Tense but calm around Preah Vihear
By: Bangkok Post.com
Published: 26/06/2009 at 10:21 AM
The Thai-Cambodia border remains calm despite troop reinforcements by both sides near Preah Vihear temple and the disputed area, army chief Anupong Paojinda said on Friday morning.
There was no confrontation and the situation would not lead to violence, Gen Anupong said.
He confirmed Thai troops have been reinforced following reports that extra Cambodian troops and artillery had been deployed to the area.
Gen Anupong said the two sides agree they do not want to fight.
Thai soldiers had been warned to be alert, but not to initiate a clash with Cambodian troops.
Tension along the border has risen since Thailand decided to petition against the listing of the ancient khmer temple by the World Heritage Committee, which approved the application by Phnom Penh. Thailand has repeatedly argued the old temple should be jointly registered as a world heritage site.
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