Original report from Phnom Penh
04 August 2008
Thailand has added at least 100 soldiers to border positions near Preah Vihear temple, a Cambodian commander said Monday.
The addition of troops comes as both countries have been unable to solve a tense military standoff of thousands of troops and as Thailand secured military positions at another temple complex.
"The Ministry of National Defense told us [Thursday] that in two days, there would be a withdrawal of troops, and the announcement passed through the Thai infantry to the Thai regional military, but since the announcement, it has been four days already," said Maj. Gen. Srey Doeuk, commander of Military Region 4. "The Thais did not withdraw their troops; contrarily, they deployed more than 100 soldiers west of the temple, and they are digging trenches."
Officials said over the weekend Thailand had occupied and hardened defense lines in a temple complex where Cambodia claims two temples as its own. The Ta Moan temple complex is on the border of Oddar Meanchey province, west of Preah Vihear.
Officials also said Saturday a Thai soldier had died on the border, due to non-combat related injuries, but could not confirm the cause.
Bilateral talks last week led to promises of withdrawal on both sides, but no dates have been given and troops have not moved so far.
No new meetings have been scheduled between the two countries, government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said.
"The case is not in an alert situation," he said. "We are focusing on the preparation of the new government."
The addition of troops comes as both countries have been unable to solve a tense military standoff of thousands of troops and as Thailand secured military positions at another temple complex.
"The Ministry of National Defense told us [Thursday] that in two days, there would be a withdrawal of troops, and the announcement passed through the Thai infantry to the Thai regional military, but since the announcement, it has been four days already," said Maj. Gen. Srey Doeuk, commander of Military Region 4. "The Thais did not withdraw their troops; contrarily, they deployed more than 100 soldiers west of the temple, and they are digging trenches."
Officials said over the weekend Thailand had occupied and hardened defense lines in a temple complex where Cambodia claims two temples as its own. The Ta Moan temple complex is on the border of Oddar Meanchey province, west of Preah Vihear.
Officials also said Saturday a Thai soldier had died on the border, due to non-combat related injuries, but could not confirm the cause.
Bilateral talks last week led to promises of withdrawal on both sides, but no dates have been given and troops have not moved so far.
No new meetings have been scheduled between the two countries, government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said.
"The case is not in an alert situation," he said. "We are focusing on the preparation of the new government."
11 comments:
Mr. Hun Sen:
What is your response? Are you going sit there and do nothing?
Don’t wait! The Cambodian citizens need a swift response from your administration to take retaliatory action against the backdrop of foreign invasion of Khmer sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The people of Cambodia presumable rehired you to lead the country during tumultuous times – without a doubt – now it is the time for you, Mr. Prime minister, and your administration to resolutely and decisively show your newly elected and veteran leadership.
The time to act is now!
We, Khmer, are looking forward to hearing your response to the recent crisis.
Khmer farmer
I bet the Thai don't know how to play poker.
We (Cambodian) got all the good cards. You name it such as straight flush, one of a kind and etc..
We will go all in when the UNESCO ready to list this temple Prasat Ta Moan Thom.
Haha!!! We got em all!!!!
You idiots prolong the time and play in this game, then you idiots are willing to lose more and more. Perhaps you personally gain the power,the title as prime minister, and your clans in your seepeepee live happily and comfortably; But YOUR NAME WILL BE CALLED TRAITORS ALONG WITH YOUR CLIQUES AND CLANS; AND PEOPLE LEARN THIS: WE ARE IN THE CYCLE OF OUR KHMER HISTORY-BECAUSE OF POWER, SELF-INTEREST, POOR ATTITUDE AND SHORT-SIGHTED VISION AS A LEADER FOR THE SAKE OF OWNS, AND NARROW-MINDED TO WISE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICIZM; WE KHMER HAVE FALLEN FROM LIVING IN THE EMPIRE AND SEEMINGLY LIVE AS ALIEN ON OUR MOTHER-EXISTED CAMBODIA LAND!!!!!
"IN FAITH AND GOD WE TRUST".
We Khun Thais understand very well the spirit of your leaders who need only money and Power within kampuchea, he is strong man in Campuchea but weak with khun thais and Khun viet.....
we claim Preah viharn, ta man and others untill we return all to thais belongings and help the strong man in Power for half more century.... we again return Siam Rap to our territory too...
We Khun Thais learned a lot about the tactics, bad tricks of kampuchean administration applied with campuchean people to take over lands and other properties.. so we used this trick/tactics to gain from Campuchia too... and we will win surely and Campuchea Army chief and leaders do not dare to fight with thais,,,,, please be sure sure we guarantee.. remember ...
Campuchea has no opportunity to protect territory they just fight within their country in Power Contest..
You see when just start of StandOff Cam-army has no equipment weapon and food to support army just Collecting fromn people, this is not sustainable...
And why Army Chief and high Rank officials are very Rich...
Campuchea is a most corrupted country so taht we thais can buy any thing including its territory.....
Wichai rungrat
Krung Thep Mohanokorn
9:04, or should I call u a RAT...
Keep dreaming, one day you'll wake up.
Hun Sen: Take your time buddy, because this is not an easy solution. Don't let the irrational thugs in here tell you what to do. Thailand can't do jack shiet, we and the world know that...
oh BTW, why fight a war we're already won???
Ah Siam has planned all too-well and determined to play in this game in the long term!!!! Why during election and in the election year?????
Ah Siam have knowns all too well that CPP want to make its popularity nationwide in Cambodia that's why Ah Siam has been willing to play in the PVs's listed bid for the World Heritage. First Ah Siam with Ah Samak planned to claim only the surrounding area 4.6km, yet it looked stupit coz Ah Thai especailly Ah Thief, thug king of Siam have planned long to claim even the temple!!!!!!!!
-And coz Ah Samak (known as Ah Thaksin's proxy) not favored by Ah Siam King and military has long favored Ah Siam King, so Ah PAD exploits this incident that Ah Samak endorsed our proposal to list PVs as world heritage. As Samak claimed before the PVs has been inscribed as world heritage that Cambodia will legitimately claim the temple, BUT NOT THE SURROUNDING LANDS!!!!!
-And to follow through with Ah Siam king and Ah Siam military, Ah Samak now reveals his secret, cunning plan and ambition with the military deployment to claim the 4.6km CAMBODIA'S LAND SO AS NOT TO BEING LOOKED TRAITOR AND BE OUSTED BY AH KING SIAM!!!!!!
-And Samak has played it right coz RCG with HUN Xen looked to win only the ELECTION, BUT NEGLECT TO SEE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE COUNTRY!!!!
THE QUESTION IS: WHO HAS BEEN TRICKED AND TRAPPED??? HUN XEN'S AND CLIQUES, ABSOLUTELY!!!! YOU WIN THE TITLE AND YOU ARE CAPABLE TO WIN BY ANY MEANS ON YOUR PEOPLE, YET YOU LOOK STUPID, BRAINLESS WITH SHORT-SIGHTED VISIONS OF LEADERSHIP SKILL; ALONG WITH PROTECTION OF YOUR POWER AND CLAN'S WELL-BEING.
-THIS BUNCH OF CURRENT LEADERS WILL BECOME THE BIG TRAITORS IN CAMBODIA HISTORY IN THIS MODERN TIME!!!!!!
UNAM
Dear My Strong man & Madam,
you do not dare to strugle against Siams due to your internal weakness so that " Please appeal to Neak Ta Klaing Moeung Army.. to fight against Siams.."
No need to use Margic Spell....
" ..Margic Spell means READY TO SURRENDER "
Excellency Achar Bandit Oknha Knmoy
Why is strong man so quiet ????
We do not any words from him regarding Borders disputes.
Only Klaing Moeung can help him
Thai leaders sometimes are also fighting for power, just out side image BUT never FORGET THAI NATIONAL INTERESTS we get benefits from this figting....... you see fighting and occupy Prah Viharn/Tamuan//to... siamrap...later Nom Pen and Co-Colonised Kampuchea with Viet( Siamo-Viet Co-Colonisation)
Wicha Rungrat
Krungthep Mohanokron
SWOT Analyse
win-thai
Stength:
we are stronger because most of military support is from individual's private property-means we are rich no need government budget.
Siams use govt budget to supply army.
Human resources- a lot of Generals-Phd. Excellencies- Co-ministers/Primeministers/ a lot of Kings/Samdachs..Oknhas
Budget: unlimited- collecting from people/monks/poors
Military strength- qualified/ mostly ghost soldiers (invisible)-many Generals
Margic Spell/Black margic: very effective- one thai army died may be due AIDS
Financial resources: land/govt. , any stateowned properties buildings/ heritage natural resources can be sold quickly to buy weapons without any parliamentary Approval ...
Power- handed only one strong man/ every thing can be decided fast...
Political Parties: no need to oppose any govermental decision
Infrastructure-very poor- makes rhais army difficult to move into Cam-territory
Economy: Low- Thais have nothing to eat when invade into Cam....
Weakness:N/A
Oppoertuny- unknown
Treat: uncountable/unknown
Conclusdion- Cam wins Siams unconditionally
Excellency Dr. Bandit Oknha Achar Knoy- Phd. in multi-disciplinary Subjects: Poli/Multi-econom. Laws /From Chea Chamreourn Unviersity PPenh/Campuchia
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