Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks at the National Institute of Education on Tuesday. (Photo by: Kem Sovannara)
By Cheang Sokha and James O’toole
The Phnom Penh Post
PRIME Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday that the embattled government of Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva does “not have long to live”, renewing his rhetorical attacks on the neighbouring administration.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the National Institute of Education, Hun Sen rejected the possibility of normalising the Kingdom’s frayed diplomatic relations with Thailand. He again said that Thai troops had been occupying Cambodian land near Preah Vihear temple, accusing Thai officials of “scorn that cannot be forgiven”.
“From now on, stop talking about sending your ambassador back – Cambodia doesn’t need him,” Hun Sen said before an audience of 3,000 students. “Cambodia will not die without the presence of the Thai ambassador.”
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