Crossing the border between Thailand and Cambodia might not be as simple as it was last year. Due to a territory dispute between the two countries near a famous temple, Preah Vihear, military troops are gathering in frightening numbers - the Phnom Penh Post states that 1700 Khmer troops are stationed at the temple, and they come armed with tanks and other heavy artillery. It's a situation that has a few of us wondering how volatile the situation could become in the next weeks. We do know that the staff at the Tabitha Foundation in Phnom Penh have been instructed to go home and stay away from the office until Wednesday. This was mainly because the national elections took place today and it was unsure whether there would be violence associated with that.
But at the borders, who knows? All it would take would be for one Thai or Khmer soldier to fire their gun or launch a rocket, one 'accident' for the entire situation to turn to war. Both sides of the border have long histories of violence and it's very possible that the friendly border that currently exists will be negated in a flash.
What happens with the build? Dunno. Personally, I plan to cross into Cambodia via Laos anyway, and have no intentions on cancelling my trip.
It's been a very lazy weekend. Tomorrow, bike to work and then Muay Thai and CSW in the evening. I tossed around the idea of going to Scott's cottage, but (1) I can't afford it, (2) I don't want to travel, and (3) I really can't handle the food/alcohol tempations!! Not that I am doing much better here. Yesterday, PMS eating took full hold of me and I indulged in a couple of beers as well as some junk (oooh, Hagendaaz, something I haven't had in about a year!!). Sigh. Oh well. I really shouldn't feel so guilty - no one forced the food into my mouth and made me swallow. But now, being very conscience about what I eat, falling off the wagon makes me feel horrible!! Between over-indulging and sleeping in all weekend, I feel really icky. Oh well. Tomorrow marks the start of a fresh week.
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