Monday, August 23, 2010

Politics Not Involved in Thai-Cambodian “Spy” Accusations

August 22, 2010
Pattaya Daily News

Following the detention of three Thai villagers who unknowingly wandered into Cambodian territory recently, Thailand has sort [sought?] to assure its citizens that the men are not spies and had been detained in an isolated incident unrelated to the ongoing political tensions.

Surin, the 20th of August 2010: The trio of hunters, Sanong Wongchareon, Ling Pongphet and Lan Sapsri, were arrested by Cambodian border police earlier this week after they had strayed across the border from the northeastern province of Surin.

Initial reports suggested that the group were Thai spies due to the ongoing political tension between the neighbouring countries over the Preah Vihear Temple. However, it has now been ascertained that the three men had been carrying crude homemade firearms, hunting and gathering resources in the forested region. Allegedly, they unknowingly crossed the border at which point they were detained by Cambodian authorities.
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