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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Nov 9 (TNA) – The Thai-Cambodian border situation in Thailand’s northeastern province of Si Sa Ket near Preah Vihear temple remains normal, while soldiers and local residents are in high spirits despite some heightened tensions from the diplomatic spat.

According to Thailand's 2nd Army Region commander, Lt-Gen Weewalit Jornsamrit, there have been no incidents regarding the two neighbouring countries that would lead to violence or the use of arms.

Local residents of both countries also continued their daily activities along the border in Kantharalak district as usual.

Gen Weewalit said the Thai army chief, Gen Anupong Paochinda, receives regular updates on the situation.

As for Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordering troop redeployments from the Thai-Cambodian border near Preah Vihear temple, Gen Weewalit said he was following up on the issue. However, the Thai troops there have not been withdrawn.

Mr Hun Sen said earlier that the situation along the border is normal, quiet and he decided to withdraw the paratroop unit assigned to Preah Vihear to its camp and expects to complete the withdrawal in one week.

The 2nd Army Region commander also confirmed that relations between high-ranking Thai and Cambodian officials are good, following their last meeting.