Archive for July, 2008

New Thai FM to be nominated for Monday talks, Cambodia optimistic

Thailand would appoint a new Foreign Minister for the border talks next Monday in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Thai PM Samak Sundaravej announced after presiding at a press conference to declare Thailand’s assuming the ASEAN chairmanship Friday afternoon.

Preah Vihear news updates Jul 25

News from world media Jul 25 about Cambodia-Thailand border conflict over area around Preah Vihear

Impact of foreign aid in Cambodia

The video report by Aljazeera covers how effectively aid is managed in Cambodia and what could be done to improve, interviewing three main persons that have been involved very closely with the work.

20 wounded in clash between Thailand’s pro-govt group and opposition rally: AP

Hundreds of pro-govt activists in Thailand attacked an opposition rally with sticks and axes Thursday, injuring at least 20 protesters, three seriously, an official said.

Preah Vihear news updates Jul 24

News from around the world about Cambodia-Thailand conflict over area near Preah Vihear.

Preah Vihear news updates Jul 23

News from around the world about border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand over the disputed area near Preah Vihear

Sex crime expert nabbed for sex crimes: Legal Blog Watch

A North Dakota psychologist who served as an expert witness in hundreds of sex-crime cases in multiple states has admitted an addiction to child pornography and now faces federal charges for possession of child porn.

Preah Vihear news updates Jul 22

News updates from around the world Jul 22, 08 in relation to Cambodia-Thailand border feud over the disputed area near Preah Vihear temple

Preah Vihear news updates Jul 21

News updates Jul 21 from around the world in relation to Cambodia-Thailand border conflict over the disputed area near Preah Vihear temple.

Preah Vihear news updates Jul 20

Thai stock down sharply! Cambodians in Poipet buying reserves just in case! Foreign intervention and withdrawal of Thai troops from pagoda???