PM: Asean to discuss Thai-Cambodian issue Feb 26

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will discuss the Thai-Cambodian conflicts on February 26.

Speaking during his weekly TV program on NBT Channel, Abhisit said he believes only negotiations between the two countries could end the border disputes.

He also expressed confidence that Cambodia would eventually return to the negotiating table.

-- The Nation 2011-02-13

PM confident Thailand can explain to UN

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Sunday expressed confidence that Thailand would be able to explain to the United Nations about the border skirmishes with Cambodia.

He said Thailand would be able to explain to the International Community that Bangkok did not start the fight.

He said the Thai government would inform the UN that Phnom Penh also used the ancient Preah Vihear Temple as a base for launching attacks against Thai troops.

-- The Nation 2011-02-13