August 22, 2010
The Nation
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declined to comment yesterday on reports that some Thais were arrested by Cambodian soldiers for encroaching on disputed land near Preah Vihear Temple. He said the reports had not been confirmed.
Foreign Ministry secretary Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said three villagers could have been arrested after seeking wild products in the woods and straying into the disputed area. The ministry has asked the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh for information.
Chavanond stressed that the Thais were not arrested as hostages and had nothing to do with Thai-Cambodian border dispute.
"The villagers' daily life is to get into the woods to find wild products. They usually carry weapons, as it is dangerous on the border, including from wild animals and guerrillas. However, the Foreign Ministry assures that it will make progress in helping Thais get back home and that the problem will not get worse," he said.
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Foreign Ministry secretary Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said three villagers could have been arrested after seeking wild products in the woods and straying into the disputed area. The ministry has asked the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh for information.
Chavanond stressed that the Thais were not arrested as hostages and had nothing to do with Thai-Cambodian border dispute.
"The villagers' daily life is to get into the woods to find wild products. They usually carry weapons, as it is dangerous on the border, including from wild animals and guerrillas. However, the Foreign Ministry assures that it will make progress in helping Thais get back home and that the problem will not get worse," he said.
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