Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
On 06-07-08 August, the temperature at Preah Vihear temple is very cold and the entire mountain was covered with fog accompanied by light rain. Those who live in the region, whether they are soldiers or civilians, are affected by the cold weather. A larger number of civilians and soldiers caught the cold, and some are affected by malaria. A large number of Thai black-clad soldiers came down with malaria and were taken out to the hospital in Thailand on gurney, one after another. Cambodian soldiers also got the cold but they receive care from doctors based at the top of the mountain. Nevertheless, frontline Cambodian soldiers complained that the tents they just received as donations were shredded by the strong wind, whereas other soldiers said that they do not have any hammock or cover blanket when they sleep at night time. Cambodian soldiers are calling on Cambodian leader to provide the necessary equipments they need. Most soldiers, especially frontline Cambodian soldiers posted next to Thai soldiers, lack hammocks, blankets, etc… to sleep at night time.
