Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Thai government urges Thais in Cambodia to evacuate_English

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Thai government urges Thais in Cambodia to evacuate_English_Xinhua

Thai Foreign Minister Sompong Amornvivat Wednesday urged Thai nationals in Cambodia to leave forhome immediately after a gunfire broke out Wednesday afternoon along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia.
"Thai businessmen who have no need to be in Cambodia now, please rush back to Thailand," Sompong said.
Tharit said his ministry already coordinated with Thai Airways (THAI) to bring them back to Thailand, and three Thai flights wereavailable to the neighboring country.
Approximately 1,000 Thai people lived in Phanom Penh and about 400 to 500 Thais were in Siem Reap.
In the Northeast, officials told residents of the border to be ready to move out quickly in case hostilities resume and escalate.
In July, tensions ran high after the ancient Preah Vihear Temple was awarded world heritage status by UNESCO, angering nationalists in Thailand who still claim ownership of the site.
The tension later turned into a military confrontation.

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.