Opinion By TOUCH VIBOL
On the web at http://tvibol.blogspot.com
The increasing tension between Thai and Cambodia army forces can lead to bloodshed and both countries will lose everything. As the result, Thai will become a criminal country in the 21st century and Cambodia is the victim of Thai’s immoral invasion. Thai government knows Thai has no rights to recuperate the Preah Vihear Temple. But why Thai sends troops over there? To unlawfully seize 2-4 kilometer dispute land?
Thai as a nation of the rule of law, the Buddhism, and a peaceful country
As a peaceful country Thai should show a leadership with a professional standard of diplomacy by respecting to Cambodia’s sovereignty, as a leader of the rule of law in the region Thai should show her responsibility and accountability, and as a Buddhist country, Thai should show her compassion and avid to Cambodian people.
Thai vs ASEAN, the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and the UNESCO
Thai’s tactics to bring Cambodia to negotiation table by showing her arm forces is completely low form of diplomacy in history. Condemnations from ASEAN, the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and the UNESCO will put Thai at risk. Thai understands that using forces against another nation is illegal but Thai can’t control her angriness. Thai knows Cambodia is weak economically and militarily but because of Thai’s weak leadership Thai has lost credibility and morality in front of the world. At the end, Thai will face serious consequences internally and internationally.
Cambodian and Thai people: Brothers and Sisters
Many Cambodian and Thai people are becoming victims of this unfortunate event. Many have left their homes, some lost their jobs, and some are afraid of losing their properties. Despite provocative actions from Thai extremist groups, majority of Thai and Cambodia people remain friendly. But who will be responsible for their losses and safeties?
To recapture reputations as a moral nation, Thai must unconditionally withdraw her forces from Cambodia land or 2-4 kilometer dispute areas. Thai must abide by the decision of the International Court of Justice in 1962. Thai leaders must condemn the illegal actions led by Thai extremist groups. Local and international scholars need to speak out for Thai and Cambodia people better understanding the history. Cambodia government (if Thai’s corporation, be better) should build a Preah Vihear Museum, a Preah Vihear Library, and a Preah Vihear University on the land. By doing so, students of both countries will learn the history. Job opportunities and small businesses will be booming. At the end, benefits will be shared by people of both countries.
Thai as a nation of the rule of law, the Buddhism, and a peaceful country
As a peaceful country Thai should show a leadership with a professional standard of diplomacy by respecting to Cambodia’s sovereignty, as a leader of the rule of law in the region Thai should show her responsibility and accountability, and as a Buddhist country, Thai should show her compassion and avid to Cambodian people.
Thai vs ASEAN, the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and the UNESCO
Thai’s tactics to bring Cambodia to negotiation table by showing her arm forces is completely low form of diplomacy in history. Condemnations from ASEAN, the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and the UNESCO will put Thai at risk. Thai understands that using forces against another nation is illegal but Thai can’t control her angriness. Thai knows Cambodia is weak economically and militarily but because of Thai’s weak leadership Thai has lost credibility and morality in front of the world. At the end, Thai will face serious consequences internally and internationally.
Cambodian and Thai people: Brothers and Sisters
Many Cambodian and Thai people are becoming victims of this unfortunate event. Many have left their homes, some lost their jobs, and some are afraid of losing their properties. Despite provocative actions from Thai extremist groups, majority of Thai and Cambodia people remain friendly. But who will be responsible for their losses and safeties?
To recapture reputations as a moral nation, Thai must unconditionally withdraw her forces from Cambodia land or 2-4 kilometer dispute areas. Thai must abide by the decision of the International Court of Justice in 1962. Thai leaders must condemn the illegal actions led by Thai extremist groups. Local and international scholars need to speak out for Thai and Cambodia people better understanding the history. Cambodia government (if Thai’s corporation, be better) should build a Preah Vihear Museum, a Preah Vihear Library, and a Preah Vihear University on the land. By doing so, students of both countries will learn the history. Job opportunities and small businesses will be booming. At the end, benefits will be shared by people of both countries.
