Suthep: Thailand is not at a disadvantage over the border dispute

BANGKOK, 26 April 2011 (NNT)-Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Tuagsuban said it was only the opinion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to review all diplomatic ties with Cambodia while affirming that the Thai Government would uphold the JBC mechanism.

The Deputy Prime Minister assured the people that Thailand was not at a disadvantage, adding that the Thai military still provided full protection for national sovereignty. The army only retaliated when necessary while also making sure that their operation will not harm border residents nor trigger animosity in its disputing party.

Mr. Suthep insisted that both nations would achieve mutual agreements over the border issue through bilateral talks despite a presence of a third country. Thailand will need to consider whether or not it would take any action to pressure Cambodia at this point. He also expressed disbelief that Cambodian Prime Minister, Somdech Hunsen fell gravely ill as rumored.

-- NNT 2011-04-26

Cabinet not consider downgrade ties with Cambodia to avoid impact on trade, people; opts to use military operation to pressure Cambodia /MCOT

AFP: New fighting spreads along Thai-Cambodian border

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Trial against Thaksin's niece to start June 14

The Supreme Court inquiry on the asset concealment case involving Pheu Thai MP Chinnicha Wongsawat is scheduled to commence on June 14 following Tuesday's ruling that the case merits the judicial review.

If convicted, Chinnicha, daughter of former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and niece of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, will lose her House seat from Chiang Mai and face a five-year ban from holding political office.

-- The Nation 2011-04-26

Thailand to review Thai-Cambodian relations: Foreign Minister

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@suthichai (Who's in Indonesia): Indonesia's FM told me Kasit will meet him Jakarta tmrrw to discuss border conflict./via@tulsathit

Indonesia's FM told me France will chair security council nxt month, so Bkk, P.Penh "must hurry &do whatever they have to do" /via@suthichai /via@tulsathit

Thai, Cambodian troops fighting spreads to environs of Preah Vihear temple

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People's Alliance For Democracy Urges Govt To Expel Cambodian Troops

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University Researchers brief the Pattaya Mayor on worsening beach erosion

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Kasit to meet Asean Chair in Jakarta Thursday

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Navy search for missing Russian Tourist, on Island day trip from Pattaya

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to be continued,

Thailand Live Wednesday 27 April