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February 09, 2010
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Cambodia Riles Thailand with Thaksin Appointment

Greg Lowe | 18 Nov 2009
World Politics Review

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BANGKOK -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's recent appointment of Thailand's former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, as an economic adviser was the diplomatic equivalent of precision bombing, whose shockwaves have sent relations between the neighboring Southeast Asian nations into a tailspin.

But as the dust settles, observers say it is unclear who actually benefited from the increased tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

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