Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Thaksin's resignation is good for both Thailand and Cambodia

24/08/2010
By Veera Prateepchaikul
Opinion
Bangkok Post

The warming of relations between Thailand and Cambodia after Thaksin Shinawatra's resignation as economic adviser to the Cambodian government should set the stage for a cordial atmosphere in the next round of border dispute talks.

Whether Thaksin’s resignation was voluntary or involuntary is not as significant as the action itself, which is mutually beneficial to both Thailand and Cambodia.

Even the convicted former prime minister stands to benefit from it – at least he will no longer be viewed with contempt by many of his compatriots for siding with Cambodia against his motherland.
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