Cambodian Migrants in Thailand get reprieve

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Vong Sokheng

Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand have been granted an extension until March 2016 to register and remain in the country legally, following an official visit to Thailand from Cambodian Foreign Affairs Minister Hor Namhong.

The visit also saw 16 ancient artefacts officially handed back to the Kingdom by its neighbour.

After his return from the two-day trip, Namhong, who is also a deputy prime minister, said a new scheme should also soon be endorsed by Thailand allowing people from border communities to stay in Thailand for up to a month with just the use of a special border pass.

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