Noppadon tells govt not to worry

Published: 5/11/2009 at 03:43 PM
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The government should stop worrying about former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's appointment as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's personal economic advisor, Thaksin's legal advisor Noppadon Pattama said on Thursday.

Mr Noppadon said Thaksin told him that he was honoured and happy to give economic advices.

He said there were many countries, besides Cambodia, that invited and appointed Thaksin as their advisor.

"The government should not be concerned or scared because this is not a political issue or about seeking asylum," the former foreign minister said.

Prime Minister Hun Sen decided to appoint Thaksin because he saw his value and capability. Mr Hun Sen can consider not sending Thaksin back to Thailand even if the Thai government planned to use the extradion treaty, he said.

"Prime Minister Hun Sen does not like the way the ruling Democrat government is working but the Thai-Cambodian relations are close as usual."

Mr Noppadon said he believed his boss would not use his relationship with Cambodia to pressure Thailand.

Thaksin will have a videoconference with Prime Minister Hun Sen soon, he said.

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freedom

Discussion 8 : 06/11/2009 at 04:47 PM8
Not funny!!!! both of Mr. Taksin& Mr. Hun sen ,kindly to consider both of you...make suffer to all human....please stop!!! i like to tell you....how long you'll alive in this world? just do the good things about 10% of your mind.......
Love peace

Discussion 7 : 06/11/2009 at 10:30 AM7
I think Phnom Penh's reaction is to response to what Bangkok have been doing to Cambodia. As they have said ''patient has its limit''. Previously, Cambodia always open any opportunity to discuss on border dispute within Cam-Thai which tend not to shift these issues to regional and international assistance, as the result Bangkok always delayed and ignored all the time. What is Bangkok thinking of Cambodia? Enemy, poorest neighbor that do not want to talk with?
Vic

Discussion 6 : 06/11/2009 at 10:27 AM6
Incredible!
Both countries are showing excellent diplomatic competencies here. I am starting to worry about where this could end. This is about as professional as heating up to a title fight in boxing.
I fail to understand why Abhisit and his media outlets give Thaksin all this attention. Ignore him and focus on the real challenges with honest energy.
Ozman_Bkk

Discussion 5 : 06/11/2009 at 07:55 AM5
"Prime Minister Hun Sen does not like the way the ruling Democrat government is working but the Thai-Cambodian relations are close as usual." So is the Cambodian PM going to tell Thailand how to act in future ? He doesn't like the way Thailand is being ruled. Can we expect words of sage advice from this bloke ? I would suggest that Hun Sen pull his head in and worry about his own country before interferring elsewhere.
joecan

Discussion 4 : 05/11/2009 at 07:08 PM4
Mr. Noppadon Pattama is obviously not a very bright man. He fails to consider that Fugitive Thaksin has had privileged to very sensitive and secret information since he was the Prime Minister of Thailand. It is surprising that he does not see a violation of fiduciary duty at the very least.

Also, how can Mr. Noppadon Pattama claim that "Thai-Cambodian relations are close as usual." Obviously, he must not be very informed on current events as Thailand has just recalled its ambassador from Cambodia. You can expect that additional political maneuvers will be forthcoming.
Henning F

Discussion 3 : 05/11/2009 at 06:43 PM3
Mr. Noppadon another of Mr. Thaksin elite friends, should travel with Mr. 1000 per cent perfect to all the countries in the world that like to have Mr. innocent as adviser.
Who cares that PM Hun Sen does not like the way the Democrat Government is ruling. Let him take care of giving his name to more roads and bridges in Cambodia, have only passed 400 places.
skin

Discussion 2 : 05/11/2009 at 06:35 PM2
OOOOOhhh Via Video Link , rivetting entertainment for hun sen , i`m sure , I wonder how long before hun sen gets bored with worshiping the plasma screen like the red necks do !!! Ahhh Papadum , Exactly How MANY Countries Put Thaksin In Place As Thier Economic Advisor ( Via Video Link ) , BESIDE Cambodia AND The Congo , HE MUST BE SO PROUD ??? Did Papadum Do A Last Minute Contraversial Communique Land Sign Off , For The Congo Too ??? Nothing For Nothing !!!
LEMON

Discussion 1 : 05/11/2009 at 05:13 PM1
Are there anything else beside Thaksin and Hun Sen? The news is all now covered by this news.

Noppadon tells govt not to worry