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PM wants parliament to debate troop move

SPECIAL REPORT: Govt does not want to make a decision that could affect its relationship with military

Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The Yingluck Shinawatra administration will ask parliament to decide whether Thailand should comply with the International Court of Justice's order to withdraw troops from the disputed area near Preah Vihear temple.

The aim is to free the government from making sensitive decisions that could affect the relationship between the administration and the armed forces, according to a government source.

The issue is expected to be considered at a cabinet meeting soon, the source said. If the idea is endorsed, the cabinet will forward the issue to parliament for its consideration. "We are still optimistic that within this four-month parliamentary session, the issue should get a debate. It's a matter that all sides should be jointly responsible for," the source added.

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oudom
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Discussion 7 : 19 Aug 2012 at 13.307
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the General worry about the mines fields then he was talking about wanting the Cambodia to give him a real concessions, plus not wanting to comply to the ICJ because they don't have a jurisdiction in Thailand. I sum it all up, it is no good for the Cambodia side. I suggest that leave the mine fields there, would make a good self defend. if all the mines field are all clear then would make it a safe passage way for launching another aggression attack in the future without deterrence. forget about the Ottawa treaty, just wait until ICJ interpretation all over first then resume talk about of what to do with old mine fields.
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Discussion 6 : 16 Aug 2012 at 12.466
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jacksprat D4: becuase the ICJ is not his father.
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Discussion 5 : 16 Aug 2012 at 11.515
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Why is it impossible to clear the mines? The two governments order their commanders to set up a task force to clear the mines. Anything is possible if you apply your mind to it, but then again you must be willing to apply your mind to achieve the goal.
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Discussion 4 : 16 Aug 2012 at 09.534
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Why not just comply and have done with it?
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Discussion 3 : 16 Aug 2012 at 09.223
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From the point of view of the army :-
No other group has the necessary knowledge or can be trusted to make decisions relating to the security or integrity of the country.
International law is less important than the right and duty of the army to "protect" the country.
There are no benefits (to the army's prestige or financial needs) from allowing non-military groups to solve issues relating to the security or integrity of the country.

The army takes it's self-imposed role being of the ultimate "protector" (above and beyond any constitutional or legal limits) very seriously and it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
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Discussion 2 : 16 Aug 2012 at 09.042
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TS controls the PTP which controls parliament.TS controls the government.TS will make the decision, but somehow, it should look like the parliament independently make the decision.
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Discussion 1 : 16 Aug 2012 at 08.331
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They probably want to give the Dems a chance to do what they do best, criticize, and then throw it back at them and say, "you sent them there".
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