Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, third from left in cap, yesterday visits Thai troops stationed in the disputed area on the Cambodian border near Preah Vihear temple. SANOH WORARAKPAD protesters denied access to Preah Vihear
14/09/2009
By THANIDA TANSUBHAPOL
Bangkok Post
SI SA KET : The army is worried a People's Alliance for Democracy rally being planned near the Preah Vihear temple could spark further border tensions with Cambodia.
An army officer, who asked not to be named, yesterday said the army would stop PAD protesters from entering Phra Viharn National Park in Si Sa Ket's Kantharalak district on Saturday.
The officer said Cambodia could decide to reinforce its troops and fan unrest if the protesters managed to gain access to the 4.6-square-kilometre area claimed by the two countries.
The PAD claims Thailand is losing sovereignty in the area as the government had ignored more structures being built by Phnom Penh.
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