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Relations between Cambodia and Thailand took a further turn for the worse Tuesday, after ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Phnom Penh to begin his new job there.
The former Thai prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has landed in Cambodia to take up a post as an economic adviser to the government. The arrival of Mr. Thaksin, a fugitive from Thailand, could escalate cross-border tensions.
Ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Cambodia to start work as a government economic adviser Tuesday, fuelling tensions between the two countries after a series of border clashes.
Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose political battle against his successors has left his country bitterly divided, received a warm welcome Tuesday in neighboring Cambodia, which shares his disdain for the current government in Bangkok.
Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra landed in Cambodia Tuesday to start a job as government economic adviser, escalating an already huge diplomatic row between the two countries.
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Rice exports from Thailand, the world’s top supplier, may jump to a record next year on increasing demand from the Philippines, India and Indonesia, said an executive from the country’s biggest exporter.
Thailand's fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived Tuesday in Cambodia following his appointment as economic adviser to its government, fueling tensions between the neighboring countries.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wanted in his country to serve a jail term, arrived Tuesday in Cambodia where he will be an economic adviser.
Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, is visiting Phnom Penh in his capacity as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s economic adviser. That appointment, made last week, prompted Thailand to downgrade diplomatic relations and review business deals with its Southeast Asian neighbor.
Thaksin, ousted in a 2006 coup, is visiting Phnom Penh in his capacity as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s economic adviser. That appointment, made last week, prompted Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to downgrade diplomatic ties and review business deals with its Southeast Asian neighbor.
Thailand on Monday accused ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra of offending the country's monarchy, stepping up pressure on the fugitive tycoon as he prepares for a provocative trip to neighbouring Cambodia.
Bangkok - Thai shares jumped 2.13 per cent Monday on a return of investor confidence in the region, brokers said. The Stock Exchange of Thailand index ended at 713.48, up 14.85 points. ...
Bangkok (UPI) Nov 6, 2009 - Thailand is considering breaking off diplomatic relations with neighboring Cambodia as a dispute heats up over Phnom Penh's hiring of a fugitive former Thai premier.
Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra landed in the Cambodian capital Tuesday to carry out his new role as economics adviser to the government, an AFP photographer said.
Phnom Penh/Bangkok - Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra landed in Cambodia Tuesday amid an escalating diplomatic spat over the fugitive politician. Government spokesman Phay Siphan told reporters in Phnom Penh that Thaksin, who last week was appo...
Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra urged the reform of institutions around Thailand's revered monarchy, a report said Monday, amid tensions over his impending visit to neighbouring Cambodia.
