August 1, 2008
The Nation
Cambodia knows exactly when and where to hit Thailand to inflict the most pain on its neighbour to the east. Repeated attempts by Phnom Penh to raise the Preah Vihear dispute at the international level in forums such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement - which were subsequently withdrawn - shows a lack of sincerity and ill intentions. At a meeting in Singapore, Asean took the unprecedented step of discussing the temple dispute but without any progress.
It was out of Asean goodwill and the good office of the previous chair, Singapore, that both sides were able to discuss the problem against the backdrop of the Asean meeting.
When members have bilateral problems, especially over sensitive issues concerning sovereignty, they should resolve them in an amicable way without being aggressive or using strong diplomatic language.
In Singapore, the Cambodian delegation left its mark with strong words of condemnation for Thailand over the controversy. The Thai delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Sahas Banditkul, was calm and mature. Sahas did not respond to the Cambodian tirade. Several Asean members have expressed concerns over the rough way the Cambodian delegate dealt with the issue.
After the end of the Asean meeting, Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo wrote a letter to his Cambodian counterpart, Hor Namhong, expressing concerns about the creditability of Asean as Cambodia has insisted that it would seek the intervention of the UN Security Council. Since both countries are members of Asean, any dispute between them should be settled bilaterally. Instead, Cambodia has tried to score points internationally by portraying the country as a victim of intimidation by a bigger and more prosperous neighbour. Asean wants all of its members to discuss and solve problems in the spirit of the grouping.
Cambodia's desire to internationalise the issue helps to show its true intention to tarnish Thailand's reputation. Of course, there is nothing Thailand can do at the moment as its domestic situation in recent years has been rather damning. Cambodia's approach would work if Thailand really were a bully. Look around, Thailand has been reduced to a small and non-significant player since 2001. Our reputation overseas has sunk to its lowest level ever. Instead of helping Thailand to settle the dispute amicably, those in Cambodia's upper echelon have instead decided that now is the best time to teach Thailand a lesson.
Several Asean members and dialogue partners have confided to the Foreign Ministry that they do not support Cambodia's efforts to push the temple dispute to the UN level. A member of the Security Council said that any internationalised issue would impact on Asean as a whole.
For the next 18 months, Thailand will serve as the chair of Asean. Cambodia's attitude will be crucial and should be closely scrutinised, as it will have far-reaching ramifications for the future of Asean.
If Cambodia continues to threaten to use the UN and Non-Aligned Movement forums, it would certainly hamper the effectiveness of the Thai chairmanship of Asean.
It was out of Asean goodwill and the good office of the previous chair, Singapore, that both sides were able to discuss the problem against the backdrop of the Asean meeting.
When members have bilateral problems, especially over sensitive issues concerning sovereignty, they should resolve them in an amicable way without being aggressive or using strong diplomatic language.
In Singapore, the Cambodian delegation left its mark with strong words of condemnation for Thailand over the controversy. The Thai delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Sahas Banditkul, was calm and mature. Sahas did not respond to the Cambodian tirade. Several Asean members have expressed concerns over the rough way the Cambodian delegate dealt with the issue.
After the end of the Asean meeting, Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo wrote a letter to his Cambodian counterpart, Hor Namhong, expressing concerns about the creditability of Asean as Cambodia has insisted that it would seek the intervention of the UN Security Council. Since both countries are members of Asean, any dispute between them should be settled bilaterally. Instead, Cambodia has tried to score points internationally by portraying the country as a victim of intimidation by a bigger and more prosperous neighbour. Asean wants all of its members to discuss and solve problems in the spirit of the grouping.
Cambodia's desire to internationalise the issue helps to show its true intention to tarnish Thailand's reputation. Of course, there is nothing Thailand can do at the moment as its domestic situation in recent years has been rather damning. Cambodia's approach would work if Thailand really were a bully. Look around, Thailand has been reduced to a small and non-significant player since 2001. Our reputation overseas has sunk to its lowest level ever. Instead of helping Thailand to settle the dispute amicably, those in Cambodia's upper echelon have instead decided that now is the best time to teach Thailand a lesson.
Several Asean members and dialogue partners have confided to the Foreign Ministry that they do not support Cambodia's efforts to push the temple dispute to the UN level. A member of the Security Council said that any internationalised issue would impact on Asean as a whole.
For the next 18 months, Thailand will serve as the chair of Asean. Cambodia's attitude will be crucial and should be closely scrutinised, as it will have far-reaching ramifications for the future of Asean.
If Cambodia continues to threaten to use the UN and Non-Aligned Movement forums, it would certainly hamper the effectiveness of the Thai chairmanship of Asean.
14 comments:
Do keep crying. It is hilarious and entertaining.
you know if you can't do the job stop crying and get out of the way. The Cambodian have no patience for your pathetic ass kissers and face savers. Maybe this incident will show Asean that its time for them to grow up and be more mature. There short coming is rather embarrassing that is why they are so furious.
respect the treaty of 1907, the icj verdict, and unesco's preah vihear world heritage, then cambodia will have no problem with thailand. if thailand continue to choose to violate the international law, then of course, cambodia has no patience for such ignorant and stupid action by thailand in order to steal from cambodia.
Since the attitude of Thai being uncivilize already why do the ASEAN wants the Thai pursue the chairman of ASEAN?
Then the Thai will use all its power and persuade the others and this is not a good idea of being a leader.
I will not support the country that is being aggressive on its neighbors.
Thats why Cambodian is seeking an intervention of UN cause we can't trust ASEAN.
The current Leader of ASEAN is leaded by a Thieft Nation whome happened to be ASEAN founder as well, that alone speak volume about this a Do Nothing/ a Do No Good organization. The world has no respect for this organization. This organization has not earn respect from Khmer. But again what is the suprise anyway?
there is no justice in their claim ,
robbers and looters are afraid to be unmasked so they try to hide behind the indifferent ASEAN.
Cambodia must not waste time anymore....we need UN intervention in this matter as soon as possible. Thailand is an outlaw and scared of the LAW. Cambodia has the LAW on its side and we must use it.
Let the UN and ICJ settle the Preah Vihear issue one last time...Thailand needs to be taught a lesson from the world commity.
"Once a thief, always a thief" We just can't change their nature.
Khmer people are the real owner of "Suvannaphoum" --"Golden Land"
Dear the Nut-tion and the nation,
Reading your article, I think you are completely ignorance or at least mindless. Crying wolf? You mean u fucking is the crying wolf? You invade a sovereign nation and when we protest you said we are not sincere? So what we should do?..Negotiate with the invader? Yeah, We are doing now...So what the fuck you want more? You want us to give all our land to your fucking greed people?..
Shut your fucking mouth and go to fuck your wife at home or try to solve the problem with your fucking people at Southern province would be etter than writing such a fucking article..
So pissed off with such a crazy writing...
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We are all agree that cambodia should go to UNSC as soon as possible.
Iron Fist ??? Ha Ha
Siams understand that Samdach Dech do not dare To USe Iron Fist with Thais only with Cambodians inside Country......
Thais understand that Samdach Decho does not dare To USe Iron Fist with Thais (Due to his internal weakness)only with Cambodians inside Country......
In case Sihanoul fight Samdach Decho will not fight-- hun SDen is stronger than Sihanouk...
Wichai Rungrat
10:56 AM
Really?!
I really like your speculation; I don't know about others.
It's good to be dreaming of the impossible dreams.
. . ça créer et cherche les emmerdes et puis après c'est à plaindre ?!!
Est-ce qu'on a tort de déposer le dossier au conseil de sécurité de l'ONU ? Aucune loi ne l'interdit et nous sommes victimes.. c'est nous qui avons de mauvaises intentions ?!!! On ne fait que demander notre liberté et notre droit sur NOTRE PROPRE TERRITOIIRE.
Les gens qui se foutent de la gueule du monde et qui refusent de voir la vérité en face ne doivent pas avoir l'honneur d'être à la présidence de l'ASEAN.
Etre à la présidence de l'ASEAN c'est avant tout respecter les décisions juridiques - d'autant plus rendues par la CIJ - et respecter la vérité. Comment demander d'être respecté alors qu'on se comportent comme des gamins sans éducaion ? Prôner que tout appartient à sa nation c'est beau, mais faut également savoir où sont les limites.
Le temple du PREAH VIHEAR est en territoire et sous souveraineté khmère !!
dEs expertises le confirment .
c'est vraiment avoir aucune honte que de réclamer une chose qui ne leur appartient même pas. . . même un enfant de 4 ans peut se rendre compte que si qqch ne lui appartient pas, il ne peut pas l'avoir ..
A combien la mentalité de la thailande ?
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