Cambodia Dismisses Knowledge About Thaksin Entering Country

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Cambodia Dismisses Knowledge about Thaksin Entering Country

With speculations about a possible return of the ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, possibly to neighboring Cambodia, during the general election, the Cambodian information minister insists he has no knowledge of any such plan.

In an article posted yesterday on the Phnom Penh Post website, Information Minister Khieu Kanharith was asked whether ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be permitted to enter Cambodia during the Thai general election in which his sister is the Pheu Thai Party’s leading candidate for the premiership.

Khieu stated that he has not received any requests from Thaksin regarding his possible entry into Cambodia.

Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Koi Kuang also insisted that he has not received any information regarding Thaksin either.

He declined to further comment on the issue.

In a statement at the Cambodian Cabinet meeting last Friday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that he will not allow foreigners or foreign political organizations to use Cambodia as a base to attack or overthrow the government of any foreign country.

Thaksin is known to have close ties with Hun Sen and the appointment of Thaksin to an economic advisor post by Hun Sen sparked a conflict between the two countries up until when Thaksin resigned from the position.

-- Tan Network 2011-05-25

[samurai]

Any updates?

Few more people who know nothing about it either and have no information too?

Maybe Thaksin wrote on Twitter what he had for lunch - could be a hint.

Edited May 25, 2011 by samurai

[Thai at Heart]

This is turning into one of those really predictable teen horror flicks, sequel No 7. Where the plot has been played out 6 times before.

Is he in the cupboard, is he under the stairs, behind the curtains?

He's behind you

[ib1b4]

This is turning into one of those really predictable teen horror flicks, sequel No 7. Where the plot has been played out 6 times before.

Is he in the cupboard, is he under the stairs, behind the curtains?

He's behind you

Everybody will have to look closely , there maybe reds under their beds.

[Misterwhisper]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

[siampolee]

According to that which we hear from assorted sources Arisman took a trip to Cambodia and it would appear, again according to popular belief, Arisman died as a result of acute lead poisoning due to contracting a fatal infection of, " bang bang fever."

''

We could I presume only but hope that Brother No.1 might well contract the dreaded '' bang bang fever'' which preceded acute lead poisoning. Said affliction does indeed seem to become somewhat more acute at election time. In fact I am sure we have had two very recent outbreaks of the aforementioned fever.

However we lesser mortals tend not to suffer from " bang bang fever, " as it seems to be an afflictive matter that is decidedly contagious amongst the political animal species Corruptus Vulgarisclass when they are absent from their Bangkok nest and in mating mood with the common masses.

[samurai]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

That is the Phnom Penh Post article.

Officials vague on Thaksin

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 15:02 Cheang Sokha

Government officials have offered a noncommittal response to the question of whether ousted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be allowed to stage another of his controversial visits to the Kingdom during the current Thai election campaign, in which his sister is a leading candidate for prime minister.

...

http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011052449314/National-news/officials-vague-on-thaksin.html

The question if Thaksin would be allowed to visit Cambodia and the response by the Cambodian Information Minister that he haven't even heard that Thaksin wants to visit is turned into the headline:

"Cambodia Dismisses Knowledge about Thaksin Entering Country "

[jdinasia]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

Thaksin would require a visa to enter .....

[tombkk]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

Thaksin would require a visa to enter .....

That certainly depends on the passport he is carrying to enter.

Just saying.

[jdinasia]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

Thaksin would require a visa to enter .....

That certainly depends on the passport he is carrying to enter.

Just saying.

It won't be a Thai passport

[samurai]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

Thaksin would require a visa to enter .....

That certainly depends on the passport he is carrying to enter.

Just saying.

It won't be a Thai passport

1. Ever heard of Visa on arrival?

2. Would a Thai passport permit him to enter Cambodia without visa?

[tombkk]

That certainly depends on the passport he is carrying to enter.

Just saying.

It won't be a Thai passport

1. Ever heard of Visa on arrival?

2. Would a Thai passport permit him to enter Cambodia without visa?

1. Yes. Does that apply for Montenegrins and Nicaraguans? Will it still apply if he carries a diplomatic passport? (I have never heard of a diplomatic visa on arrival, but I am willing to learn.)

2. Yes. I'm not sure he still carries a valid Thai passport though, maybe you want to enlighten us.

But whatever the legal situation: If he wants to enter Cambodia, it will be made possible.

[samurai]

That certainly depends on the passport he is carrying to enter.

Just saying.

It won't be a Thai passport

1. Ever heard of Visa on arrival?

2. Would a Thai passport permit him to enter Cambodia without visa?

1. Yes. Does that apply for Montenegrins and Nicaraguans? Will it still apply if he carries a diplomatic passport? (I have never heard of a diplomatic visa on arrival, but I am willing to learn.)

2. Yes. I'm not sure he still carries a valid Thai passport though, maybe you want to enlighten us.

But whatever the legal situation: If he wants to enter Cambodia, it will be made possible.

Your points are valid, jdinasia objection baseless.

1. Visa On Arrival

except for Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Sudan

2. Passport holders from Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore are permitted to enter Cambodia without visa.

http://www.recambodia.net/visa-requirements.php

As long Thaksins passport isn't from Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Sudan he will get a Visa On Arrival.

A Thai passport wouldn't give Thaksin a visa free entry.

[tombkk]

1. Ever heard of Visa on arrival?

2. Would a Thai passport permit him to enter Cambodia without visa?

1. Yes. Does that apply for Montenegrins and Nicaraguans? Will it still apply if he carries a diplomatic passport? (I have never heard of a diplomatic visa on arrival, but I am willing to learn.)

2. Yes. I'm not sure he still carries a valid Thai passport though, maybe you want to enlighten us.

But whatever the legal situation: If he wants to enter Cambodia, it will be made possible.

Your points are valid, jdinasia objection baseless.

1. Visa On Arrival

except for Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Sudan

2. Passport holders from Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore are permitted to enter Cambodia without visa.

http://www.recambodi...equirements.php

As long Thaksins passport isn't from Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Sudan he will get a Visa On Arrival.

A Thai passport wouldn't give Thaksin a visa free entry.

The website of the Cambodian embassy in Singapore does not seem to be updated. I remembered that there was a big issue that Thailand and Cambodia started visa exemption about two months ago or so, and yes, the Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms this: http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa/

FWIW my colleague from Cambodia was also in Thailand last week and didn't need a visa.

[geriatrickid]

This is turning into one of those really predictable teen horror flicks, sequel No 7. Where the plot has been played out 6 times before.

Is he in the cupboard, is he under the stairs, behind the curtains?

He's behind you

More importantly, he is in the hearts of millions of Thais that will vote for the political groups that support former PM Thaksin.

[jdinasia]

Why would Thaksin be required to "request" entering Cambodia by contacting a ministry anyway? And even if he were there at the moment, why would Cambodia feel it necessary to confirm his presence? After all, he and Hun Sen are old buddies and go waaaay back...

Thaksin would require a visa to enter .....

That certainly depends on the passport he is carrying to enter.

Just saying.

No Thai passport --- no reports of other SEA passports ... a VoA is still a visa ... and a private plane must declare flight plans AND passenger manifests ....

As gk note Thaksin is loved by millions of Thais ... and hated by millions .... and even more millions just don't care.

[Puccini]

It won't be a Thai passport

And the passport won't be in the name of Thaksin Shinawatra, wherefore Cambodian officials can truthfully say that they have no knowledge of the presence of such person in Cambodia.

[samurai]

Maybe Thaksin wrote on Twitter what he had for lunch - could be a hint.

On May 27:

Steamed pork balls, coconut noodles with green onion and a prawn and minced-pork curry, and some durian, not too ripe.

At his home in Dubai.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/thaksin-shinawatra-exiled-in-dubai-ndash-but-still-he-dreams-of-thailand-2290805.html