16 Cambodians sentenced by Thai court

16 Cambodians have been sentenced by a Thai court in Sisaket province for illegally logging in Thai territories.

Mr. Sor Thavy, Deputy Governor of Preah Vihear province, confirmed to Deum Ampil on Wednesday (16th August ) afternoon that the 16 Cambodians were convicted by a Thai court, but did not elaborate what sorts of sentences were imposed on them.

He said he had made a request to Thai provincial authority for the release of the 16 Cambodians, but were told that it is a matter for the Thai Forestry Department.

"Now I am preparing a detailed report to send to the Interior Ministry and request it to help in resolving this case", he said.


Source: Deum Ampil newspaper
Reported in English by Khmerization