At least five people have died in the border clashes — some of the fiercest in years
Senin, 7 Februari 2011,
Renne R.A Kawilarang
VIVAnews - The deteriorating situation along the Thai-Cambodian border is undermining confidence in ASEAN and affecting economic recovery, tourism and investment prospect in the region, said Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in his urgent message to the two ASEAN Member States now trading fires with casualties on both sides.
"I am deeply concerned about the serious situation on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. This violent conflict must be brought under control and the two parties must return to the negotiating table soonest," said Surin in his written statement to VIVAnews.
The violent conflict started with a gun fire and artillery duals mid afternoon Friday 4 February near the long disputed site of an ancient Hindu Temple, Preah Vihear. While the International Court of Justice decided in favor of Cambodia in 1962, the areas adjacent to the Temple remain under dispute.
At least five people have died in the border clashes — some of the fiercest in years, the Associated Press reported.
"I have been in touch with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cambodia, Hor Namhong, and the Foreign Minister of Thailand, Kasit Piramya, and I have appealed for calm, maximum restraint on both sides, and expressed my fervent desire to see both sides in a positive exchange as soon as possible, said the ASEAN Secretary-General.
Surin also called both to allow ASEAN to help them bring some form of a temporary truce and cool down the emotions and temper so that a higher interest of both peoples and that of ASEAN can be protected and enhanced.
"The situation has escalated into open conflict. And that will definitely affect our economic development, confidence in our region, tourism and prospect for foreign investment, which have just been picking up in light of the world economic recovery," said Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan, who is a former Foreign Minister of Thailand.
6 comments:
Suspend Thailand from ASEAN until there is order in Bangkok.
The Thai gov't is rule by gangs. Thailand has lost the moral leadership within ASEAN.
Thailand's chaotic politic has spilled into neighboring country.
ASEAN nations should vote to temporarily suspend Thailand from membership until order is restored in BAngkok.
Khmer soldiers need more Stinger AM-92A and SAM prearing for the next round with Thailand, Because Thai will back back soon with helicopter and jet fighter. On the ground Khmers soldiers have always control.
ASEAN member country cannot be ruled by gangsters like Thailand.
Abhisit government is installed by gangster PADs propped up by the military.
There is a new government every year.
There is protest daily in Bangkok.
Thailand will internal trouble pull other ASEAN countries down with it.
Kick Thailand out of ASEAN for now until rule of law is restored.
The other day,HUN SEN said; Air Force is useless.This fucking idiot did not know a shit about Air power.He like to brag about beating American.In fact ,this idiot was only a simple khmer rouge soldier who was so good at killing his oun people.
Thai please invade PP
Its a matter of time before separatist insurgents in the south will carry blood letting inside Bangkok.
Arrogant Thais are too intoxicated with pride that's why the insurgents kill Thais almost on a daily basis.
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