Cambodian troops detained Thai road workers and machinery

Thursday, December 17, 2009

By Khmerization - Cambodian troops have reportedly detained Thai road construction workers and their machinery on 15th December for building road in the disputed areas along the Khmer-Thai border in Oddor Meanchey province, reports everyday.com.

The report says a number of Thai construction workers, their machinery and 10 Thai troops had been detained while working to build roads in Tropeang Prasat district opposite border post 905 in Choup Roun village, Preah Prolay commune in Tropeang Prasat district of Oddar Meamchey province.

The report said that 8 machinery pieces had been detained, including 2 bulldozers, 3 bobcats/excavators and 3 earth transporting trucks.

After they were detained, Thai commanders came to ask for their release and agreed to pull back all workers and equipments back to Thai side of the borders.

 
 
 
 
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