Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wanted for corruption in his home country, arrived in Phnom Penh Tuesday to work as an economic advisor for the Cambodian government.Thaksin's appointment by the Cambodian government is fueling the flames of an already delicate diplomatic relationship between the two countries. The former telecoms tycoon lives in self-imposed exile after being toppled by the military in 2006. He was later found guilty on a conflict of interest charge. He spends much of his time in Dubai.Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has made Thaksin an economic adviser to his government and offered him a home in his country.Thai government officials expressed concern over the move.Thailand's government sees Thaksin as a fugitive from justice and also fears he will now have a base across the border from which to organise a new campaign to force new elections and return home.The two countries have recalled their respective ambassadors because of the row over Thaksin.Relations between the two were already strained after nationalist elements on both sides sparked a row last year over Preah Vihear, an 11th century temple awarded to Cambodia by an international court but claimed by many in Thailand.
