Cambodia welcomes Thaksin

It’s no bluff. Thaksin is in Cambodia.

Thailand’s fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived Tuesday in Cambodia following his appointment as economic adviser to the government, fueling tensions between the neighboring countries.

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he would seek Thaksin’s extradition and announced that his Cabinet had approved ending talks with Phnom Penh on disputed maritime borders.

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Abhisit said that if Cambodia did not extradite Thaksin, Thailand “will be ready with the proper response.” He did not elaborate.

Deputy Minister of the Council of Ministers Phay Siphan said Hun Sen would host a lunch Wednesday for Thaksin “because the two leaders are close friends.” He said Thaksin would stay in Cambodia at least two to three days.

Thailand, meanwhile, is busy changing its trousers.