via Khmer NZ
Published: 25/08/2010
The Cambodian ambassador to Thailand, You Aye, returned to Bangkok on Wednesday, a day after the Thai envoy left for Phnom Penh to resume his duties.
Mrs You Aye arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport in the morning on flight TG 932 from Phnom Penh.
She left the airport without giving any interviews.
Ties between Bangkok and Phnom Penh have suddenly improved after ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra resigned as an economic adviser to Cambodia.
On Tuesday, Thai ambassador to Cambodia Prasas Prasasvinitchai returned to Phnom Penh. Mr Prasas said he expected to resume his duties within two weeks after presenting his credentials to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace.
Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said he has instructed Mr Prasas to create better understanding and boost bilateral ties.
Mr Kasit said Thailand has supported Cambodia in fields such as loans and technology. He expects bilateral ties to continue, and pending negotiations and cooperation in education, culture, border security and landmine-clearance to progress under the existing framework of cooperation.
He also expressed confidence that the Preah Vihear dispute will not affect overall relations and that both countries will not let it become an obstacle.
Defence Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan also said he believes relations between the two countries will now improve, adding that military ties between the two countries remain strong.
Gen Prawit said problems between Thailand and Cambodia should end now that Thaksin has resigned.
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