Thailand to repatriate POWs if Cambodia fulfils border peace commitments


In August, Thailand returned two wounded soldiers who had been captured by the Thai army after the two sides had already implemented a ceasefire to end five days of combat over competing territorial claims. - AP

BANGKOK: Thailand is ready to repatriate 18 Cambodian prisoners of war (POWs) in accordance with international principles if Cambodia demonstrates sincere and tangible cooperation on four key issues.

Royal Thai Army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suwaree said Thailand’s consideration of releasing the POWs would be based strictly on international law and humanitarian principles.

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