Saturday, September 19, 2009

PAD protesters break last blockade, they are now marching toward Preah Vihear temple: The Nation

PM worries on clash in Si Sa Ket

Sat, September 19, 2009
The Nation

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva expressed concerns on Saturday over a report that yellow-shirted protesters clashed with Si Sa Ket people on their way to Preah Vihear Temple. He said he did not want to see Thais clash among themselves.

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban is already assigned to handle the matter, Abhisit said.

The prime minister was speaking after yellow shirted protesters clash with local villagers in Si Sa Ket on Saturday before managing to go nearer to the entrance of Preah Vihear Temple.

Thai TV reported that the clash which took place at about 1.40pm left many villagers injured.

The protesters who are members of People's Alliance for Democracy planned to march to the entrance of the temple to demand for the Khmers to move out of the disputed areas.

The clash happened as many local villagers did not agree with the protest, viewing it would damage the country's repuation as well as economic and relations with neighbouring country.

They formed a blockage on a road which is leading to the park near the temple. Anti-riot police who are in full gear also set up barricades.

The Thai TV reporter reported that the blockage is the last stop and now that the protesters could break it, they are now marching to the temple.

5 comments:

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Anonymous said...

Welcome to Cambodia land mines, and leave some legs, body part. Yellow shirt changed to red.

Anonymous said...

This seemed ridiculous all forces are not armed and if this occured very bad our forces will get injured without protected gears. Hun Sen would say uh oh I told you be very careful. 4,000 siam versus 1,000 forces + 500 villagers. This is unacceptable remembered US had pouring in $58M for road contruction nothing had been happened. At least they should bought some gears for our forces such as protected bortons, helmets and bullet proofs vest. Where is all the money? All for CPP members.

Anonymous said...

8:00 watch it! hun sen's police is good and fully armed only when they handle khmer people!

Anonymous said...

The local from Phumisarol are Khmer people. How can people say Khmer kill each other? Only the fanatic Thai soldiers would ruthlessly shoot Cambodian citizens kill Khmer people.

Thanks Phumisarol Khmer from Sisaket for doing your best to protect Cambodia against additional greed of Khmer heritage.

Your sacrifice and lost are not forgotten, our ancestors are proud of you!