Monday, October 09, 2006

Chittara, Thomico's brother: Neither Thomico nor his party were monarchists

Monday, October 9, 2006
Chittara Dismisses Claim He's Supporting Thomico

By Douglas Gillison and Yun Samean
The Cambodia Daily


Prince Sisowath Chittara has d-nied claims by his brother Prince Sisowath Thomico that he is establishing a France-based political movement to support Prince Thomico's fledgling party. Prince Chittara made the denial in a letter to retired King Norodom Sihanouk on Thursday, after Norodom Sihanouk warned on his Web site that both princes' political activities could prompt the CPP to abolish the monarchy. Referring to a previous letter to the retired King, Prince Chittara wrote: "I Most Respectfully informed Your Beloved Majesty that I would not join the party of my brother, Prince Thomico, as I considered that neither he nor his party were monarchists." Prince Thomico announced Oct 1 that Prince Chittara was organizing support for his party. Prince Thomico could not be reached for comment Sunday.

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