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BOMBS SHATTER BORDER TRUCE

Fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia has been blown away Sunday evening when fresh fighting between both countries' border troops erupted, sending villagers fleeing for cover.
The troops exchanged artillery shells at disputed border areas adjacent to the Preah Vihear, jeopardising calls and proposals for permanent peace.
"Cambodia lighted up fireworks at 6.40 p.m. and then fired artillery and rockets into Thai side. We retaliated in the same proportion," said army spokesman Col. Sansern Keowkamnerd.
Local residents in villages along the border rushed to seek shelters and bunkers to protect themselves from the shells. "A lot of shells flying over our heads _ in and out _ but we don't know where they landed," a villager told The Nation via telephone from a bunker in Si Sa Ket's Roung subdistrict.

About 10 Thais were injured, eight of them soldiers, initial reports say.
Cambodian troops reportedly launched artilleries and rockets from their stations at Phu Ma Khua hill and Chong Don Aou to many Thai villages along the border.
There were reports of Thai planes flying near the disputed area but were not fired at or involved in military action. Cambodian TVs' reports about fighting portrayed Thai troops as aggressors, sources said.
The area of fighting was about 3 kilometres from the historic Preah Vihear temple, a UN World Heritage Site which is the source of both countries' border conflict.
Earlier Sunday, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva called for national unity amid border tension and mounting pressure from nationalistic People's Alliance for Democracy which has been demanding tough stance against Cambodia over territorial disputes.
During his live TV program on NBT, Abhisit was reacting to the resolution of the People's Alliance for Democracy to oust him from office.
Abhisit said he wondered why the PAD would intensify the protests to force him out of office when he shares the same stand with the PAD regarding to the border disputes.
Abhisit explained that his government was the first government that was opposed to Cambodia's unilateral registration of Preah Vihear Temple as a world heritage site.
He said he was also against the use of the 1:200,000 map cited by Cambodia to carry out border demarcations.
"PAD, this is the first government which is clearly opposed to the [1:200,000] map and registration of Preah Vihear as heritage site so I am surprised why you came out to demand the government's ouster," Abhisit said.
"My government shares the same stand with you so I wonder for what you are making your campaign."
The prime minister also urged the public to listen to information of all sides instead of listening only to the PAD leaders.
He said his government could not comply with the PAD's demand to withdraw Thailand from the Unesco World Heritage committee.
Abhisit said if Thailand pulled out from the committee, the committee would listen only to the Cambodia's side and Cambodia might be allowed by go in to manage the part of the land that belongs to Thailand.
"And I cannot tolerate that," Abhisit said.
Abhisit also noted that keeping the memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on border disputes would benefit Thailand more than annulling it as demanded by the PAD.
Abhisit said the MOU, which was signed in 2000, helped return calm to the disputed border area after two days of clashes.

Abhisit said without the MOU, troops of the two countries could have clashed everyday.
To criticisms that MOU could not have prevented the clashed on Friday and Saturday, Abhisit replied: "I'll say the calm has returned partly because of the MOU".
He also insisted that Thailand has not lost its territory to Cambodia as alleged by the PAD.
"I have no interests in exchange for giving away our land to foreigners," Abhisit said during his live TV program on NBT.
"Had I done it, i should not only be removed as the prime minister but I should also be expelled from the country," Abhisit said

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  The Shrine of Chao Po Koh 

ChangLeading up a steep road on the west coast to Ao Sapparos, not too far from the pier, you will see the shrine of Chao Po (literally the Deity of Koh Chang)  and Chao Mae Koh Chang on the right. This is a highly revered shrine especially for local people. Fishermen struck by monsoon or lost their directions in the sea put their faith on Chao Po Koh Chang.

       Legend has it that many prayers have been answered, and the locals have been praying to Chao Po Koh Chang concerning various hardships, from low yield harvests to sickness or other miseries.

 

Mu Koh Chang National Park

 

 

Measuring 192 square kilometers by 458 square kilometers of surrounding ocean, respectively, Koh Kood and Koh Maak are the two biggest of 52 collective of islands comprising Mu Koh Chang National Park. Less urbanised than their neighbor Koh Chang, the islands are well priced and offer great dining and resting opportunities with everything from camp sites to luxury boutique resorts available.

  Easily reached by chartered boat or kayaks, visitors can choose between making their own way or going as part of an arranged tour.

Koh Chang Waterfalls

Koh Chang's mountainous terrain has created some spectacular waterfalls for you to enjoy. If you're visiting this remarkable island, you definitely don't want to miss out on viewing some of its amazing waterfalls.

In these areas you will find some good hiking treks and trails for those of you that want to have closer contact with the nature on Koh Chang. The Best time for hiking is in the mornings, when the sun is rising and shining onto the lush rain forest and the heat of the day is not to intense.

Koh Chang Monkey School

A popular attraction with animal lovers, Koh Chang Monkey School can be found just a short walk for White Sand Beach, near a whole host of cheap Koh Chang hotels. The talented monkeys here are taught to pick coconuts and fruit from trees at the Koh Chang Monkey School, while displays of the monkey’s many talents are held three times a day in order to amuse and delight adoring audiences.

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