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Bangkok Post
a day ago
- Bangkok Post
Soldiers stop Cambodian visitor quarreling with Thai troops
SURIN - Thai and Cambodian soldiers stepped in to stop a Cambodian visitor quarreling with Thai troops at the contested Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in Phanom Dong Rak district on Tuesday, the 2nd Army said in a statement. The statement said a Cambodian had visited the archaelological site in company with Thai soldiers who were coordinating access to the area. The visitor had argued unusually loudly with the Thai soldiers, scaring other visitors. Other Thai and Cambodian soldiers had quickly intervened, stopping the quarrel and calming down those involved. There was no violence the 2nd Army said in the statement posted on its Facebook page. The statement said situation along the border was currently "normal" and visitors were allowed access to the ancient temple and other sites. Ta Muen Thom is one of four Thai border areas that Cambodia also claims. It was reported that the incident happened at 1.08pm. Thai army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree said a Cambodian woman had loudly accused Thai soldiers of invading Cambodian soil. Cambodian soldiers had then crossed the border in almost company strength and approached the scene. Thai soldiers persuaded them to return to their posts, he said.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Ex-Thai ranger charged for punching Cambodian soldier at Surin border temple
BANGKOK: A former Thai ranger is facing legal action after assaulting a Cambodian soldier near the Ta Muen Thom Temple in Surin province on Sunday (July 13), according to the Royal Thai Army (RTA). RTA spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree (pic) confirmed the incident, citing a report from the Suranaree Task Force. He said the altercation occurred at around 10.20am, when a Thai tourist punched the Cambodian officer both from behind and in the face before fleeing the scene. Thai authorities later apprehended the suspect. The attacker was identified as Sommai (surname withheld), a former ranger who now serves as president of the volunteer rangers club at Pak Thong Chai camp and heads the veterans network in Samut Sakhon province. Winthai explained that, given the incident took place at a popular tourist site, Thai military officers had spoken to the Cambodian side to help de-escalate tensions and prevent any damage to bilateral relations at the local level. The suspect has since been handed over to police for legal proceedings, he added. - The Nation/ANN
Bangkok Post
2 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Thai ex-ranger arrested for punching Cambodian soldier
SURIN: A former Thai paramilitary ranger was arrested for punching a Cambodian soldier at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in this northeastern province on Sunday. According to Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, the Suranaree Task Force reported at 10.20am that a Thai tourist hit a Cambodian soldier who was part of a coordination team at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins. The man punched the Cambodian officer from behind and in front before fleeing. Thai officials later arrested the man. The army spokesman identified the man as former paramilitary ranger Sommai Srisukranan, the leader of a paramilitary ranger club at the Pak Thong Chai camp in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The arrested man also leads a war veterans' network in Samut Sakhon province. claims as its own territory.
Bangkok Post
2 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Thai ex-ranger arrested for punching Cambodian soldier at border temple
SURIN: A former Thai paramilitary ranger was arrested for punching a Cambodian soldier at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in this northeastern province on Sunday. According to Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, the Suranaree Task Force reported at 10.20am that a Thai tourist hit a Cambodian soldier who was part of a coordination team at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins. The man punched the Cambodian officer from behind and in front before fleeing. Thai officials later arrested the man. The army spokesman identified the man as former paramilitary ranger Sommai Srisukranan, the leader of a paramilitary ranger club at the Pak Thong Chai camp in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The arrested man also leads a war veterans' network in Samut Sakhon province. claims as its own territory.
Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Thai ex-ranger arrested for punching Cambodian soldier at border temple ruins
SURIN: A former Thai paramilitary ranger was arrested for punching a Cambodian soldier at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in this northeastern province on Sunday, according to the army spokesman. Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, said the Suranaree Task Force reported at 10.20am that a Thai tourist hit a Cambodian soldier who was part of a coordination team at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins. The man punched the Cambodian officer both from behind and in front before fleeing. Thai officials later arrested the man. The army spokesman identified the man as former paramilitary ranger Sommai Srisukranan, the head of a paramilitary ranger club at the Pak Thong Chai camp in Nakhon Ratchasima province and a war veterans' network in Samut Sakhon province. At the temple ruins, Thai military officers tried to talk with the assaulted soldier to maintain ties between local officials on both sides and the assailant was to face police prosecution, Maj Gen Winthai said. Ta Muen Thom is among four Thai border areas that Cambodia claims as its own territory.
