Original report from Phnom Penh
14 October 2008
Cambodian officials said Tuesday more than 80 Thai troops left two areas near Preah Vihear temple, a day after Prime Minister Hun Sen issued an ultimatum for their withdrawal.
"After negotiations with two-star general Srey Doeuk, commander of Division 12, and the commander of Thai forces this morning near Preah Vihear temple, the Thai forces that entered Veal Entry on Monday right now have withdrawn from that area," according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement.
Veal Entry is a small field near Preah Vihear temple, which has been at the center of a contentious military standoff since July 15.
However, Thai Foreign Minister Sompong Amornviwat told reporters in Bangkok the troops were still in place near the area, Agence-France Presse reported.
"All 80 troops will remain in the disputed area because Thailand has overseen that area for 20 to 30 years," AFP quoted Sompong as saying. "Of those 80 troops, 20 of them are mine clearance workers and the rest offer protection for the mine clearance troops."
Thai troops remained in their positions along other points of the border in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, Cambodian officials said.
Worried market vendors in Banteay Meanchey province who cross the border daily in Poipet to sell on the Thai side stayed in Cambodia Tuesday.
"They are afraid of a border conflict between the two countries, after they heard on the radio and TV the speech of Prime Minister Hun Sen, warning of large-scale conflict in the border dispute," Bantheay Meanchey Governor Oung Oun said.
Renewed tensions over the border come following failed talks between the countries' foreign ministers in Phnom Penh on Monday and a statement to reporters by Hun Sen that warned Thai troops to withdraw from two areas, Viel Entry and Pram Makara, on Phnom Troap, near the temple.
Phnom Troap was the site of a small skirmish that wounded one Thai and one Cambodian soldier earlier this month, and where two Thai soldiers were injured by landmines.
The Thai Foreign Ministry said on its Web site Tuesday their soldiers would defend themselves "if Cambodia does resort to the use of force."
"Thailand is surprised by the remarks by the Prime Minister of Cambodia issuing an ultimatum to Thailand to move its military personnel out of the area adjacent to the Temple of Phra Viharn (Preah Vihear) and threatening the use of force," the Thai Foreign Ministry said.
"After negotiations with two-star general Srey Doeuk, commander of Division 12, and the commander of Thai forces this morning near Preah Vihear temple, the Thai forces that entered Veal Entry on Monday right now have withdrawn from that area," according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement.
Veal Entry is a small field near Preah Vihear temple, which has been at the center of a contentious military standoff since July 15.
However, Thai Foreign Minister Sompong Amornviwat told reporters in Bangkok the troops were still in place near the area, Agence-France Presse reported.
"All 80 troops will remain in the disputed area because Thailand has overseen that area for 20 to 30 years," AFP quoted Sompong as saying. "Of those 80 troops, 20 of them are mine clearance workers and the rest offer protection for the mine clearance troops."
Thai troops remained in their positions along other points of the border in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, Cambodian officials said.
Worried market vendors in Banteay Meanchey province who cross the border daily in Poipet to sell on the Thai side stayed in Cambodia Tuesday.
"They are afraid of a border conflict between the two countries, after they heard on the radio and TV the speech of Prime Minister Hun Sen, warning of large-scale conflict in the border dispute," Bantheay Meanchey Governor Oung Oun said.
Renewed tensions over the border come following failed talks between the countries' foreign ministers in Phnom Penh on Monday and a statement to reporters by Hun Sen that warned Thai troops to withdraw from two areas, Viel Entry and Pram Makara, on Phnom Troap, near the temple.
Phnom Troap was the site of a small skirmish that wounded one Thai and one Cambodian soldier earlier this month, and where two Thai soldiers were injured by landmines.
The Thai Foreign Ministry said on its Web site Tuesday their soldiers would defend themselves "if Cambodia does resort to the use of force."
"Thailand is surprised by the remarks by the Prime Minister of Cambodia issuing an ultimatum to Thailand to move its military personnel out of the area adjacent to the Temple of Phra Viharn (Preah Vihear) and threatening the use of force," the Thai Foreign Ministry said.
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The Thai Foreign Ministry said on its Web site Tuesday their soldiers would defend themselves "if Cambodia does resort to the use of force."
What the fucking dog Thai Foreign Ministry sadi?
Defend themselves, what the hack? If siam soliders move into Khmer land. That means they trespassing. Cambodia soliders have the right to shoot all to death.
But why you withdraw, fucking thai?
You're dog. You're coward.
Dont you think Cambodian gov is lying to its people that thai forces have left the area. I dont think thai have lelf the area but it's the cambodian side unbalance news trying to hide the fact, to save the Cambodian PM face.
How could cambodian fight with Thai? If our PM really wanna fight for khmerland, he would enforce the khmer army not only by his words but by the financial and moral aid since very early stage.
Do you think wearing flip flop army could win ultranationalist and well equiped thai army?
This is a real battle field, not a battle field like the case of those opportunilist as Khmer rouge and ...
Only solution is to go through security counsil not by force. It is so easy to handle but the fact is it was a political game only.
They (Siam) talk like they respect international law, ASEAN charter.....blah...blah...blah.....good neigbourhood....etc....but they do the opposite....who are they kidding....if ah siam is as good as their words and intentions this wouldn't happen. In this past few months Siam just showed its true color. See link below for Press Release of the Siam Foreign ministry.
http://www.mfa.go.th/web/35.php?id=20897
Thai intellegent and thai government know Hun Sen mafia government live on begging rich countries for their own personal wealth. The cambodian soldiers have no modern weapons to fight with thai. The longer thai face with sun sen the stroger position they become. The thai open the door for escape place for those cambodian soldiers,cpp officials who are facing threat from hun sen because they fight back with him for taking their land and property to sale to foriegners. Looking around phnom penh, there are so many people are waiting to be kick out of their homes.
Your fucking thai King is stupid and your queen is a whore.
Also your mother is a whore.
Give back the temple to Khmer in Thailand before someone seriously hurt. Stealing is a serious crime.
yes, all the siams are thieves committing crimes
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