892.00/8–1546: Telegram
The Minister in Siam (Stanton) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 18—2:55 a.m.]
948. Mytel 928, August 10. 1. Ministry of Interior issued communiqué August 13 denying reports broadcast by radio Saigon that Siamese took part in Siemreap disturbances. Communiqué refers Siamese patience and restraint in face French fire into Siamese towns, indicates orders issued close border and prevent revolutionaries entering Siamese territory and emphasizes Siam’s desire settle all problems between Siam and French through good understanding as illustrated by despatch of delegation to United Nations.
2. At press conference August 14 Minister Interior again denied reports emanating Saigon but admitted groups from Siamese side may have crossed into French territory. If so, said they were groups which French authorities had urged return to their homes.
3. Legation still has no definite information concerning allegations. Colonel Thompson called Pradit’s attention to possibility Siamese officials being involved and emphasized serious repercussions [Page 1064] which Siamese involvement might have upon negotiations with French. Pradit said he would immediately order Phra Phiset, Free Cambodia’s leader that area, who resides Battambang, to come to Bangkok to report.
Probably some Cambodian-Siamese involved but if so believe unlikely under officials Siamese direction.