The stand-in PM for Thailand doesn't actually have any authority over the Thai Military.
The real PM, Thaksin's daughter - tried to relieve the General of the 2nd Army... and got reminded by him that he doesn't answer to her nor the government.
This was before the bordering cities were placed under Martial Law.
This government party has the reputation of being inept, and are constantly under ridicule.
The Thai people stand behind the Army.
I don't know under what authority the substitute PM of Thailand brokered for a ceasefire... but the army has made it clear that for a as long as Cambodia was targeting civilian areas in Thailand, then they would retaliate accordingly.
That being said, I hope Cambodia will honor their word and stop firing at Thai civilians. This way, the Thai army can declare the area to be safe, and the hundred thousand people who had to move away from their homes can finally return.
Live above poster stated, Thais are not happy with a ceasefire since women and children were killed. They want justice for the lives lost...
But, I think it is a good time for Peace. Peace is always better than war. No one else needs to die.
Cambodia has been operating like Hamas- setting up their launchers in civilian areas so Thais cannot bomb them with Jets... and Cambodia has also been firing into schools and hospitals. Meanwhile Hun Sen's wife came on tv and cried about Cambodians having to flee their home after being attacked by Thais...
So, Here's to hoping that Cambodia shows some integrity, and honors their word.