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A tale of two letters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:20:26

Thailand's formal, extremely polite extradition request for Thaksin Shinawatra is in sharp contrast with Cambodia's blunt response. Read both letters here and here.

Master spin doctors

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:19:50

Cambodian PM Hun Sen and ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra have one common talent that makes them so popular - they are both skilful spin doctors.

"Abhisit could die from problems"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:20:30

Cambodian PM Hun Sen's recent interview showed no love lost between him and the current Thai government.

PM hopes to turn tables with new request

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:20:48

Slams Chavalit for worsening political tension

Ambassador clears points for the Times

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:19:56

Thailand's ambassador to London sent a letter yesterday to The Times newspaper pointing out its article based on an interview with fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra contained misinformation and misunderstandings about the role of the monarchy as well as Thaksin's status.

Thaksin's hectic schedule

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:19:09

Today Morning: Lecture on 'Strategy to Fight Financial and Economic Crisis' at the Finance Ministry

Cambodia desperate for Thaksin: Hun Sen

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:18:59

Phnom Penh - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday begged Thai people to understand that he needed fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's advice to pull his country out of poverty.

Foreign Ministry sets Hun Sen right

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:18:52

Chavanond Intarakomalsut, secretary to Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, issued a statement yesterday on behalf of the Foreign Ministry in response to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen�s remarks last Sunday. Here is a summary of the statement:

Opposition demands debate on MoU first

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:18:46

The opposition has demanded a floor debate on the maritime MoU with Cambodia before any vote to scrap it.

Thaksin ready to do anything to save his Bt76 billion

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:18:46

Fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra is perhaps taking the biggest gamble of his life by toying with two most delicate issues - the monarchy and national sentiment - and is facing the risk of seeing his name go down in history as a traitor.

Thaksin's appointment affecting border trade

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:20:52

Two Cambodians got into a fistfight at a market in the border town of Poi Pet yesterday morning over ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra being appointed as economic advisor to Hun Sen.

Hun Sen will not discuss Thai-Cambodia row with Abhisit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:19:50

Cambodia will not have time to discuss with Thailand on the deteriorating ties when their leaders meet in the US-Asean Summit in Singapore this weekend, Cambodia's PM Hun Sen said Wednesday.

Thaksin is my economic adviser, he could not be sent back : Hun Sen

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:19:11

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday that his government had rejected Thaksin's extradition request because former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is economic adviser to him and his government, an apointment approved by the Cambodian king.

Bangkok regrets Cambodia's refusal : Abhisit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:19:10

Thaksin should have realised that he had caused problems between Thailand and Cambodia.

Thai-Cambodia border situation calm : Army chief

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:20:25

Thai army affirmed Wednesday that there is no military movement along the border either by Thai or Cambodian side, Army commander in Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda said Wednesday.

Cambodia refuses to receive Thai request to extradite Thaksin

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:17:41

Phnom Penh - Cambodia's Foreign Ministry refused Wednesday to receive Thailand's request to extradite fugtive ex-Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, sources said.

Point of no return

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:18:30

Thakin's arrival in Cambodia crushes hope of late U-turn; visit coincides with rumour of 'war room' in Phnom Penn

Red carpet welcome

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:17:47

Thaksin 'not here to engage in political activities'

PAD plans rally to target 'traitor' Thaksin

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:22

The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) yesterday called for a mass rally at Sanam Luang on Sunday in a show of force to "protect the country's integrity and protest against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra".

Cabinet endorses scrapping of MoU with Cambodia

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:22:04

The Cabinet yesterday endorsed Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's decision to scrap a 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia signed by then-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in which the countries stated their intention to jointly develop an overlapping area in the Gulf of Thailand.