Friday, November 6, 2009

Thailand - Cambodia Tensions On The Rise Again

Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been appointed as an economic adviser to the Cambodian government. Photograph: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Rise Over Appointment of Fugitive Thai Official -- Voice of America

Tensions between Southeast Asian neighbors Thailand and Cambodia are high after Cambodia's leader appointed a fugitive former Thai prime minister as an advisor. Both countries have withdrawn their ambassadors and claim interference in their internal affairs.

Regional political analysts say relations between Bangkok and Phnom Penh are the worst they have been in several years.

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More News On Tensions Between Thailand And Cambodia


Thailand, Cambodia dispute not good for ASEAN: Singapore -- China View
Thai envoy recalled from Cambodia -- BBC
Shinawatra stokes tensions by taking job with Cambodian government -- The Guardian

My Comment: They will not go to war to each other, but both countries clearly have a lot of animosity towards each other.

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