‘No backroom deals’ in Veera release

3 July 2014
Bangkok Post
Government / Informal migration for labor / International relations / Judiciary and courts / Labor / Law and judiciary / Local workers abroad / Offshore recruitment and employment
Embassy of Thailand / Hor Namhong / Hun Sen / Norodom Sihanouk / Prayuth Chan-ocha / Sihasak Phuangketkeow / Thailand / Veera Somkwamkid

Permanent secretary for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the release was not made in response to Cambodia’s request for the release of 14 migrant workers being held in Thailand on visa fraud charges.

“Cambodia has not asked for any favours,” Mr Sihasak said, adding that Thailand appreciated Veera’s release since it reflected “goodwill from Cambodia”.

He said he had discussed several issues with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong during his visit to Phnom Penh earlier this week. …

 Bangkok Post News Staff
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