Just Monika Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 It was in the early morning hours, that Thai military forces started to cross the border into Cambodia, meeting little resistance, as Cambodians merely looked at the passing trucks and tanks somewhat wide-eyed and unsure about the whole measure. Already some time ago Thailand had taken over Laos and had started developing the area, but the people of Cambodia felt even less connected to the Thai and the occupation by Thai forces did cause fears of oppression in the future. However, at the end of the day, there was little they could do, but wait, whether the Thai government would try to destroy Cambodia, or whether they'd stay true to their word, when they officially proclaimed at the start of the operation: "Today, the Thai nation has started to send troops to its neighbours in Cambodia, to establish an autonomous protectorate under the Thai crown, to allow the Cambodian people to prosper and to develop Cambodia for eventual self-governance. This move has been prompted in the face of increasing concerns over potential colonialist ambitions outside powers might have on Southeast Asia and while we are a people of peace, valuing diplomacy, trade and prosperity, we also value freedom and liberty and the cooperation of Southeast Asian peoples. As the country that has, the Thai nation has to care for the countries that have not and protect its sibling nations from the wolves that lurk out there and try to reenact their colonialism of the 19th century. The people of Southeast Asia have not forgotten what it means to bear the burden of exploitation by others and we shall never forget." -Pacharapun Mahawan, Prime Minister of Thailand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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