Cambodian defence minister: No armed forces entered Thailand to foment chaos

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Tea Banh denied that Cambodian armed forces have entered Thailand to cause violence during the latter's political turmoil. "I had met with Thai deputy defense minister in Singapore during the Singapore Airshow 2014, and I told him that neither Cambodian armed forces nor troops have carried out such action in Thailand," he told reporters Wednesday at the Phnom Penh International Airport after returning from Singapore. "It is Thailand's internal issues, not involved with Cambodia," he said, adding that Cambodia has been working actively to further enhance bilateral ties and cooperation with Thailand. Tea Banh's denial came after Thai reports claimed that Cambodian troops had allegedly been brought in to create chaos during the anti-government protests in Bangkok.