Troops adjusted but yet to be withdrawn: Yutthasak

The Thai military has adjusted its troops in border areas near Preah Vihear Temple, but they have not withdrawn in accordance with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s order, Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa said Monday.

Redeployment of troops over recent weeks was a normal rotation of armed forces to enable military personnel who stayed for a long time on the border to get a chance to relax, the minister said.

Some equipment and weapons also needed maintenance, he said.

Withdrawing troops in accordance with the ICJ's injunction would require an order from the government, he said.

The Nation