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Thailand has withdrawn from UNESCO's World Heritage convention because of a simmering dispute with Cambodia over a 900-year-old temple in a remote border area between the two countries.
Several military clashes at and near Preah Vihear temple since early February have left more than 20 people dead and displaced thousands of others.
Thailand says its withdrawal stems from what it calls a disappointing decision by the World Heritage governing body to place Cambodia's management plan for the temple on its agenda. Bangkok insists contested border demarcation issues be settled before any management plan is considered.
Thailand also insists those issues be settled in direct talks with Phnom Penh, and has balked at outside efforts to ease tensions by the United Nations and the regional grouping, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Cambodia, in May, launched a legal bid at the International Court of Justice -- the highest U.N. tribunal -- seeking to force Thailand to withdraw its troops from disputed land near the temple. No ruling has been issued.
The temple, called Preah Vihear in Cambodia and Phra Viharn in Thailand, was declared a World heritage site in 2008. Both sides agree the temple lies in Cambodian territory. The dispute centers on access to the temple, which can only be gained by crossing through Thai territory.
18 comments:
The spoil brat is crying again b/c it did not get what it wants... Thanks to the U.S for spoiling this kid.
Thailand has withdrawn from UNESCO's World Heritage convention.
Bravo! Thailand would be even better off if it would withdraw from the UN Organization.
looks like insane siem is heading in the world of its own, reminescent of the KR era in cambodia! and they say only cambodia's KR was stupid, i think siem thugs are the worst kind when it comes to breaking the law, etc, you know!
The current Thai government has the attitude that it doesn't need the world, but the world needs Thailand. Being a contributing member of the world community and playing by the rules would be to Thailand's advantage. Thailand contributes a lot of rice to world and without the rice the world is starving. hehehe
One more thing Thai king is above anybody in the world.
i have nothing good to say about siem thugs, you know! get a hint.
SHADDUP...KEEP ON DREAMIN'!
Thailand has been trying to fight the loosing battle.
The World body has spoken...
Thailand, iam too sorry about your ambition without having shameness to take the neibghoring borders, what you have supposed from day to day, you had lost once in 1962, now one more.
Thailad you have to confess before international, you are robbres, thieft... always steal others.
yo have no way to choose, go home!!!
i try to check this website 12.3o all am to give some comments to read, at any time to the world know.
chao ta
They didn't wait for the next government to decide on that case even the election in coming up next week. Some of those government officials must have got too much yaba .
looks like ahbullshit administration will be out of office soon! who's next in siem country? if they are smart, they must stop fighting with the international law, etc, really!
1:02am,your THAI's king only above on the siamese peoples who believe in him,but not even all of your peoples in BANGKOK,has trusted in him!.Especially,do not compare your king with the whole world and the UNESCO,which they have 128 countries around the world.Stop barking like a dog without owner,otherwhy,you will face a consequence!.THE UNESCO,THE ICJ,THE WHC and THE UNITED NATION,they have known a long long times ago about the SIAM's aggressor,reactionary,liars,stealers and the thieves whom always getting trouble with neighbouring countries...just like LAO,CAMBODIA,BURMESE and MALAYSIA.SO then,you peoples,your king , the whole family of the THAI's royal and your governments should stop aggression on neighbouring countries!.
IT WAS GOOD DECISION, BY THAILAND KING NEVER SMILED, THEY MADE THE RIGHT DECISION.. THEY MADE MY DAY., F. U.
Thailand welcome you to the land crying, stupid, shameless aggressor!!
Thank you Thailand for Thai-ing(tying) up the world progress for a better border resolution. Having food and clothing Thailand will be content without the rest of the world.
Tye my boots, Khmer
Siam people,
You were running barefoot in the plateau of Korat and the khmer kings gave you food, shelter and jobs.
In the end, you bit the hands that fed you. Shame on you.
We, khmers shall not repeat the same mistakes again.
Thailand knew being memeber of UNESCO WHC will not benifit Thailand anything becaue they don't have any heritage NOTHING!! NANA to be listed ever!
Thailand knew being memeber of UNESCO WHC will not benifit Thailand anything becaue they don't have any heritage NOTHING!! NANA to be listed ever!
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