NAKHON RATCHASIMA, July 1 (TNA) - Senior Thai and Cambodian army officers are expected later Wednesday to discuss possible troop reductions near the historic Preah Vihear temple, which has been a focus of contention, tensions and nationalist passions on the part of both countries in recent months as more troops have been stationed to guard the temple and nearby areas.Speaking to journalists before departing for the northeastern province of Surin bordering Cambodia, Lt-Gen. Viboonsak Neepan, Thailand's Second Army Region commander said he would later in the day discuss with Lt-Gen. Chea Mon, Commander of Cambodia's 4th Military Region, on troops reductions near the temple.
Several discussions on the issue are still needed in future before actual troops reductions between the two countries could be implemented, Gen. Viboonsak said.
He said the overall situation along the Thai-Cambodian border improved following Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban’s visit to Phnom Penh and talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen last Saturday.
Lt-Gen. Viboonsak is also scheduled to travel to Cambodia to hold talks and play a round of golf with senior army chiefs of that country on Thursday and Friday.
Tensions along the two countries’ border, especially near Preah Vihear temple, have risen after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) granted the historic temple World Heritage Site status in July 2008.
3 comments:
Don't just talk from increase to reduce, from reduce to increase forces, just setup the military position and fight.
To see who has the most advantage between the US master and Hanoi Master?
Let's set this game on the betting board and let's everyone bet...
I Bet 50,000 us dollars "Thai will open fight on Cambodian side fist"
and possible invasion to conquer cambodia to replace Cambodia from Hanoi's influence to Bangcook's new ruler.
please, Bangkok could barely rule itself and it wants to take Kampuchea from Vietnam?
Vietnam can just flick Thailand off like it flick off flies if it wanted too. Remember, it beat the American superpower, Thailand has weapons but doesn't have the courage or experience.
hey, don't forget that the siem thugs did not invent their own weapons, etc; they bought from other countries, mainly the USA. i'm sure cambodia can buy from others, too like china, france, russia, korea, the usa, germany, etc... forget forget that, ok!
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