July 11, 2008
The Nation
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva Friday urged the new foreign minister to withdraw the government's support in the controversial joint communiqué with Cambodia over the Preah Vihear listing.
He said the new foreign minister, who will replace Noppadon Pattama, will have to make it clear that Thailand does not endorse or accept the joint communiqu้ and maps and chart of area where the ancient Hindu temple is located.
He said the foreign minister must inform the International Community and the World Heritage Committee that Thailand still reserves its right to the disputed area so the Thai government must have a say in how the area would be developed.
He said the new foreign minister, who will replace Noppadon Pattama, will have to make it clear that Thailand does not endorse or accept the joint communiqu้ and maps and chart of area where the ancient Hindu temple is located.
He said the foreign minister must inform the International Community and the World Heritage Committee that Thailand still reserves its right to the disputed area so the Thai government must have a say in how the area would be developed.
