Hun Sen calls for peace

Published: 7/11/2009 at 11:28 AM
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Cambodian wants to maintain military ties with Thailand even if the two countries have already downgraded diplomatic relations due to conflict over the appointment of Thaksin as an economic advisor.

Army Region 2 Commander Lt Gen Veevarit Chornsamrit disclosed on Saturday that Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen had sent his deputy supreme commander Jai Dara to hold talks with him this morning.

“Hun Sen also wants the relations between local people living along the Thai-Cambodia border remains unchanged”, Lt Gen Veevarit said.

Cambodia did not want the border crossings to be closed as it would severely affect border trade of the two countries.

Lt Gen Veevarit said he told the Cambodian general that Cambodia should refrain from using strong words against Thailand as it could worsen the situation.

He insisted that the border crossings will not be shut down as Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva had clearly stated that he would use only diplomatic means to show Thailand’s disagreement with Thaksin’s appointment.

The premier had said the government would not impose any retaliation measures that could cause difficulties to Thais and Cambodians.

“But if the war really breaks out, Thailand will be the winner”.

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Dan

Discussion 49 : 14/11/2009 at 03:33 PM49
In War, no one wins....
However, there is a bigger loser.....
And we know who have more to loose....
sook

Discussion 48 : 13/11/2009 at 12:20 PM48
No one will win in a war. But all will lose.

War is for a primitive era.
rina

Discussion 47 : 11/11/2009 at 04:42 PM47
You guys should open your eyes to observe the world. You will see even the supper Power like the USA and its allies never won a any war (Iraq, Afganistan.....

Thailand has no ability even to deal with home grown insurgency in the south.

Cambodia is no bacon as you guys think, it is smaller but backed by so many good friends. If you guys dare you will be crushed out and defeated in an ashame way.

“ if the war really breaks out, Thailand will be the winner”. IS Non-sense at all ?!!!
John

Discussion 46 : 11/11/2009 at 03:10 PM46
Hun Sen is right, if war really break out. Cambodia will be winner, Thai army will be got many deaths back as last time.
khamsak

Discussion 45 : 11/11/2009 at 01:30 PM45
Thailand will not be a winner becuz Cambodian troops fill fully experience.
Amused but Concerned Thai

Discussion 44 : 11/11/2009 at 12:11 PM44
"If war breaks out Thailand will be the winner". What gung-ho statement is that? We have already have more than half the Thai armed forces in the South trying to fight some ragtag insurgents for more than 4 years and the situation is not getting better. Soldiers, policemen and civilians are dying and being injured daily with no end in sight and now you want to open up a new front and expect to emerge the winner.

Please cut our the reckless talk and be realistic. Can we afford to fight on two fronts? Have the Thai armed forces ever fought and won against foreign forces. Remember the Rom Klao battle with Laos, we lost very badly.
A Neutral USA

Discussion 43 : 10/11/2009 at 01:34 PM43
'But if the war really breaks out, Thailand will be the winner.'

Another sign of carelessness. Underestimating your opponents is already 50% down the road to defeat.

If you think superior equipment means victory, please think again. That's just a factor. Don't forget public support, morale, motivation, and soldiers' willingness to serve.
I_am_Khmer

Discussion 42 : 09/11/2009 at 08:48 PM42
"But if the war really breaks out, Thailand will be the winner" Now it depends on Thailand!!! If you sure that you win, there is no doubt that you shoudn't do. Mr Hun Sen already said he will follow Thailand for this game. As my view, war never bring you anything beside dead ppl & effect to countries' economies. At last, you will know how hard is it?

Both countries must repect and accept the map which accepted by International because it is the map that all countries & ppl must respect. I hope we can live in peace together with friendly relationship.
Bopha

Discussion 41 : 09/11/2009 at 05:42 PM41
No one will will be the winner. all will be losers if the war breaks out. the same thing if crossing border is closed.
aroon

Discussion 40 : 09/11/2009 at 09:49 AM40
PM Abhisit is right.

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