Hun Sen to visit Ta MuenMoan Thom temple

8/02/2010
Bangkok Post

Soldiers accompanying Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen must not be armed when he visits Ta Muen Thom temple, in Surin province near the Cambodian border, on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said.

Thai authorities would be there to welcome him because it is Thai territory, he said. The area is under the supervision of the 2nd Army commander.

Mr Suthep called on those planning to rally in opposition to Hun Sen's visit not to enter the temple grounds because it could create difficulties for Thai authorities.

He also said there is no need to reinforce Thai troops along the Thai-Cambodia border at the moment.