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Sat, 02/12/2011 - 09:04
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Thai border villagers returning home
SI SA KET, Feb 12 (TNA) - Local villagers in Kantharalak District of Thailand's northeastern Si Sa Ket Province have continued returning home gradually, from temporary shelters provided by provincial authorities, as the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border near the province has remained calm over the past couple of days--in the wake of a spate of clashes, from February 4-6, between Thai and Cambodian soldiers.
The returning Thai villagers have been safeguarded by soldiers from Thailand’s 2nd Army Area Command; while bomb disposal experts have continued surveying border areas on the Thai side to ensure that there are no hidden explosive devices for the sake of public safety.
Meanwhile, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban denied alleged reports that Thailand had flown some F-16 jet fighters over Ban Pum Srol area along the border in the Thai side to threaten Cambodia, insisting that Thailand does not need a show of force. Suthep, who oversees national security, said that the Royal Thai Air Force has normally flown its F-16 jet fighters as part of its regular training. (TNA)
The returning Thai villagers have been safeguarded by soldiers from Thailand’s 2nd Army Area Command; while bomb disposal experts have continued surveying border areas on the Thai side to ensure that there are no hidden explosive devices for the sake of public safety.
Meanwhile, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban denied alleged reports that Thailand had flown some F-16 jet fighters over Ban Pum Srol area along the border in the Thai side to threaten Cambodia, insisting that Thailand does not need a show of force. Suthep, who oversees national security, said that the Royal Thai Air Force has normally flown its F-16 jet fighters as part of its regular training. (TNA)
