The warming of relations between Thailand and Cambodia after Thaksin Shinawatra's resignation as an economic advisor of the Cambodian government should set the stage for a cordial atmosphere in the next round of border dispute talks.
24/08/2010
By Veera Prateepchaikul
Opinion
Bangkok Post
Whether Thaksin Shinawatra’s resignation as an economic advisor of Cambodia 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 not be viewed with contempt by many of his compatriots of siding with Cambodia against his own motherland.
Thaksin’s resignation which was disclosed Monday by the spokesman of the Cambodian foreign ministry Mr Koy Kuong has prompted Bangkok to reinstate its ambassador to Phnom Penh Mr Prasas Prasasvinitchai who was recalled to Bangkok one day after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen named Thaksin an economic advisor on last November 4. Mr Koy also said that Cambodia would reciprocate if Thailand reinstates its ambassador.
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Thaksin’s resignation which was disclosed Monday by the spokesman of the Cambodian foreign ministry Mr Koy Kuong has prompted Bangkok to reinstate its ambassador to Phnom Penh Mr Prasas Prasasvinitchai who was recalled to Bangkok one day after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen named Thaksin an economic advisor on last November 4. Mr Koy also said that Cambodia would reciprocate if Thailand reinstates its ambassador.
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