Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Thai flag also flown in disputed area [-Abhisit backtracking on demand to remove Wat Keo Sekha Kiri Svarak?]

1/02/2011
Bangkok Post

A Thai flag has also been hoisted in a disputed area near the Phreah Vihear ruins, where the flying of a Cambodian flag has raised tensions, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Tuesday.

Mr Abhisit said this information was included in a situation report made by Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

"We have never said that the Keo Sikha Kiri Svara pagoda should be demolished. We said only that the Cambodian flag flying over the temple should be removed.

"But, meanwhile, we have also flown our flag there," the prime minister said, but did not elaborate.

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