Written by DAP NEWS -- Saturday, 31 October 2009
(Posted by CAAI News Media)
Thai leaders are seeking talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen soon in Phnom Penh, accor- ding to a high ranking Government officials.
Thai leaders made the proposal following after top Thai leaders from both the Government and opposition parties argued with each other related to Thaksin’s potential extradition if he enters to Cambodia.
“Thai deputy Prime Minister, Suthep Thaugsuban, in charge of internal affairs, and Foreign Ministry Minister Kasit Piromya, wished to seek having a talk with the premier Hun Sen,” the official added.
However, the official did not specify a date for talks.
Following warning from Thai leaders over the extradition of ex-Thai PM Thaksin if Cambodia allows him to visit, a Cambodian Government spokesman vowed that the fugitive leader would not be extradited to Thailand. “Cambodia would like to make clear its position that Cambodia will not extradite Thaksin on any request made by the Thai Government if he decides to stay in the Kingdom of Cambodia,” said a Government press statement.
Under Article 3 of Cambodia-Thailand Extradition Agreement singed on July 17, 1999, both parties may reject completely any extradition if: “[The] Requested party see that offense is an item of extradition made by the requesting party as political offense … [or that there is a] clear basis to assume that request extradition made by the requesting party has a goal using anti-criminal measures or practice penalty of an individual is filed complaint in terms of race, religion, nationality, or that individual’s political opinion.”
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