Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Captured Thai soldier set free

8/02/2011
Bangkok Post

A Thai soldier who was captured by Cambodian soldiers during the fighting over the weekend was released on Tuesday morning, Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

The army spokesman said Pvt Songkran Thongchompoo was handed over to the Thai military attache to Phnom Penh and the soldier was returning to Thailand.

There were no clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces overnight, Col Sansern said.

Somsak Suwansucharit, the Si Sa Ket governor, said about 16,000 people had been evacuated from their homes in villages along the Thai-Cambodian border. They were staying at 40 holding centres.

The villagers would not be allowed to return to their homes until it is certain the situation has returned to normal, he said.

The governor said seven houses in border villages had completely burned down after being hit by shells during in the cross-border fire. The government will help build new houses for the families, he said.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

good gesture by cambodia, thailand better wake up and appreciate it!

Anonymous said...

What the fuck with your law motherfucker ah Kwack Hun Xen?

The civilian just cross afew meters from the frontier with no arm and harm, you motherfucker send to court and lock them to 6 to 8 years!

And the man with gun and come to kill people you set him FREE<

You motherfucker brain must go upside down ah Kwack Choymaray!