DPA
Phnom Penh – Two Thai nationals jailed in February on charges of spying will not be granted a royal pardon, the Cambodian government said Wednesday.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Koy Kuong said the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh has been informed. It had requested the pardon in March.
‘We sent them the note to inform them that we respect our law, and according to our law the convict will serve at least two-thirds of the prison term,’ Koy Kuong said.
‘After that, the convict may be considered for a royal pardon.’
Thai political activist Veera Somkwamkit was jailed for eight years on charges of spying, crossing the border, and illegally entering a military base. His secretary, Ratree Taiputana, was sentenced to six years on the same charges.
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