The Thai government was infuriated when Thaksin Shinawatra, left, played a round of golf with Hen Sun. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith).November 23, 2009
Ismira Lutfia
Jakarta Globe
The government would agree to mediate in the escalating row between Thailand and Cambodia if the two neighboring countries asked it to, Foreign A f fairs Minister Marty Natalegawa said on Thursday.
“We would be willing to do that if we are considered to be able to assist them,” he said.
Marty added that the conflict was contrary to the spirit of regional amity that Asean member countries were trying to develop.
The relationship between Cambodia and Thailand has turned nasty recently, with both countries recalling their ambassadors earlier this month shortly after Phnom Penh’s announcement that it was naming ousted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra an economic adviser. Thaksin, a fugitive from the Thai justice system, responded by playing a round of golf in Cambodia with Hun Sen, enraging the Thai government.
On the sidelines of the recent APEC summit in Singapore, Marty said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had met with Thai Prime Minister Abhist Vejjajiva and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to listen to their views on the issue.
“We will see if there are any common views between the two sides,” Marty said, adding that it was essential for both countries to maintain communication.
“We want to be part of that communication to ensure the situation does not worsen,” Marty added.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah said over the weekend that Marty was scheduled to visit several Asean countries this week to formally introduce himself as the new foreign affairs minister.
The regional tour was a tradition among newly installed Asean ministers, Faizasyah said.
“We have received confirmation from the Philippines and Thailand,” he noted, adding that Marty was confirmed to meet with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
He said the ministry was still awaiting confirmation from Brunei, Vietnam, and Cambodia
The latest developments in bilateral and regional issues would be on the agenda, the spokesman said, including the ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. “We may have to listen to the concerns of each party in this matter,” Faizasyah said, adding that there was a need to get first-hand information from both countries.
Asean Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan has called on both countries to exercise restraint and on all Asean member states to refer to the Asean charter and the 1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia to help resolve the dispute.
“We would be willing to do that if we are considered to be able to assist them,” he said.
Marty added that the conflict was contrary to the spirit of regional amity that Asean member countries were trying to develop.
The relationship between Cambodia and Thailand has turned nasty recently, with both countries recalling their ambassadors earlier this month shortly after Phnom Penh’s announcement that it was naming ousted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra an economic adviser. Thaksin, a fugitive from the Thai justice system, responded by playing a round of golf in Cambodia with Hun Sen, enraging the Thai government.
On the sidelines of the recent APEC summit in Singapore, Marty said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had met with Thai Prime Minister Abhist Vejjajiva and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to listen to their views on the issue.
“We will see if there are any common views between the two sides,” Marty said, adding that it was essential for both countries to maintain communication.
“We want to be part of that communication to ensure the situation does not worsen,” Marty added.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah said over the weekend that Marty was scheduled to visit several Asean countries this week to formally introduce himself as the new foreign affairs minister.
The regional tour was a tradition among newly installed Asean ministers, Faizasyah said.
“We have received confirmation from the Philippines and Thailand,” he noted, adding that Marty was confirmed to meet with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
He said the ministry was still awaiting confirmation from Brunei, Vietnam, and Cambodia
The latest developments in bilateral and regional issues would be on the agenda, the spokesman said, including the ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. “We may have to listen to the concerns of each party in this matter,” Faizasyah said, adding that there was a need to get first-hand information from both countries.
Asean Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan has called on both countries to exercise restraint and on all Asean member states to refer to the Asean charter and the 1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia to help resolve the dispute.
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PM HUN SEN MUST RELINGUISHED HIS POSITION AS A PRIME MINISTER OF CAMBODIA, DUE TO HIS PERSONAL INVOLEMENT WITH SHINAWATRA WHICH INTERFERED WITH THE THAI INTERNAL AFFAIR.
AS A PRIME MINISTER, ONE SHOULD NOT ENGAGED IN THIS UNETHICAL BEHAVIORS AS SUCH. MUCK LESS, TO INVOLVED THE WHOLE COUNTRY.
CAMBODIA AND THAILAND HAVE A PROLONG HISTORY OF HATES. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO INCITE ANOTHER CONFLICTS AND PASS THIS HATRED DOWN TO THE NEW GENERATION.
STEP DOWN NOW!
The real history is about the Preah Vihear Temple and not about Mr. Thaksin.
It was the Thai, who started all the problem with the protest of yellow shirts at the border.
3:37AM I fully agree with you.
The tais must pull their troops out of Preah Vihear area as a prerequisite for a resumption of diplomatic ties.
This stupid guy pretending to be Tiger wood.., but he doesn't know shit about golfs..! he's better of teaching PM Thaksin how to ride water buffalo instead..
That red strip T-shirt, he's think he's tiger iron...or something?
stripe T-shirt?
Hun Sen showing off his red ball...
hun sen look like Poo Moto Dup...hahahahahah anyway hun sen luckily got Youns back his ass.
Thailand must acknowledge its past in the history books to align with the rest of the world. Their people have been thought the wrong things along which is the root cause of all the problem through ways of pride and arrogance.
This is the first time PM Hun Sen encountered a golf ball.
In reference to the picture; he's questioning Shinawatra "What are we suppose to do with this ball?"
Nevertheless, it's hard enough to hit the ball with two eye's.
I don't know how HS does it. He probably played mulligan. LOL!
Hahahaha! it's so funny..!
ThakSin: Now we are the best friend. If I can be a Thai prime mister again I do not forget you, but in that time I am the boss and you will be a slave.....sorry...bro... you are not smart enough
the Yellow shirts A Siamese King side, the Siam king still want the power and he not care the Thais peoples dies and nowaday Prime Minister is dog of A Siam King, if this Prime Minister don't want your Siam peoples have bloody idot he should get off himself by date 28-11-2009 to 2-12-2009 protest, from Khmer Victim.
Ah kwack asked Thaksin what color is his golf ball? Ah jouy marai ah kwack is THIS STUPID!
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