According to the Phnom Penh Post, the Sam Rainsy Party expressed concerns in a letter dated February 11 that the fugitive Thai politician might be using Cambodia as a launch PAD for a political comeback in Thailand, potentially jeopardising relations between the two countries.
"There has been much information about the presence of the former Thai prime minister in Cambodia since early January," the Phnom Penh-based newspaper quoted the letter as saying.
"Because of concerns from Khmer citizens about the potential impact on the political affairs of neighbouring countries, we, as people's representatives, would like to ask Royal Government to make an official response."
At the time, Thai media speculated that the former premier was considering a move to China, the Philippines or the Bahamas, but recent reports in The Nation indicate the premier may have set up base in Koh Kong province.
SRP spokesman Yim Sovann could not be reached for comment Sunday, but Phay Siphan, a spokesman for the Council of Ministers, said the rumours had no clear source and that their dissemination could affect the country's national security.
"There is no information confirming whether Thaksin has come to Cambodia or not," he said, questioning the opposition's use of The Nation's reports.
"This information could affect national security. Thailand could use this information to do something that we do not expect them to do."
Source: The Nation
