BangkokPost.com
Thai soldiers have been put on full alert along the disputed border with Cambodia and been warned that an armed clash is possible, Second Army Region commander Viboonsak Neepal said on Thursday.
Lt-Gen Viboonsak said the Cambodian army had begun deploying more troops and artillery, including 10 large cannons and six tanks, near Preah Vihear temple.
The new Cambodian troops were dressed in new uniforms and armed with new rifles. They had set up camp about two kilometres across the border from Chong Sa Ngam in Si Sa Ket.
Thai troops stationed along the border now had units on alert around the clock, he said.
"If there are bullets coming from the other side, the Thai army is ready to retaliate by any means necessary.
"I have ordered all troops to show patience but be alert, and reminded them not to underestimate the situation," he said.
Meanwhile, Cambodian villagers continued to buy goods at the Thai market as usual.
Defence Ministry spokesman Chittisak Charoensombat said both countries had dispatched their troops to the border, but they had no intention to clash.
He said each country only wanted to protect its own soveriegnty.
"The Thai army is capable and ready for battle, but we will not invade or be the first to start using force," Maj-Gen Chittisak said.
Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will make an official visit to Cambodia on Saturday to discuss the border dispute, he said.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation chief Kasem Jinnawaso announced that the Khao Phra Viharn National Park in Si Sa Ket would remain closed. It was shut to the public on April 3.
Mr Kasem said the department had talked with the Si Sa Ket governor and the Second Army, and they all agreed it should stay closed because they could not guarrantee the safety of visitors to the park.
Lt-Gen Viboonsak said the Cambodian army had begun deploying more troops and artillery, including 10 large cannons and six tanks, near Preah Vihear temple.
The new Cambodian troops were dressed in new uniforms and armed with new rifles. They had set up camp about two kilometres across the border from Chong Sa Ngam in Si Sa Ket.
Thai troops stationed along the border now had units on alert around the clock, he said.
"If there are bullets coming from the other side, the Thai army is ready to retaliate by any means necessary.
"I have ordered all troops to show patience but be alert, and reminded them not to underestimate the situation," he said.
Meanwhile, Cambodian villagers continued to buy goods at the Thai market as usual.
Defence Ministry spokesman Chittisak Charoensombat said both countries had dispatched their troops to the border, but they had no intention to clash.
He said each country only wanted to protect its own soveriegnty.
"The Thai army is capable and ready for battle, but we will not invade or be the first to start using force," Maj-Gen Chittisak said.
Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will make an official visit to Cambodia on Saturday to discuss the border dispute, he said.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation chief Kasem Jinnawaso announced that the Khao Phra Viharn National Park in Si Sa Ket would remain closed. It was shut to the public on April 3.
Mr Kasem said the department had talked with the Si Sa Ket governor and the Second Army, and they all agreed it should stay closed because they could not guarrantee the safety of visitors to the park.
9 comments:
To HUN SEN:
If the area already invaded that is violating our sovereignty. We must shoot them.
Tell them to BACK OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
IF war start that's when only the Thai invasion.
The Forth Indochina war will irrupt soon-- Thai will over run Cambodia to capture Phnom Penh then change Hun Sen Regime, and install New Government.
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11:25PM I think it does not that easy, I know you don't like Hun Sen, so am I. But nowaday do think any one of our Khmer leader can run the country? Look at our prince Norodom Run Away what he did, and SR he is very good Khmer plitician, very good leader but he will take more time to do his job.
And yes we all Khmer know that Hun Sen govt was under controlled by VIETNAM, was planned by Viet to controll Indochina. But at this moment we need to united to destroy this monster (YAK) Siam first.
Let Hun Sen run the show afew more years, he will retire or had enough dollars for his next life.
Battamband man
There are Vietnamese troops spotted in military gear on the Cambodian side of the boarder. If this war goes down, it is intentional on the Vietnamese side, this will give Thailand a reason to kill Khmer.
There are Vietnamese troops spotted in military gear on the Thialand side of the boarder. If this war goes down, it is intentional on the Vietnamese side, this will give Khmer a reason to kill the Yellow Shirts.
Thailander
The Forth Indochina war will irrupt soon-- Khmer will over run Thailand to capture Bangkok then kill all the Yellow Shirt, and install New Government.
Khmer Issan
ហេ អា ភីភីយូ (PPU) អាឯងចង់បៀម ក្ដ ឪ អា
ឯងទេអាចុយម៉្រាយ???
ពីអញ ឪអាភីភីយូ (PPU)
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