Monday, June 29, 2009

Defence Minister: Situation along Thai-Cambodian Border Remains under Control

The defence minister revealed that the situation remains normal along the Thai-Cambodia border near Preah Vihear after peace negotiations between the two countries.



General Prawit Wongsuwan, Thailand's Defence Minister revealed that the situation along Thai-Cambodia border remains in peace after Thailand has negotiated with Cambodia leader.

The defence minister has accompanied the deputy prime mimister Suthep Thaugsuban in a recent visit to Cambodia. He further informed that the talk in reducing tension along Thai-Cambodian border went well. He said that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a plan of not to create violence along the border.

However, with regard to the removal of troops out of the border, the defence minister said there will be another meeting to disccuss on this matter with Cambodia border authorities whether or not both sides will withdraw troops from the border area.

The defence minister reaffirmed that the situation along the border near Preah Vihear temple is back to normal. Meanwhile, the shops at the Thai-Cambodia crossing gate have been back to regular trading and ready to welcome visitors. Hoever the national park of Preah Vihear, which is the gateway to the temple from the Thailand side remains closed for security reasons.




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