Thai Gov hired Cambodian lawyers to help 7 Thais detained in Cambodia

BANGKOK, 5 January 2011 (NNT)-In its bid to secure the freedom of the seven Thais arrested and charged for illegally entering Cambodian territory,the Thai government has hired two Cambodian lawyers to defend them 7 Thai nationals against the Cambodian’s accusation. According to Government spokesperson Panitan Wattanayagorn, if the defendants are brought to trial despite the […]

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Activists urged to avoid further conflict, not rally at Cambodian border

BANGKOK, Jan 3 – Both the Foreign Ministry and the Army Region 1 commander on Monday urged the yellow-clad activists of the Thailand Patriot Network not to rally tomorrow at the border, saying the move could sabotage talks between Thai and Cambodian authorities over the release of seven detained Thai nationals. Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, secretary to […]

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Thai Immigration Police Crackdown Nets Foreign Fugitives

The crackdown by Thai police on undesirable foreigners living in Thailand gained momentum with numerous arrests of fugitives wanted by INTERPOL and other countries. Police Lt. General Wuthi Liptapanlop, directed the very capable leader Police Colonel Athiwit Kamonrat Superintendent of Chonburi Immigration to use all available resources to catch the wanted fugitives in Pattaya. -TN

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