Bangkok Post: Court in The Hague gives peace a chance
“Preah Vihear is a fantastic historical temple, not a political object. It is time for both countries to work together to preserve, protect and defend the Temple.” In its editorial, Bangkok Post writes today that the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague gives peace a chance.
Bangkok Post: Cambodia has 1000 temple guards on hand
Over the past three years, Cambodia has secretly recruited a thousand people to protect Hindu temple Preah Vihear as 'Temple Security', the Bangkok Post writes today. The newspaper relies on statements made by a Cambodian general during an undercover visit by a reporter to the temple area.
Preah Vihear: Call to Calm; green light for own card
Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul (Foreign Affairs) and Prime Minister Yingluck are trying to keep the genie in the bottle in the Preah Vihear case. They distance themselves from a call by some activists to oppose the interference of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague.
Today, Thailand will speak one more time in the Preah Vihear case in The Hague. Then it's a matter of waiting for the verdict. Cambodia believes a verdict could put an end to the border dispute between the two countries.
Thailand and Cambodia suffer from nationalistic feelings
Why is the conflict around Hindu temple Preah Vihear and the adjacent piece of land of 4,6 square kilometers so persistent? Cambodia sees Thailand as a bully, analyzes Tino Kuis, and Thailand still dreams of a Greater Siam.
Preah Vihear in The Hague: Thailand strikes back
Thailand's defense in the Preah Vihear case has received admiration on social media, Bangkok Post notes. Yesterday, Thailand responded to Cambodia's plea in The Hague. Meanwhile, protesters tried to encroach on the 4,6 square kilometers near the temple claimed by both countries.
From today until Friday, Thailand and Cambodia will give oral explanations in the Preah Vihear case before the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The battle involves 4,6 square kilometers at the temple. "A matter of national pride."