suthep? Are you kidding?
Suppose a bigger brother complaints to his mom that a toy his smaller brother is holding belongs to him. Is that the matter only between the bigger brother and mom? It has nothing to do with the smaller brother?

Suthep to meet Hun Sen this weekend