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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Citizen Jane of Bangkok: The military is in charge on the border [Really?]
Cambodian Premier Hun Sen usually says that the Thais signs agreements with their hand and quickly erases them with their foot!
The military is in charge on the border
Published on April 13, 2011
One does not have to be an apologist for the less-than-fragrant Phnom Penh regime to recognise the accuracy of the Cambodian foreign minister's complaint that Thailand's government and military speak with different tongues over the border dispute (The Nation news report, April 10).
Anybody with a modicum of experience of Thai affairs realises that ultimately it is the military that calls the shots (excuse the pun). This was shown during the domestic crackdown last May, when Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was a "house guest" at Army HQ, and earlier this year, when fighting broke out on the border unbeknown to Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, who was in Phnom Penh ostensibly negotiating at the time.
Of course, persistent and credible accusations of the inexcusable use of cluster bombs by the Thai side at Preah Vihear in February may well reinforce the reluctance of the Thai authorities, and the Army in particular, to involve outside observers, facilitators or mediators. This topic is very well covered in your editorial of April 11.
It is all a far cry from one of the generally accepted tenets of a functioning democracy, that the military is subject to the authority of an elected executive and has a duty to protect civilians.
To adapt an old saying to the situation here: the government proposes; the army disposes.
Citizen Jane
Bangkok
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The military is in charge on the border
Published on April 13, 2011
One does not have to be an apologist for the less-than-fragrant Phnom Penh regime to recognise the accuracy of the Cambodian foreign minister's complaint that Thailand's government and military speak with different tongues over the border dispute (The Nation news report, April 10).
Anybody with a modicum of experience of Thai affairs realises that ultimately it is the military that calls the shots (excuse the pun). This was shown during the domestic crackdown last May, when Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was a "house guest" at Army HQ, and earlier this year, when fighting broke out on the border unbeknown to Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, who was in Phnom Penh ostensibly negotiating at the time.
Of course, persistent and credible accusations of the inexcusable use of cluster bombs by the Thai side at Preah Vihear in February may well reinforce the reluctance of the Thai authorities, and the Army in particular, to involve outside observers, facilitators or mediators. This topic is very well covered in your editorial of April 11.
It is all a far cry from one of the generally accepted tenets of a functioning democracy, that the military is subject to the authority of an elected executive and has a duty to protect civilians.
To adapt an old saying to the situation here: the government proposes; the army disposes.
Citizen Jane
Bangkok
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Show me your muscle, then probably I will talk
The absence of Thailand's high officials to the Bogor's meeting shows the world that Thailand does not give a damn about the so-called border dispute with Cambodia. It shows no respect neither to Cambodia, to ASEAN nor to the United Nations.
Thailand's military commanders as well as their government had succeeded in what they wanted to do regarding the border talk: nothing. They rather show and use their muscle by preparing their war against Cambodia.
The joint exercise between Thai’s Navy and Air Force preparing for “any maritime territorial conflict with Cambodia” using the newly acquired Gripen jet fighters and other sophisticated weapons indicates that Thailand prefers more fighting rather than talking. It's like saying: Show me your muscle, then probably I will talk.
http://www.aviationspectator.com/resources/aircraft-profiles/saab-jas-39-gripen-fighter-aircraft-profile
Nevertheless, Indonesia is trying to save its face by saying the JBC meeting (with lower level Thai officials) is a good start and that, "This matter [the border dispute] cannot be solved with one meeting."
Meanwhile, General Tea Banh and Mr. Hor Nam Hong were stood up and humiliated by their Thai counterparts and probably went home empty-handed regarding the GBC.
Cambodia however will try to capitalize on “Thailand’s snubbing” that Cambodia always has full intention to solve the conflicts peacefully but it is Thailand that thumbs its nose at the world; hence, Cambodia is a victim of a naked aggression.
It is a lesson for many of us to learn how the big boys like Thailand and others play their games against smaller and weaker nations.
Cambodia will be used as a political pawn by Thai’s politicians until a long-term stability happens in Thailand or until Cambodia can stand on its own feet.
For now Thailand continues to flex its military muscle, and Cambodia has nothing much to show.
Timothy Chhim
April 9, 2011
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From Bangkok Post
Thailand and Cambodia entered the talks in Indonesia to try to resolve their border spat.
"This matter [the border dispute] cannot be solved with one meeting," Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said, according to the Jakarta Post newspaper.
Mr Marty said he would have informal meetings with his Thai and Cambodian counterparts to discuss the problem, which he said was complex.
Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Navy will conduct an annual naval exercise as part of security preparations for any possible maritime disputes with Cambodia, with newly-acquired Gripen jet fighters taking part.
On April 21, Supreme Commander Songkitti Jaggabatara and navy chief Kamthorn Phumhiran will stay and spend a night on HTMS Chakri Naruebet to watch the naval exercises.
Gripen jet fighters and Saab 340 aircraft will also take part in fleet escort and air interception operations. This will be the first mission of Gripen jet fighters which the air force has bought from Sweden.
Thailand's military commanders as well as their government had succeeded in what they wanted to do regarding the border talk: nothing. They rather show and use their muscle by preparing their war against Cambodia.
The joint exercise between Thai’s Navy and Air Force preparing for “any maritime territorial conflict with Cambodia” using the newly acquired Gripen jet fighters and other sophisticated weapons indicates that Thailand prefers more fighting rather than talking. It's like saying: Show me your muscle, then probably I will talk.
http://www.aviationspectator.com/resources/aircraft-profiles/saab-jas-39-gripen-fighter-aircraft-profile
Meanwhile, General Tea Banh and Mr. Hor Nam Hong were stood up and humiliated by their Thai counterparts and probably went home empty-handed regarding the GBC.
Cambodia however will try to capitalize on “Thailand’s snubbing” that Cambodia always has full intention to solve the conflicts peacefully but it is Thailand that thumbs its nose at the world; hence, Cambodia is a victim of a naked aggression.
It is a lesson for many of us to learn how the big boys like Thailand and others play their games against smaller and weaker nations.
Cambodia will be used as a political pawn by Thai’s politicians until a long-term stability happens in Thailand or until Cambodia can stand on its own feet.
For now Thailand continues to flex its military muscle, and Cambodia has nothing much to show.
Timothy Chhim
April 9, 2011
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From Bangkok Post
The two-day Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission meeting has ended at the Bogor Palace in West Java with nothing resolved.
"This matter [the border dispute] cannot be solved with one meeting," Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said, according to the Jakarta Post newspaper.
Mr Marty said he would have informal meetings with his Thai and Cambodian counterparts to discuss the problem, which he said was complex.
Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Navy will conduct an annual naval exercise as part of security preparations for any possible maritime disputes with Cambodia, with newly-acquired Gripen jet fighters taking part.
The navy will launch a joint naval exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force in the Gulf of Thailand near Sattahip in Chon Buri on April 21-22.
A military source said the exercise is part of measures to prepare for any maritime territorial conflict with Cambodia.
On April 21, Supreme Commander Songkitti Jaggabatara and navy chief Kamthorn Phumhiran will stay and spend a night on HTMS Chakri Naruebet to watch the naval exercises.
Gripen jet fighters and Saab 340 aircraft will also take part in fleet escort and air interception operations. This will be the first mission of Gripen jet fighters which the air force has bought from Sweden.
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