Cambodia Blasts Thailand Over Red Shirt Accusations

[webfact]

Cambodia blasts Thailand over Red Shirt accusations

by Michelle Fitzpatrick

PHNOM PENH, October 13, 2010 (AFP) - Cambodia on Wednesday accused Thai authorities of playing "dirty games" and concocting evidence that anti-government "Red Shirts" had received weapons training on its territory.

Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said that 11 Red Shirts picked up in the northern province of Chiang Mai this month had confessed to receiving three weeks of training in Siem Reap to assassinate politicians.

"When they came back to Thailand, they were sent to Chiang Mai to prepare for assignment. They told us that they were trained for sabotage and assassination," DSI chief Tharit Pengdit told AFP on Monday.

The 11 men, who are reportedly part of a larger group of 39 militants, will not face charges but will serve as witnesses in efforts to prosecute the people who organised the training, he added.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said that he had been in touch with his Thai counterpart Abhisit Vejjajiva about the allegations and asked him to clarify Bangkok's position.

In a speech at a university graduation ceremony, Hun Sen said Cambodia had a "responsibility to fight against terrorism" and that it would "not interfere in Thailand's internal affairs".

The government-owned Thai news website MCOT quoted Police Lieutenant Colonel Payao Thongsen as saying that the men were taken by Red Shirt leaders to Cambodia without passing legal immigration processes.

The Cambodian government strongly rejected the allegations, saying it would not allow foreigners to set up training camps on its territory.

In a statement, a spokesman for the Council of Ministers accused the Thai authorities of engaging in "malicious political manoeuvring" to link the country to Thailand's internal problems.

Cambodia "strongly demands that Thailand DSI put an end to the dirty games of concocting evidences to deflect Thailand public opinion from Thailand's own internal political and social problems," he said.

Mass anti-government rallies by the Red Shirts in the heart of Bangkok in April and May left 91 people dead -- mainly civilians -- in clashes between demonstrators and armed soldiers.

The Thai government has blamed the movement for a recent string of bomb blasts, but the Reds deny any involvement and have accused the authorities of a conspiracy to justify tough security powers and tarnish the Reds' image.

Ties between Thailand and Cambodia have been strained since a long-running dispute over a border temple flared up in 2008, and the Red Shirt row threatens to reverse a recent thaw in relations.

In another statement, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the "unsubstantiated and malignant claim made by the DSI is causing greater harm to the Thai-Cambodian relations".

Thailand was outraged when Cambodia hired ousted former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, a hero to many of the Reds, as an economic adviser in November 2009.

The move led to both countries withdrawing their ambassadors and relations were not fully restored until Thaksin resigned in August of this year.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2010-10-13

[dumball]

I feel the cambodians have a very good point here , the Thai having worn the Preah Vehear thread so thin , have now changed tactics to this military traing accusation , once again as a diversion to cover up what is realy going on in Thailand . They would do far better spending their time and energy on the problems within Thai borders , that are growing more sinister as time goes by due to insufficient action by its government . All of the current 'Plans' they have conceived and put into action in recent times are proving to be almost ineffectual , this , of course , being due to the fact that they only have incompetants to impliment them .

[geriatrickid]

Here we go. Again.

Serious allegations require a compelling case.

If Thailand is correct than Cambodia has effectively supported covert hostile actions. For Thailand's sake, I hope it can make its case.

For the sake of regional peace, I hope the Thai allegations are incorrect. Flag waving and aggressive rhetoric is the precursor for violent confrontation. It is a confrontation that Thailand will lose in the long run since the key players in the region, China and Vietnam will back Cambodia. Diplomacy is the wiser option.

[moe666]

The Redshirts are playing for keeps and the Thai government hasn't realized that and it keeps trying to change the subject and points fingers everywhere but up.

[Thai at Heart]

Seems Suthep's habit of running his mouth off to the public has infected a few people.

What do you expect Cambodia to say? Oh yes of course, those blokes in khakis running around going bang bang in the jungle. They are on a paint ball course.

So the burden of proof is completely on Thailand. If they don't have it other than some evidence from a bunch of guys the CRES has locked up, it is hardly a compelling case. Thus, by shooting their mouths off, Thailand has lost any chance of having the moral high ground, because you can't just go around the world accusing countries of harbouring terrorists without something a bit more than hearsay.

Word to the people at the top. If you can't prove it, don't say it, and read the fable of the little boy who cried "Wolf".

In fact, this problem is very infectious. Where is that Interpol warrant against Thaksin? Seems at least Kasit has had an jab to shut him up recently.

[howardprice]

Does anyone notice the red shirts complain only of their people killed. I noticed that every grenade that killed or mained innocent Thais CAME FROM THE RED SHIRT SIDE.

Sua dang untarai mark!

[Max4243]

When relationship seems to be getting better, here we go again, Thailand have to make to first move to spoil it. Don't the Thai Government get proof and then discuss this quitely with her neighbour instead of accusing her neighbour through the media?

Tired of hearing this words,"Amazing Thailand", but truly it is amazing.

[webfact]

NONTHABURI BLAST

PM calls for caution in public

Cambodia slams DSI for accusing it of allowing weapons

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday urged security officials to exercise caution while making public statements after Cambodia issued a strong statement denying it was sheltering and supporting weapons training for red shirts.

He said ongoing investigations into the activities of the red shirts would continue but officials should not verify and imply any information that would hurt bilateral relations as the probes were not completely over.

"Prime Minister Hun Sen has confirmed to me that Cambodian authorities had not been involved in any weapons training, and if the probes discover anything [otherwise], everything will be discussed directly between the governments of both countries.

"But first we need to acquire information upon completion of all investigations in hand," he added.

"We have to do things that are right and necessary, but giving a public statement over the issue requires extra caution. No country can allow weapons training to occur inside its territory against Thailand's security," he said.

Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya is set to hand over investigation reports by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) indicating that weapons training was provided on Cambodian soil.

The Foreign Ministry would also make a statement in response to Cambodia's denial as well as ask for cooperation to verify the DSI reports. "I don't think bilateral relations have been affected over this issue," he added.

DSI director-general Tharit Pengdit said he had accepted a written protest from the Cambodian government against the DSI's statement about weapons training, but had stood by its intelligence reports with facts supplied by its agents on on-site active duty.

"All DSI officials have been instructed to be very careful about giving public statements that could affect Thai-Cambodian relations," he added.

Meanwhile, Pheu Thai MP Wisut Chaiyanarun vowed to resign if a Parliament contract employee could not defend her involvement in a Bt50,000 transaction. The money was eventually received by pro-red bomber Samai Wongsuwan, who was killed in a Nonthaburi apartment explosion last week.

Wasa Theprian, and an unnamed businessman involved in the transaction process, would meet with police tomorrow. Wisut, who sought employment for Wasa at Parliament, claimed that the businessman used Wasa to transfer the money to Kasi Ditthanarat one day after the explosion. Police had earlier said that Kasi gave some money to Samai and also allowed him the use of a pickup truck.

A former security guard working for Pheu Thai Party, Suksan Rangwiren, was yesterday afternoon handed over to Bangkok's Bang Rak police, who are investigating the discovery of an RPG launcher and four rockets found in a room rented under his name. He surrendered to police in Chumphon yesterday morning and denied any wrongdoing.

In a related development, Cambodia yesterday accused Thai authorities of playing "dirty games" and concocting evidence that the red shirts had received weapons training on its territory, Agence France-Presse reported.

In Phnom Penh, the Cambodian government strongly rejected the allegations, saying it would not allow foreigners to set up training camps on its territory. In a statement, a spokesman for the Council of Ministers accused Thai authorities of engaging in "malicious political manoeuvring" to link Cambodia to Thailand's internal problems.

Cambodia "strongly demands that Thailand's DSI put an end to the dirty games of concocting evidence to deflect Thailand's public opinion from Thailand's own internal political and social problems," he said.

-- The Nation 2010-10-14

[geovalin]

It's possible that the training occurred without the Cambodian gvt be aware but it's absolutely impossible to imagine that the coaches were Cambodian for multiple reasons. One of the reasons is that Cambodians are not so good fighters.

It's not possible to check who is making what in a forest. If 20 persons are playing hide and seek, you call that war training...

[OzMick]

"The money was eventually received by pro-red bomber Samai Wongsuwan, who was killed in a Nonthaburi apartment explosion last week."

" the businessman used Wasa to transfer the money to Kasi Ditthanarat one day after the explosion."

Bloody good trick, that one! Or piss-poor reporting.

"A former security guard working for Pheu Thai Party, Suksan Rangwiren................................. the discovery of an RPG launcher and four rockets found in a room rented under his name. He............... denied any wrongdoing."

My bet is that he'll claim they were planted in his room by persons unknown while he was on a 3-week training course in Cambodia.

[chantorn]

Cambodia is lying, and DSI knew it.

[dumball]

Cambodia is lying, and DSI knew it.

Should the DSI be positive on their publicaly released statement , they should have informed the Cambodian authorities BEFORE spouting off , that is normal protocol of which you are obviously unaware of or could care less . It is people such as yourself , who stand behind unsubstantiated cods wallop for no other reason than the people making the statement are Thai , we all , of course , are fully conversant with the fact that "I Thai , I know " . What you have not thought about is that it could cause grave and far reaching repercussions for people such as yourself , together with Thai in general , I lived through WW11 as a young person , you have no idea what that involves with all of the deprevation . Should you believe that many Thai already suffer these conditions , please be ready for a very severe eye opener , it would look good on people such as yourself , be as stupid as you wish , but please do not open your mouth and prove it to all and sundry .

[hoaker]

Only in Thailand where the words of a criminal is most accountable!!! Idiots... Criminals are the least of the quotes DSI should be making. even with a confession, evidence still needs to be analysed and concluded not becuase some doosh was paid to say it... ssoooooo aggrevating to see incompetence in an agency who is suppose to serve and protect.

[animatic]

It's possible that the training occurred without the Cambodian gvt be aware but it's absolutely impossible to imagine that the coaches were Cambodian for multiple reasons. One of the reasons is that Cambodians are not so good fighters.

It's not possible to check who is making what in a forest. If 20 persons are playing hide and seek, you call that war training...

Agreed, this is just boilerplate Cambo denials,

I am sure they understand Thaksin's scurvy crew is using their land for things.

It is logical that this is so, and that certain Cambo low end officials are

profiting handsomely to keep it quiet. Too many escaped reds and the like

hiding out there for them NOT too be actively plotting from there too.

Training need not make a lot of noise either, just enough of a pop to hit the target.

But Hun Sen will have to deny it

or it will look like he is condoning it, and that means a war.

[dumball]

'animatic' timestamp='1287031736' post='3953409']

'geovalin' timestamp='1287016011' post='3952803']

It's possible that the training occurred without the Cambodian gvt be aware but it's absolutely impossible to imagine that the coaches were Cambodian for multiple reasons. One of the reasons is that Cambodians are not so good fighters.

It's not possible to check who is making what in a forest. If 20 persons are playing hide and seek, you call that war training...

Agreed, this is just boilerplate Cambo denials,

I am sure they understand Thaksin's scurvy crew is using their land for things.

It is logical that this is so, and that certain Cambo low end officials are

profiting handsomely to keep it quiet. Too many escaped reds and the like

hiding out there for them NOT too be actively plotting from there too.

Training need not make a lot of noise either, just enough of a pop to hit the target.

But Hun Sen will have to deny it

or it will look like he is condoning it, and that means a war.

Animatic , I normaly appreciate your posts , but this one has gone along the lines of the DSI statement despite your 'Logic' , Surmisal , surmisal and even more surmisal , give some known and proven FACTS that we can all appreciate , until then you are only adding more wood to a fire that may not even exsist .

[dumball]

'animatic' timestamp='1287031736' post='3953409']

'geovalin' timestamp='1287016011' post='3952803']

It's possible that the training occurred without the Cambodian gvt be aware but it's absolutely impossible to imagine that the coaches were Cambodian for multiple reasons. One of the reasons is that Cambodians are not so good fighters.

It's not possible to check who is making what in a forest. If 20 persons are playing hide and seek, you call that war training...

Agreed, this is just boilerplate Cambo denials,

I am sure they understand Thaksin's scurvy crew is using their land for things.

It is logical that this is so, and that certain Cambo low end officials are

profiting handsomely to keep it quiet. Too many escaped reds and the like

hiding out there for them NOT too be actively plotting from there too.

Training need not make a lot of noise either, just enough of a pop to hit the target.

But Hun Sen will have to deny it

or it will look like he is condoning it, and that means a war.

Animatic , I normaly appreciate your posts , but this one has gone along the lines of the DSI statement despite your 'Logic' , Surmisal , surmisal and even more surmisal , give some known and proven FACTS that we can all appreciate , until then you are only adding more wood to a fire that may not even exsist .

[animatic]

'geovalin' timestamp='1287016011' post='3952803'

It's possible that the training occurred without the Cambodian gvt be aware but it's absolutely impossible to imagine that the coaches were Cambodian for multiple reasons. One of the reasons is that Cambodians are not so good fighters.

It's not possible to check who is making what in a forest. If 20 persons are playing hide and seek, you call that war training...

'animatic' timestamp='1287031736' post='3953409'

Agreed, this is just boilerplate Cambo denials,

I am sure they understand Thaksin's scurvy crew is using their land for things.

It is logical that this is so, and that certain Cambo low end officials are profiting handsomely to keep it quiet. Too many escaped reds and the like hiding out there for them NOT too be actively plotting from there too. Training need not make a lot of noise either, just enough of a pop to hit the target.

But Hun Sen will have to deny it

or it will look like he is condoning it, and that means a war.

'dumball' timestamp='1287033685' post='3953515'

Animatic , I normaly appreciate your posts , but this one has gone along the lines of the DSI statement despite your 'Logic' , Surmisal , surmisal and even more surmisal , give some known and proven FACTS that we can all appreciate , until then you are only adding more wood to a fire that may not even exsist .

This is a discussion forum, not a 'Newspaper of Record' forum.

My opinion based on logical inference is equally valid as commentary.

No matter how you wish to conjugate the verb.

I do think the DSI should have said nothing about it to the public.

But I don't for a minute imagine that anti-Thai Gov. actions are NOT taking place across that border. Too many players have escaped to there, and this is one of the few ways they have of EVER coming back this decade.

Edited October 14, 2010 by animatic

[chantorn]

Cambodia is lying, and DSI knew it.

Should the DSI be positive on their publicaly released statement , they should have informed the Cambodian authorities BEFORE spouting off , that is normal protocol of which you are obviously unaware of or could care less . It is people such as yourself , who stand behind unsubstantiated cods wallop for no other reason than the people making the statement are Thai , we all , of course , are fully conversant with the fact that "I Thai , I know " . What you have not thought about is that it could cause grave and far reaching repercussions for people such as yourself , together with Thai in general , I lived through WW11 as a young person , you have no idea what that involves with all of the deprevation . Should you believe that many Thai already suffer these conditions , please be ready for a very severe eye opener , it would look good on people such as yourself , be as stupid as you wish , but please do not open your mouth and prove it to all and sundry .

We all have been taught in school that Thailand is the greatest, especially during King Rama 5, which make us equal the European (and ahead of the American at that time). We Thais even have our own written language, which the Burmese, Laos and Cambodian copied. Vietnum & Malaysia don't even have their own written language, hence they use Roman alphbets.

We all have been taught in school that Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos are communist, and they try to influence the Thai rural people into taking arms to bring down Thai's democratically elected government; just to turn Thailand into a communist state, just like them.

[OzMick]

Cambodia is lying, and DSI knew it.

Should the DSI be positive on their publicaly released statement , they should have informed the Cambodian authorities BEFORE spouting off , that is normal protocol of which you are obviously unaware of or could care less . It is people such as yourself , who stand behind unsubstantiated cods wallop for no other reason than the people making the statement are Thai , we all , of course , are fully conversant with the fact that "I Thai , I know " . What you have not thought about is that it could cause grave and far reaching repercussions for people such as yourself , together with Thai in general , I lived through WW11 as a young person , you have no idea what that involves with all of the deprevation . Should you believe that many Thai already suffer these conditions , please be ready for a very severe eye opener , it would look good on people such as yourself , be as stupid as you wish , but please do not open your mouth and prove it to all and sundry .

We all have been taught in school that Thailand is the greatest, especially during King Rama 5, which make us equal the European (and ahead of the American at that time). We Thais even have our own written language, which the Burmese, Laos and Cambodian copied. Vietnum & Malaysia don't even have their own written language, hence they use Roman alphbets.

We all have been taught in school that Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos are communist, and they try to influence the Thai rural people into taking arms to bring down Thai's democratically elected government; just to turn Thailand into a communist state, just like them.

They used to teach children that the earth was flat. Didn't make it true, did it?

[hoaker]

Cambodia is lying, and DSI knew it.

Should the DSI be positive on their publicaly released statement , they should have informed the Cambodian authorities BEFORE spouting off , that is normal protocol of which you are obviously unaware of or could care less . It is people such as yourself , who stand behind unsubstantiated cods wallop for no other reason than the people making the statement are Thai , we all , of course , are fully conversant with the fact that "I Thai , I know " . What you have not thought about is that it could cause grave and far reaching repercussions for people such as yourself , together with Thai in general , I lived through WW11 as a young person , you have no idea what that involves with all of the deprevation . Should you believe that many Thai already suffer these conditions , please be ready for a very severe eye opener , it would look good on people such as yourself , be as stupid as you wish , but please do not open your mouth and prove it to all and sundry .

We all have been taught in school that Thailand is the greatest, especially during King Rama 5, which make us equal the European (and ahead of the American at that time). We Thais even have our own written language, which the Burmese, Laos and Cambodian copied. Vietnum & Malaysia don't even have their own written language, hence they use Roman alphbets.

We all have been taught in school that Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos are communist, and they try to influence the Thai rural people into taking arms to bring down Thai's democratically elected government; just to turn Thailand into a communist state, just like them.

What made Thailand veer off course this far and let everybody else surpass? kreang jai lor?

[RedNIvar]

We all have been taught in school that Thailand is the greatest, especially during King Rama 5, which make us equal the European (and ahead of the American at that time). We Thais even have our own written language, which the Burmese, Laos and Cambodian copied. Vietnum & Malaysia don't even have their own written language, hence they use Roman alphbets.

We all have been taught in school that Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos are communist, and they try to influence the Thai rural people into taking arms to bring down Thai's democratically elected government; just to turn Thailand into a communist state, just like them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_language

Many scholars believe that the Thai script is derived from the Khmer script, which is modeled after the Brahmic script from the Indic family. However, in appearance, Thai is closer to Thai Dam script, which may have the same Indian origins as the Khmer script. The language and its script^{[citation needed]} are closely related to the Lao languageand script. Most literate Lao are able to read and understand Thai, as more than half of the Thai vocabulary, grammar, intonation, vowels and so forth are common with the Lao language. Much like the Burmese adopted the Mon script (which also has Indic origins), the Thais adopted and modified the Khmer script to create their own writing system. While the oldest known inscription in the Khmer language dates from 611 CE, inscriptions in Thai writing began to appear around 1292 CE.

You are full it. What is the source of your information. The Khmer script is more than 600 years older than Thai script. If anything you copied it from them........oooh nooooooo......never.

Actually the whole region acquired its script from the Indian. So whatever you thought of your script as being original is actually not. Even your religious script which is in Pali, came from Sanskrit. Face the fact.

[chantorn]

We all have been taught in school that Thailand is the greatest, especially during King Rama 5, which make us equal the European (and ahead of the American at that time). We Thais even have our own written language, which the Burmese, Laos and Cambodian copied. Vietnum & Malaysia don't even have their own written language, hence they use Roman alphbets.

We all have been taught in school that Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos are communist, and they try to influence the Thai rural people into taking arms to bring down Thai's democratically elected government; just to turn Thailand into a communist state, just like them.

http://en.wikipedia....i/Thai_language

Many scholars believe that the Thai script is derived from the Khmer script, which is modeled after the Brahmic script from the Indic family. However, in appearance, Thai is closer to Thai Dam script, which may have the same Indian origins as the Khmer script. The language and its script^{[citation needed]} are closely related to the Lao languageand script. Most literate Lao are able to read and understand Thai, as more than half of the Thai vocabulary, grammar, intonation, vowels and so forth are common with the Lao language. Much like the Burmese adopted the Mon script (which also has Indic origins), the Thais adopted and modified the Khmer script to create their own writing system. While the oldest known inscription in the Khmer language dates from 611 CE, inscriptions in Thai writing began to appear around 1292 CE.

You are full it. What is the source of your information. The Khmer script is more than 600 years older than Thai script. If anything you copied it from them........oooh nooooooo......never.

Actually the whole region acquired its script from the Indian. So whatever you thought of your script as being original is actually not. Even your religious script which is in Pali, came from Sanskrit. Face the fact.

Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng (Thai: พ่อขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช; Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng; birth: around 1237-1247; death: 1298) was the third king of the Phra Ruang dynasty, ruling the Sukhothai Kingdom (a forerunner of the modern kingdom of Thailand) from 1279-1298, during its most prosperous era. He is credited with the creation of the Thai alphabet and the firm establishment of Theravada Buddhism as the state religion of the kingdom.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Khamhaeng_the_Great

[dumball]

Sooooooo 1279 is earlier than 611 , no wonder so many Thai use a calculator , not much good going back to school , it appears not much has changed , you are still being brainwashed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RedNIvar]

Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng (Thai: พ่อขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช; Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng; birth: around 1237-1247; death: 1298) was the third king of the Phra Ruang dynasty, ruling the Sukhothai Kingdom (a forerunner of the modern kingdom of Thailand) from 1279-1298, during its most prosperous era. He is credited with the creation of the Thai alphabet and the firm establishment of Theravada Buddhism as the state religion of the kingdom.

http://en.wikipedia....haeng_the_Great

You are typical of most Thai's. Only interested/tell half the story. Here is the full paragraph from your attached link above.

Pho Khun Ram Khamhaeng (Thai: พ่อขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช; Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng; birth: around 1237-1247; death: 1298) was the third king of the Phra Ruang dynasty, ruling the Sukhothai Kingdom (a forerunner of the modern kingdom of Thailand) from 1279-1298, during its most prosperous era. He is credited with the creation of the Thai alphabet and the firm establishment of Theravada Buddhism as the state religion of the kingdom. Recent scholarship has cast doubt on his role, however, noting that much of the information relating to his rule may be fabricated in the 19th century in order to legitimate the Siamese state in the face of colonial threats^[1].

[LomSak27]

Animatic Posted

Agreed, this is just boilerplate Cambo denials,

I am sure they understand Thaksin's scurvy crew is using their land for things.

It is logical that this is so, and that certain Cambo low end officials are

profiting handsomely to keep it quiet. Too many escaped reds and the like

hiding out there for them NOT too be actively plotting from there too.

Training need not make a lot of noise either, just enough of a pop to hit the target.

But Hun Sen will have to deny it

or it will look like he is condoning it, and that means a war.

Before you get rolling, keyboard pounding, spittle flying ani, REMEMBER; If these allegations are true then they are reason enough for Thailand to enact a state of war between the two contries. It would also be a real reason to convene a session of the UN, with aims of sanctioning Cambodia and laying real Terror charges against Thaksin.

Since neither has happend, nor does it seem remotely likely it will, we can safely conclude with 99.9 degree of certainty that this is just a bunch a ho0ey. Interestingly and tellingly, both the Thai goverment and media have a long and storied history of producing just such a product; ho0ey.

Now back to sleep

[Thai at Heart]

NONTHABURI BLAST

PM calls for caution in public

Cambodia slams DSI for accusing it of allowing weapons

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday urged security officials to exercise caution while making public statements after Cambodia issued a strong statement denying it was sheltering and supporting weapons training for red shirts.

He said ongoing investigations into the activities of the red shirts would continue but officials should not verify and imply any information that would hurt bilateral relations as the probes were not completely over.

"Prime Minister Hun Sen has confirmed to me that Cambodian authorities had not been involved in any weapons training, and if the probes discover anything [otherwise], everything will be discussed directly between the governments of both countries.

"But first we need to acquire information upon completion of all investigations in hand," he added.

"We have to do things that are right and necessary, but giving a public statement over the issue requires extra caution. No country can allow weapons training to occur inside its territory against Thailand's security," he said.

Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya is set to hand over investigation reports by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) indicating that weapons training was provided on Cambodian soil.

The Foreign Ministry would also make a statement in response to Cambodia's denial as well as ask for cooperation to verify the DSI reports. "I don't think bilateral relations have been affected over this issue," he added.

DSI director-general Tharit Pengdit said he had accepted a written protest from the Cambodian government against the DSI's statement about weapons training, but had stood by its intelligence reports with facts supplied by its agents on on-site active duty.

"All DSI officials have been instructed to be very careful about giving public statements that could affect Thai-Cambodian relations," he added.

Meanwhile, Pheu Thai MP Wisut Chaiyanarun vowed to resign if a Parliament contract employee could not defend her involvement in a Bt50,000 transaction. The money was eventually received by pro-red bomber Samai Wongsuwan, who was killed in a Nonthaburi apartment explosion last week.

Wasa Theprian, and an unnamed businessman involved in the transaction process, would meet with police tomorrow. Wisut, who sought employment for Wasa at Parliament, claimed that the businessman used Wasa to transfer the money to Kasi Ditthanarat one day after the explosion. Police had earlier said that Kasi gave some money to Samai and also allowed him the use of a pickup truck.

A former security guard working for Pheu Thai Party, Suksan Rangwiren, was yesterday afternoon handed over to Bangkok's Bang Rak police, who are investigating the discovery of an RPG launcher and four rockets found in a room rented under his name. He surrendered to police in Chumphon yesterday morning and denied any wrongdoing.

In a related development, Cambodia yesterday accused Thai authorities of playing "dirty games" and concocting evidence that the red shirts had received weapons training on its territory, Agence France-Presse reported.

In Phnom Penh, the Cambodian government strongly rejected the allegations, saying it would not allow foreigners to set up training camps on its territory. In a statement, a spokesman for the Council of Ministers accused Thai authorities of engaging in "malicious political manoeuvring" to link Cambodia to Thailand's internal problems.

Cambodia "strongly demands that Thailand's DSI put an end to the dirty games of concocting evidence to deflect Thailand's public opinion from Thailand's own internal political and social problems," he said.

-- The Nation 2010-10-14

Is this the polite way of saying "Abhisit blasts officials for blasting Cambodia"?

[TAWP]

Something like that, or 'keep your mouth shut until you have it water-tight'.