Chhey Mongkol asks Moeung Son not to meddle Khmer Surin's effort to teach Khmer language

Mr. Chey Mongkol

KI-Media Note: On 02 October 2010, Mr. Chhay Mongkol wrote a letter to Moeung Son, the president of the Khmer Civilization Foundation, not to meddle in effort initiated by Khmer Surin, such as that of Mr. Chhay Mongkol, to bring Khmer language education to Surin province. Mr. Chhay Mongkol is concerned that Moeung Son’s intention is not necessarily to teach Khmer Surin, but rather to form some sort of movement due to his sentencing by the Hun Xen regime for criticizing the lighting of Ankor Wat temple. Mr. Moeung Son who escaped to France prior to his conviction, has traveled extensively to seek support to have his case overturned. Mr. Moeung Son’s latest attempt to insert himself in the education of Khmer language in Surin is rightfully viewed with suspicion by Khmer Surin who had put tremendous effort in bringing Khmer language back to Surin as they are concerned that Mr. Moeung Son’s intention could undermine their effort.

The following is Mr. Chhay Mongkol's letter to Moeung Son:

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In response to Mr. Chhay Mongkol's letter, Moeung Son sent over the following invitation and explanation in Khmer. He also wrote in his email to Mr. Chhay Mongkol:

Dear lok khmuy Mongkul

I hope that you'are not unhappy about my letter in file attached, I consider that you are as my son, so I want that you understand my feeling in favor of your work for social education to the Surin people.

After you read my explanation, I hope that you joint our meeting on 08-10-2010 Wat Svay.

Please check our letter invitation in the attached file.

Invitation to a meeting in Wat Svay:



Moeung Son's explanation letter to Chhay Mongkol: