Thaksin Shinawatra has put off his planned visit to Cambodia, but his more controversial trip to Japan next week is on track, with tentative measures already being worked out for earthquake and tsunami victims in that country.

Thaksin has told Kyodo News that he intends to visit areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami disaster in northeastern Japan during his controversial trip to the country next week and see what Thailand can do to help Japan in its reconstruction efforts.

“My intention is to visit the tsunami site to see whether we can render any kind of cooperation or assistance,” Thaksin was quoted by Kyodo News as saying.

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