Thailand’s attempt to plant its flag in Ta Moan Thom temple was unsuccesful

Monday, January 31, 2011

Thailand’s attempt to plant its flag in Ta Moan Thom temple was unsuccesful

31 Jan 2011
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Soch

About 60 Thai black-clad soldiers and paratroopers from Unit 26 stationed near Ta Moan Thom temple pushed forward to the south of the temple, they were all armed and they attempted to plant a flag within the perimeter of the temple in the evening of 27 Jan. However, their attempt was unsuccessful and they retreated back to their base. General Neak Vong, the deputy army chief of staff and commander of Cambodia troops Unit 42, indicated that Thai troops and Thai people planned on planting a Thai flag inside the perimeter of Ta Moan Thom temple, however the Cambodian side learned about it and prevented them. When the Thai soldiers saw armed Cambodian troops in larger number, they asked to negotiate. The Thai commander said that he will help prevent any action that looks suspicious to Khmer troops, and he asked to re-establish the former relationship back.