Saber rattling at Preah Vihear
By: BangkokPost.com
Published: 25/06/2009 at 12:24 PM
Thai soldiers have been put on full alert along the disputed border with Cambodia and beeen warned that an armed clash is possible, Second Region Army commander Viboonsak Neepal said on Thursday.
Lt-Gen Viboonsak said the Cambodian army had begun deploying more troops and artillery, including 10 large cannons and six tanks, near Preah Vihear temple.
The new Cambodian troops were dressed in new uniforms and armed with new rifles. They had set up camp about two kilometres across the border from Chong Sa Ngam in Si Sa Ket.
Thai troops stationed along the border now had units on alert around the clock, he said.
"If there are bullets coming from the other side, the Thai army is ready to retaliate by any means necessary.
"I have ordered all troops to show patience but be alert, and reminded them not to underestimate the situation," he said.
Meanwhile, Cambodian villagers continued to buy goods at the Thai market as usual.
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