Thailand, Cambodia to negotiate release of arrested Thais

December 30, 2010
Xinhua

Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya left for Cambodia to hold talks with his counterpart Hor Namhong over the issue of seven Thais detained by Cambodia as they were alleged to trespass on Cambodian territory.

The foreign minister will have discussion with Hor Namhong.

If the discussion is fruitful, Kasit will bring all the arrested Thais back with him on Thursday.

Democrat MP for Bangkok Panich Vikitsreth and the other six Thais were detained by Cambodian soldiers while they were visiting a disputed bordering area near Ban Nong Jarn in Sa Kaeo province's Khok Sung district on Wednesday.