Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Cambodia denies Thai claim of maritime problems

Last Updated: Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:22:00 +1000

Cambodian defence officials have denied Thai media reports that Cambodian patrols have entered disputed maritime areas near Thailand's Koh Kut island.

The reports came less than one week after marines and warships from the Thai navy's 1st Fleet were deployed close to disputed areas.


The Phnom Penh Post quotes a secretary of state at the Defence Ministry saying he hasn't received any reports from his subordinates about a Cambodian move into the areas.


The chief of the Preah Sihanouk provincial coast guard station, says his men conduct regular patrols in Cambodian waters but never entered the 27,000- square-kilometre overlapping claims area.


The Bangkok Post reports
Thailand's Ministry of Defence is planning to register a complaint about a Cambodian patrol entering disputed waters.

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Source: ABC Radio Australia News

http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200908/2663645.htm?desktop


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