Thai, Cambodian Troops Meet At Disputed Border For Informal Talks

Cambodian general Srey Dek (left) and Thai colonel
Chayan Huay Soongnern hold hands (Photo AFP)

Thai, Cambodian Army Officers Discuss Border Truce
-- International Herald Tribune

PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia: Thai and Cambodian field commanders worked Saturday to strengthen a fragile truce following a deadly gunbattle between their soldiers stationed on the border.

The commanders, Cambodian Maj. Gen. Srey Doek and Thai Col. Chayan Huaysoongnern, conducted a joint inspection of their troops, ate lunch together and discussed how to prevent future flare-ups of violence in disputed territory near an 11th century temple.

Fighting between the two sides Wednesday killed two Cambodian soldiers and led to fears of war between the neighbors.

"We would like to see stability restored as it was before the clash and promote friendship between the two countries," Srey Doek told Chayan as they sat at a bamboo table erected in the jungle.

Chayan nodded, smiled and said "yes."

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My Comment: Peace .... for now.