Cambodia lacks the ability to administer its sea waters
Dec 6, 2009
06 December 2009
By Pen Bona
Radio France Internationale
Translated from Khmer by KI-Media
Click here to read the article in Khmer
PM Hun Xen asked the authority involved to make arrangement with Thailand about the fishing activities inside Cambodian waters. Hun Xen’s oder took place after the authority closed access to Cambodian waters to all Thai fishing boats for a period of time. The authorization to allow foreign boats to catch fish in Cambodian waters is under criticism by the opposition and civil society, however, to the government, this is the best choice to bring money to state coffer.
The administration of sea waters is a complicated issue for Cambodia. Hun Xen publicly recognized about this difficulty and, ultimately, the government allowed fishing boats from neighboring countries to come and catch fish in Cambodian waters in exchange for money paid to the state coffer.
At a speech given during the inauguration of a road construction site in Siem Reap province, next to the Thai border, on Saturday, Hun Xen explained that the administration of the vast sea waters is a difficult task. This is the reason why foreign boats are allowed to fish in Cambodian waters through mutual arrangements and understanding along with payment to Cambodian authority.
This policy came under intense criticisms from the opposition and civil society, as well as from a number of Cambodian fishermen. Critics said that the Cambodian government’s action is tantamount to allowing free reign to foreign fishermen to destroy Cambodian water resources.
According to Cambodian fishermen, Thai and Vietnamese fishing boats use modern and illegal equipments allowing them to catch huge amount fish and other sea products. These Cambodian fishermen are concerned about the destruction of fisheries in Cambodian waters, and they blame the government’s inability to administer its sea waters.
However, to Hun Xen, this is the only best possible administration because it allows the government to earn some income rather than allowing foreign boats to sneak in and fish illegally since the government cannot administer these waters.
Nevertheless, on 04 December, the Cambodian Council of Ministers recently approved a draft law to set up a national committee for open sea security. The explanation provided for the setup of this committee is to administer the sovereignty of Cambodian sea waters with the aim of protecting national resources.
The administration of sea waters is a complicated issue for Cambodia. Hun Xen publicly recognized about this difficulty and, ultimately, the government allowed fishing boats from neighboring countries to come and catch fish in Cambodian waters in exchange for money paid to the state coffer.
At a speech given during the inauguration of a road construction site in Siem Reap province, next to the Thai border, on Saturday, Hun Xen explained that the administration of the vast sea waters is a difficult task. This is the reason why foreign boats are allowed to fish in Cambodian waters through mutual arrangements and understanding along with payment to Cambodian authority.
This policy came under intense criticisms from the opposition and civil society, as well as from a number of Cambodian fishermen. Critics said that the Cambodian government’s action is tantamount to allowing free reign to foreign fishermen to destroy Cambodian water resources.
According to Cambodian fishermen, Thai and Vietnamese fishing boats use modern and illegal equipments allowing them to catch huge amount fish and other sea products. These Cambodian fishermen are concerned about the destruction of fisheries in Cambodian waters, and they blame the government’s inability to administer its sea waters.
However, to Hun Xen, this is the only best possible administration because it allows the government to earn some income rather than allowing foreign boats to sneak in and fish illegally since the government cannot administer these waters.
Nevertheless, on 04 December, the Cambodian Council of Ministers recently approved a draft law to set up a national committee for open sea security. The explanation provided for the setup of this committee is to administer the sovereignty of Cambodian sea waters with the aim of protecting national resources.
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Mother of detained Thai engineer arrives in Cambodia, verdict expected Tuesday
BANGKOK, Dec 7 (TNA) – The mother of the Thai employee detained in Cambodia on spy charges arrived in Cambodia ahead of the court ruling on the case expected on Tuesday.
Simarak Na Nakhon Panom was accompanied by Deputy Director General Madurapochana Ittarong of the Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Department of Consular Affairs.
Mrs Simarak said that she hoped for a positive result from the Cambodian court ruling on the case of her son Siwarak Chutipong, but she is also prepared for a negative outcome.
She insisted that the decision to change lawyers was advised by Mr Siwarak’s friends in Cambodia and was not a political ‘game’ or ploy. The mother said she will do whatever she can to help her son as soon as possible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs understood her position, she said, and didn’t blame her for not working with the lawyer selected by the ministry.
Meanwhile, Ms Madurapochana said the ministry continued providing assistance to help Mr Siwarak. She said she is due to meet the newly-appointed lawyer at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh Monday afternoon.
The court is expected to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, she said, and if Mr Siwarak is found guilty, she will then talk to the lawyer to determine what to do next. She also asked permission for Mrs Simarak to visit her son on Monday but has not yet received an answer from the Khmer officials.
Opposition Puea Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit saw Mrs Simarak off at Suvarnabhumi Airport and showed her a draft of a letter by former prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh to submit requesting a royal amnesty if her son is found guilty.
The draft will be considered in a Puea Thai meeting, first scrutinising legal details and then translating it into Khmer and English.
Mr Prompong said he showed her the draft letter to confirm that the Puea Thai party is sincerely ready to help and he believed the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also giving her full support.
Mrs Simarak also asked Mr Prompong to contact ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra through his former legal advisor Noppadon Pattama to help her son.
Mr Siwarak, an employee of Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), was arrested by Khmer police nearly a month ago on charges of passing information on the flight details of Mr Thaksin to Thai diplomats in Phnom Penh.
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Simarak Na Nakhon Panom was accompanied by Deputy Director General Madurapochana Ittarong of the Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Department of Consular Affairs.
Mrs Simarak said that she hoped for a positive result from the Cambodian court ruling on the case of her son Siwarak Chutipong, but she is also prepared for a negative outcome.
She insisted that the decision to change lawyers was advised by Mr Siwarak’s friends in Cambodia and was not a political ‘game’ or ploy. The mother said she will do whatever she can to help her son as soon as possible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs understood her position, she said, and didn’t blame her for not working with the lawyer selected by the ministry.
Meanwhile, Ms Madurapochana said the ministry continued providing assistance to help Mr Siwarak. She said she is due to meet the newly-appointed lawyer at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh Monday afternoon.
The court is expected to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, she said, and if Mr Siwarak is found guilty, she will then talk to the lawyer to determine what to do next. She also asked permission for Mrs Simarak to visit her son on Monday but has not yet received an answer from the Khmer officials.
Opposition Puea Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit saw Mrs Simarak off at Suvarnabhumi Airport and showed her a draft of a letter by former prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh to submit requesting a royal amnesty if her son is found guilty.
The draft will be considered in a Puea Thai meeting, first scrutinising legal details and then translating it into Khmer and English.
Mr Prompong said he showed her the draft letter to confirm that the Puea Thai party is sincerely ready to help and he believed the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also giving her full support.
Mrs Simarak also asked Mr Prompong to contact ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra through his former legal advisor Noppadon Pattama to help her son.
Mr Siwarak, an employee of Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), was arrested by Khmer police nearly a month ago on charges of passing information on the flight details of Mr Thaksin to Thai diplomats in Phnom Penh.
Queen Crown casino lost its crown and is now croaking
Queen Crown (or King Crown??) casino in Bavet (Photo: Thoeun, Koh Santepheap)05 December 2009
By Mom Sophon Radio Free Asia
Translated from Khmer by KI-Media
Click here to read the article in Khmer
The Queen Crown casino located near Bavet border crossing gate, Svay Rieng province, next to the Vietnamese border, closed its operation on 01 December because it had no customers and without income, it went bankrupt.
A 2-year female casino employee told RFA on Saturday that she is looking for another job after the casino announced its closing at the beginning of December because the casino could not attract gambling customers.
Queen Crown employed 300 workers, and it started its operation in 2005.
Hun Xen warned Cambodians not to illegally cross into Thailand
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by KI-Media
Prime minister Hun Xen warned Cambodians living along the Cambodian-Thai border not to enter Thailand to cut down trees or undertake illegal activities in order to avoid being arrested or shot by Thai soldiers. In a speech given during the inauguration of the construction site for National Road 68 in Oddar Meanchey province, next to the Thai border, Hun Xen declared that, recently, 3 Cambodians who crossed into Thailand were arrested and sentenced, while others were shot and killed on the spot by Thai soldiers. Hun Xen asked them that, whatever they do, they should stay within Cambodian territories, and they should never cross into Thailand. Hun Xen also warned armed troops and Cambodians from entering Thai territories. Hun Xen also said that: “We will not allow Thai soldiers and civilians to enter into our territories either.”
CCHR's BBQ Invitation to Mark Cambodia's Universal Periodic Review
Dear Partners,The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), in association with OHCHR Cambodia, invites you to attend a barbeque this Tuesday 8 December to mark the occasion of Cambodia’s inaugural review under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review process. We hope to enjoy the pleasure of your company to reflect on the UPR process and human rights issues in Cambodia.
Tuesday 8 December from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
CCHR Offices, #798, Street. 99, Phnom Penh
CCHR Offices, #798, Street. 99, Phnom Penh
A replay of UPR proceedings will be screened during the course of the barbeque.
We should be grateful if you could confirm your attendance by email to CHAK Sophy, Project Coordinator, CCHR by Tel: 012 862 952, email: chak.sophy@cchrcambodia.org or Ms. Sana Ghouse by Tel: 089 614 334 or email at sana.ghouse@cchrcambodia.org
Kindly find the attach the Programme for the UPR BARBEQUE
Kindest Regards,
CHAK Sophy
Project Coordinator, Business and Human Rights
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Email: chak.sophy@cchrcambodia.org
Tel: +855 (0)12 862 952
Fax: +855 (0) 23 726 902
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Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Ex-prime ministers ready to help Thai jailed in Cambodia
BANGKOK, Dec 6 (TNA) -- Former prime ministers Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh and Thaksin Shinawatra are prepared to assist a Thai engineer detained in Cambodia on spying charges and due to appear at his first hearing this Tuesday, said Prompong Nopparit, spokesman of the opposition Puea Thai Party on Sunday.
Both ex-prime ministers will employ their close personal contacts with the Cambodian government and coordinate with former foreign minister Noppadon Pattama in dealing with the government in Phnom Penh to free Siwarak Chutipong if he is found guilty, Mr Prompong said.
Fugitive, ousted former prime minister Thaksin has been appointed economic adviser to the Cambodian government.
Mr Siwarak, an employee of Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), was arrested by Khmer police nearly a month ago on charges of passing information on the flight details of Mr Thaksin to Thai diplomats in Phnom Penh.
Mr Prompong said he would see the engineer’s mother, Simarak Na Nakhon Panom, when she leaves Bangkok for Cambodia early Monday. Mrs Simarak is expected to stay in Cambodia until the trial is over.
Lawyer Khieu Sambou is expected to seek a royal amnesty immediately if Mr Siwarak is found guilty, Mr Prompong said.
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Both ex-prime ministers will employ their close personal contacts with the Cambodian government and coordinate with former foreign minister Noppadon Pattama in dealing with the government in Phnom Penh to free Siwarak Chutipong if he is found guilty, Mr Prompong said.
Fugitive, ousted former prime minister Thaksin has been appointed economic adviser to the Cambodian government.
Mr Siwarak, an employee of Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), was arrested by Khmer police nearly a month ago on charges of passing information on the flight details of Mr Thaksin to Thai diplomats in Phnom Penh.
Mr Prompong said he would see the engineer’s mother, Simarak Na Nakhon Panom, when she leaves Bangkok for Cambodia early Monday. Mrs Simarak is expected to stay in Cambodia until the trial is over.
Lawyer Khieu Sambou is expected to seek a royal amnesty immediately if Mr Siwarak is found guilty, Mr Prompong said.
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