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Anutin shrugs off Cambodian call to arrest him over border visit
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday brushed off a call in Cambodia for legal action against him over his recent visit to a disputed border area, saying he had acted in accordance with Thai law and a bilateral Joint Statement.
Key facts
- Anutin was responding to a commentary published by The Phnom Penh Post after his 23 August visit to Chong An Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday brushed off a call in Cambodia for legal action against him over his recent visit to a disputed border area, saying he had acted in accordance with Thai law and a bilateral Joint Statement.
- Anutin said when asked about the reported call.
- I have the Joint Statement, signed by the leaders of both countries,”
Summary
Anutin was responding to a commentary published by The Phnom Penh Post after his 23 August visit to Chong An Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province. The commentary said Cambodian authorities should file charges and seek an arrest warrant against the Thai prime minister for allegedly trespassing on Cambodian territory.
“Really? What should I say?” Anutin said when asked about the reported call.