Cambodia allows Thailand to visit accused spy

Last Updated: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:00 +1100

Thailand's Prime Minister says Thai diplomats have been allowed to visit a Thai national held in Cambodia on charges of spying.

Siwarak Chothipong, an employee at the Cambodia Air Traffic Service, allegedly supplied the flight schedule of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to the Thai embassy.

His arrest has deepened a diplomatic crisis over Mr Thaksin's visit to Cambodia, following his appointment as an economic adviser.

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva welcomed the Cambodian move, but says the government is considering further measures following the withdrawal of its ambassador earlier this month.

Phnom Penh has also withdrawn its ambassador.

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