Monday, January 17, 2011

Statement of Cambodian Foreign Ministry Over Seven Thai Intruders

Phnom Penh 17 January 2011 -- AKP

The Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a statement regarding the issue of the seven Thai intruders.

The full statement dated Jan. 14 reads as follows:

“On 29 December 2010, seven Thai nationals, including a Member of Thai Parliament, illegally crossed the border and went deep inside Cambodian territory. This group of Thai nationals was arrested and handed over to the Cambodian Court for legal action in accordance with the immigration law of Cambodia.

On 13 January 2011, the Cambodian Court decided to release on bail two Thai culprits, Mr. Panich Vikitceth and Ms. Naruemol Chitwaratana on health ground. The Cambodian Court is still considering the case of the other five Thai culprits.

The Court of Cambodia is proceeding on this case in accordance with Cambodia’s immigration law in taking consideration of the current good relations between Cambodia and Thailand, without any animosity towards the Thai people.” –AKP

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