Cambodian Govt Recalls Its Ambassador In Bangkok

[george]

CONFLICTS OVER THAKSIN

Cambodian govt recalls its ambassador

The Cambodian government on Thursday evening announced to temporarily call back its Ambassador to Thailand, a move came shortly after Thai government's recall of its ambassador to Cambodia.

The decision was announced at 8:30 pm local time by Sok An, minister of council of ministers, at a hastily arranged press conference.

"The move we took is a response to Thai's recall of its Ambassador to Cambodia," Sok An said."That we appointed Thaksin as our government's adviser is Cambodia's internal affairs and conforms to international practice."

Earlier Thursday, the Thai government decided to recall its Ambassador to Cambodia to protest against the appointment of the ousted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatre as adviser of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and the government.

The decision came one day after Cambodian government announced appointment of Thaksin as adviser of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his government. The appointment was signed by by Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni. Moreover, the Cambodian government repeated its refusal to extradite Thaksin if requested.

The Thai government said that it is ready to demand of revising bilateral agreements, which have been agreed by the two countries.

The Thai government's movement is based on diplomatic principle, which does not intend to any violence to occur between the two neighboring countries, Thai Foreign Ministry said.

-- The Nation 2009-11-05

[animatic]

Tit for tat. Tits for tots. Same same.

After her letter to the Nation, she deserved a recall.

I say Nay to Madam Aye anyway.

Edited November 5, 2009 by animatic

[lensta]

Does anyone at the Nation check the English before they print these stories???

[timekeeper]

this was predictable, Abhissit should have expelled them at the same time as he ordered the recall of the Thai ambassadors from Cambodia.

it would have been a stronger message.

[webfact]

Appointing Thaksin 'an insult' to Thai justice system

By The Nation

Published on November 6, 2009

Thailand recalled its ambassador to Phnom Penh yesterday to protest against the appointment of convicted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra as economic adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his government.

At the same time, the government said it wanted to review all bilateral agreements and commitments signed between Thailand and Cambodia by both current and previous administrations.

Ambassador to Cambodia Prasas Prasavinitchai arrived in Bangkok at 9pm.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Thaksin's appointment could be considered as Cambodia intervening in the Thai justice system and disregarding the feelings of Thai people. He added that the Foreign Ministry's actions were aimed at making Cambodia realise the damage it had done.

"We have to implement diplomatic procedures to air our feelings. I have already given Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya the job of making the procedure public," Abhisit said.

The premier insisted that the moves would not affect relations between the Thai and Cambodian public, who will continue to be good neighbours.

"We are conducting the protest at a governmental level," he said.

In an order signed by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, Thaksin was appointed as economic adviser to Hun Sen and his government on Wednesday.

"Thaksin has already been appointed by royal decree ... as personal adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and the adviser to the Cambodian government in charge of economy," said a statement from the Cambodian government that was read on television yesterday. "Allowing Thaksin to stay in Cambodia is virtuous behaviour ... good friends need to help each other in difficult circumstances."

The statement went on to call charges against Thaksin as being "politically motivated" and vowed not to extradite him if he "decides to stay in Cambodia or travels in and out in order to fulfil his duties".

Upon his arrival in Thailand last month to attend the Asean summit, Hun Sen announced that he had offered Thaksin, whom he regards as a close friend, a residence and a job.

The Foreign Ministry's decision to recall the Thai ambassador is the strongest protest in years and the government has said all ongoing cooperation between the two nations would be put on hold for the time being.

The foreign minister's secretary, Chavanont Intarakomalsut, agreed with Abhisit and reiterated that giving Thaksin a job could be seen as Cambodia intervening in the Thai justice system.

"Thaksin's appointment is an insult to the Thai justice system," he said at a press conference.

Giving Thaksin the job clearly shows that the Cambodian premier cannot distinguish between personal interests and the mutual interests of the two countries, Chavanont said.

Before the decision to recall the envoy was made, Abhisit called a meeting with Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and senior army officers, including Army chief General Anupong Paochinda, early yesterday before meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban and Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya.

Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said the ministers had unanimously agreed to go ahead with the measures.

"Cambodia has sent us a clear signal and this is not the first time. It is obvious that they cannot separate international ties from personal friendships, so we have no other choice," he said.

He added that Kasit would discuss the issue with high-ranking officials at Foreign Ministry and see what level the Thailand-Cambodia diplomatic ties should be downgraded to.

When asked if Abhisit would discuss the issue with Hun Sen, because both are due to attend a mini-summit in Tokyo of leaders from countries in the Mekong Basin on Friday and Saturday, Panitan said: "We are willing, if he [Hun Sen] wants to talk."

In related news, reports say that the Cambodian army is on alert at the border area near the disputed Preah Vihear temple, where the two countries last fought in April.

"The situation is calm, but we're on alert. The prime minister has already ordered us to protect our territory," deputy commander-in-chief of the Cambodian armed forces Chea Dar said yesterday.

"Cambodia will not invade Thai territory, but if Thai troops enter even one-centimetre into our territory, they will be destroyed," he added.

Meanwhile, Thaksin sent out a Twitter message yesterday accusing the Thai government of behaving like a child and overreacting by recalling the Thai envoy from Phnom Penh.

-- The Nation 2009/11/06

[awd]

Maybe the Thai Justice System should take a long hard look in the mirror instead of just being insulted. The truth hurts sometimes.

[geovalin]

"Appointing Thaksin 'an insult' to Thai justice system"

No sense.

It's impossible to insult something which does not exist.

[toptuan]

Does anyone at the Nation check the English before they print these stories???

No.

[rixalex]

"Appointing Thaksin 'an insult' to Thai justice system"

No sense.

It's impossible to insult something which does not exist.

That's true. Justice does not exist. If it did, Thaksin wouldn't be swanning around stirring up trouble, all for the sake of his own bacon.

If there was justice, Thaksin would have accepted his conviction just as he accepted being cleared of concealing his assets by the courts.

[jamesjdaly]

It's just so sorry to see what Cambodia has ended up with after years of barbaric torture and genocide under Mr Pot; Hun Sen and that shit Shinawatra; two of the most corrupt and selfish animals that God ever produced. 'Vermin' and 'scum' don't even begin to describe them. Now they can go on a rape and plunder spree together! Go ahead, boys, line your own pockets first.

[webfact]

Police step up security at Cambodian embassy

Police have stepped up security outside the Cambodia Embassy following the strained bilateral relations.

Some 45 crowd-control police were deployed to guard the embassy since Thursday night.

Police also set up barricades around the embassy.

Pol Col Anat Kledmanee said if angry Thais come to rally outside the Cambodian embassy, some 150 more police officers would be deployed there.

-- The Nation 2009/11/06

[newsfooter][/newsfooter]

[sunnymarky]

Police step up security at Cambodian embassy

Police have stepped up security outside the Cambodia Embassy following the strained bilateral relations.

Some 45 crowd-control police were deployed to guard the embassy since Thursday night.

Police also set up barricades around the embassy.

Pol Col Anat Kledmanee said if angry Thais come to rally outside the Cambodian embassy, some 150 more police officers would be deployed there.

-- The Nation 2009/11/06

[newsfooter][/newsfooter]

Whatever you think of Thai politics it has to be an insult to appoint a man who runs away from the neighbouring country to avoid appearing before the courts.

Anyway if you think Thai politics is crazy go to the loonies in Cambodia where its "democracy" doesnt bear up to any scrutiny

[321niti123]

Police step up security at Cambodian embassy

Police have stepped up security outside the Cambodia Embassy following the strained bilateral relations.

Some 45 crowd-control police were deployed to guard the embassy since Thursday night.

Police also set up barricades around the embassy.

Pol Col Anat Kledmanee said if angry Thais come to rally outside the Cambodian embassy, some 150 more police officers would be deployed there.

-- The Nation 2009/11/06

[newsfooter][/newsfooter]

If angry thais actually came to rally outside the Cambodian Embassy, 150 police officers wont be able to do anything about it.

If they can get into the airport, the constitutional house, or take over bangkok for almost a week, a hundred an fifty soldiers is nothing.

[Yoshitaka]

"The appointment was signed by by Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni". -- The Nation 2009-11-05

Sorry, NOT signed by Hun Sen.

[Yoshitaka]

"Diplomats not supporting Thailand's recall of Ambassador to Cambodia "

http://www.examiner.com/x-26647-Asia-Trave...dor-to-Cambodia