Spokesman denies linkage between Thaksin, Phreah Vihear
Hann So
Spokesman denies linkage between Thaksin, Phreah Vihear
(BangkokPost.com) - Pongthep Thepkanchana, spokesman of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, dismissed accusations that Mr Thaksin is behind the government's plan to trade off land below Phreah Vihear for oil and gas concession.
Mr Pongthep said the disputes over the Phreah Vihear has been unsettled a long time ago.
He insisted that the Thai government will have to protect the benefit of the country, and such accusations are not true.
He denied to answer about Mr Thaksin's plan to build casino in the Cambodian province of Koh Kong. He claimed he knows nothing about it.
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Noppadon: Thaksin doesn't benefit from Thai-Cambodia link
(BangkokPost.com) - Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama said the Route No 48 project and four other bridges were not developed for the benefit of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
His statement came after Cambodian Defence Minister Teah Banh said Mr Thaksin is interested in developing another casino and entertainment complex in the Cambodian province of Koh Kong.
The road was built with one billion baht in financial assistance from Thailand. It facilitates the transport of goods from Cambodia to Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri through Trat.
Mr Noppadon told reporters to ask for further detail on the matter with Mr Thaksin's spokesman Pongthep Thepkanchana.
He, however, said he believes Mr Thaksin will not be able to start business there as his accounts worth 50 to 60 billion baht are being freezed as he is fighting corruption charges against him.