Phnom Penh (dpa) - Last week, Cambodia said it was content to be patient with Thailand over disputed border areas, but claims Thai troops had moved into a third border temple area over the weekend have freshly irked Cambodia, the government said Monday.
Government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said by telephone that claims Thai troops had moved into an area close to Ta Krabey temple, close to the Ta Moan temple complex which is also in dispute, had angered the government and Cambodia was preparing to appeal to a "third international party" to intervene.
"We are preparing our documents. We will see if Thailand changes its character or not. If not, we will go to an international agency to mediate," Kanharith said.
Thai troops moved into what Thailand says is disputed territory and Cambodia says is sovereign around the 11th century Preah Vihear temple in July, just a week after UNESCO awarded the temple World Heritage listing over Thai objections.
Ta Moan, 150 kilometres to the west, soon also drew Cambodian complaints, with claims of Thai encroachment, and now Ta Krabey.
Thailand says the claims are baseless and it has always had troops stationed near the latter two temples.
Last week Kanharith said Cambodia was prepared to give Thailand time to sort out its turbulent political affairs before delayed bilateral border talks, several rounds of which have so far failed to reach an agreement, were resumed.
However local media, including Khmer-language Rasmei Kampuchea daily, reported over the weekend that Prime Minister Hun Sen's patience has been tested over the latest developments and he had called for all relevant authorities to prepare a case to take to an international mediator which Cambodia has not yet identified.
Government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said by telephone that claims Thai troops had moved into an area close to Ta Krabey temple, close to the Ta Moan temple complex which is also in dispute, had angered the government and Cambodia was preparing to appeal to a "third international party" to intervene.
"We are preparing our documents. We will see if Thailand changes its character or not. If not, we will go to an international agency to mediate," Kanharith said.
Thai troops moved into what Thailand says is disputed territory and Cambodia says is sovereign around the 11th century Preah Vihear temple in July, just a week after UNESCO awarded the temple World Heritage listing over Thai objections.
Ta Moan, 150 kilometres to the west, soon also drew Cambodian complaints, with claims of Thai encroachment, and now Ta Krabey.
Thailand says the claims are baseless and it has always had troops stationed near the latter two temples.
Last week Kanharith said Cambodia was prepared to give Thailand time to sort out its turbulent political affairs before delayed bilateral border talks, several rounds of which have so far failed to reach an agreement, were resumed.
However local media, including Khmer-language Rasmei Kampuchea daily, reported over the weekend that Prime Minister Hun Sen's patience has been tested over the latest developments and he had called for all relevant authorities to prepare a case to take to an international mediator which Cambodia has not yet identified.
5 comments:
Blah, blah, blah!!! Lip service from strong-man in Cambodia. Long live CPP voters.
Just to remind readers of my pledge to boycott thai products.
Since the start of thaai agression!
-I have switched to non thai rice
_- have avoided buying thai fruits. I eat only local ( France) fruits
- i have just taken a flight for me and my wife with singapore airlines ( fantastic customer service here in paris. I had some problems by booking through the internet but wasnt confirmed on the flight by the travel agent. SG airline sorted everything at the airport and we made the flight
last time I took thai they double booked the same seat.bunch of idiots and very rude personnel
- here in PP i am not buying anything thai
Hope you all are keeping your promises.
Let them suffer an economic meltdown.
Will Xcam become warzone between the super-powerful countrie-China and US? Say which side do you favor?
I would personally choose the solution not to be used as a warzone or ideological battlefield between these mighty influential countries.
Let the think tanks work independently and responsibly and let the leaders make the wise decision to not get involved and benefit economically for the nation.
Jet
I don't see we human live in jungle using wild beast animal laws anymore. Who say we do, you Siam?
Let the laws and the faith decide. Go to international court or security council the best solution.
Don't need to drag on in lose-lose negotiation with Siam. We don't see faith and good will from this neighboring tricky Siam. Their mindset is to finish off Khmer land and khmer people. Such act is against the humanity and civilization. If Khmer is to have wars to protect her teritories and existence, then let us have it! Once and for all to solve the border dispute and this as to get Siam realize that Khmer at any time would fight and die for the beloved country.
Khmer
My dog is more obedient than thai/dog. When I told him to stop going to the neighbor property, he stopped. He's pekingees. What breed is thai/dog?
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