DPA and BANGKOK POST
Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama said on a radio programme yesterday that the Thai side has included the coastal border in negotiations about Preah Vihear with Cambodia. The dispute over the temple could be ended only if both countries reached agreement on the overlapping coastal territory first, he said.Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni will give alms to the poor at a site close to the controversial Preah Vihear temple on the Thai border during his three-day birthday celebrations, officials said yesterday.
His trip comes amid the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over the latter's proposed registration of the ancient temple as a Unesco World Heritage site.
Thailand fears it will have to give up 4.6 sq km around the temple if it is listed on behalf of Cambodia only.
The royal birthday celebration for the king, who ascended to the throne in 2004 after the abdication of his father, Norodom Sihanouk, began yesterday and will continue until tomorrow.
The king traditionally conducts Buddhist rites at his palace in the capital, but had chosen to fly by helicopter to an area close to Preah Vihear temple, perched on the border, officials said.
Cambodia is also mulling the idea of introducing a national holiday on June 15 to mark the 1962 anniversary of the International Court in The Hague deciding that the temple, which is sacred to both Cambodians and Thais, lies within Cambodian territory.
Border demarcations, both around Preah Vihear and in disputed coastal waters, remain a sensitive issue for both nations.
Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama said on a radio programme yesterday that the Thai side has included the coastal border in negotiations about Preah Vihear with Cambodia. The dispute over the temple could be ended only if both countries reached agreement on the overlapping coastal territory first, he said.
6 comments:
i skept this news, not interested..
shame to him-the slave king of a peasant.
"Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama said on a radio programme yesterday that the Thai side has included the coastal border in negotiations about Preah Vihear with Cambodia. The dispute over the temple could be ended only if both countries reached agreement on the overlapping coastal territory first, he said."
Then let's move it, 50/50.
"Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni will give alms to the poor at a site close to the controversial Preah Vihear temple on the Thai border during his three-day birthday celebrations, officials said yesterday."
The people don't need no hand out. What they needed is development in the area. How much longer do they have to wait?
oh my god! talk about thailand blackmails cambodia. shame on them!
Nope, Thailand just representing Khmer-Thai. and they are entitled to a share of the temple or at least get some benefit from it. Therefore, joint management is a must.
5:35PMWhat you ask is the goverment job, stupid, read the constitution!
There is no joint management what so ever, nor 50/50. Khmer territory has ever had overlap with any nation; don't used you old trick THIEVES. I know you are ignoring my Khmer Nation, you should wake up sooner is better, not to wait until it's to late. Remember don't punish yourself to loose another eyes ball you will become a totally darness nation. Back off!.!..
PL. K
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