Thai-Cambodian military ties 'intact'

Published: 27/10/2009 at 12:11 PM
Online news: Breakingnews

Military ties between Cambodia and Thailand remain tight, army chief Anupong Paojinda said on Tuesday.

His statement came as political relations between the two countries soured after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced he would welcome ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra to Cambodia and that the Cambodian government would not allow his extradition to Thailand.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva responded by asking Mr Hun Sen to decide between personal relations and bilateral benefits with Thailand.

Gen Anupong would not say whether Puea Thai Party chairman Chavalit Yongchaiyudh's visit to the neighbouring country would affect the army in any way. He said he did not know whether Gen Chavalit was there to discuss personal matters or not.

But the army chief reiterated that situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains calm, and that soldiers of the two countries are obeying their governments' decision to solve the border conflicts through bilateral talks.

"I can assure you that the situation there will not lead to fighting, and we will not resort to the use of force," Gen Anupong said.

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Yik

Discussion 3 : 29/10/2009 at 02:08 PM3
From today onward, both Thailand and Cambodia will beef up their military forces. Millions of dollars that can be used to prosper the people of the two countries will in turn be used to buy weapons and ammunitions from the U.S., France etc. The trade between the two countries will decline and the people who benefit from the two countries trade will suffer. That is the intention of the yellow-shirt extremists and the current Thai government.
Lion

Discussion 2 : 28/10/2009 at 11:33 PM2
I totally agree with you, Dragon.
dragon

Discussion 1 : 27/10/2009 at 02:25 PM1
This statement is true only there is no heavy weapons and tanks at the border. If the troops and the war tools remain there..I think the situation remain tough.. the problem only can be solved by having mutual intention of withdrawal at the border.especially, from Thai part.as it is the one who started first.

I hope you will post my comment.

Yik

Discussion 3 : 29/10/2009 at 02:08 PM3

From today onward, both Thailand and Cambodia will beef up their military forces. Millions of dollars that can be used to prosper the people of the two countries will in turn be used to buy weapons and ammunitions from the U.S., France etc. The trade between the two countries will decline and the people who benefit from the two countries trade will suffer. That is the intention of the yellow-shirt extremists and the current Thai government.

Lion

Discussion 2 : 28/10/2009 at 11:33 PM2

I totally agree with you, Dragon.

dragon

Discussion 1 : 27/10/2009 at 02:25 PM1

This statement is true only there is no heavy weapons and tanks at the border. If the troops and the war tools remain there..I think the situation remain tough.. the problem only can be solved by having mutual intention of withdrawal at the border.especially, from Thai part.as it is the one who started first.

I hope you will post my comment.

Thai-Cambodian military ties 'intact'