Troops Remain at Border

Talks set to defuse conflict at the Thia-Cambodia border appear to have stalled.

Where Thialand was originally complaining that living quarters were built too close to the agreed no-go area, the focus of its grievance now seems to have shifted to other items.

Thai troops will not withdraw from the border area in Si Sa Ket near Cambodia's ancient Phreah Vihear temple unless Phnom Penh stops polluting water near the border, army chief Pravit Wongsuwan said.

''If they don't withdraw, we will not do so either,'' Gen Pravit said. ''If a withdrawal becomes necessary, both countries must do it simultaneously.

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