Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television Station, August 19. Hun Sen posted on his personal Facebook page last night in response to remarks that Thai media attributed to Thailand’s acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thai media reported that Phumtham said former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen and current Prime Minister Hun Manet should be arrested immediately if found in Thailand. Hun Sen said that if the remarks were accurately reported, they showed a lack of basic understanding of international practice, law and diplomatic norms.
Hun Sen said that if Thailand could disregard international law and arrest Cambodian leaders, Cambodia would likewise have the right to seek accountability from Thai leaders he accused of past incursions that caused Cambodian civilian casualties. He said such remarks and actions would undermine international practice and efforts at reconciliation following the ceasefire.
He asked whether the aim was to build trust and improve relations or to undermine the situation and provoke a new conflict.
The report recorded no further official Cambodian response as of its publication.
Compiled by the station.
