Anutin Visits Koh Kood as Thai-Cambodia MoU Stokes Fears

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File photo courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is scheduled to make a significant visit to Koh Kood island on Monday.

 

His visit comes amid concerns stirred by false information circulating about a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia. This MoU has given rise to unfounded fears about Thailand's territorial claims over the picturesque island, popular with tourists.

 

The source of these rumours dates back to an agreement from the early 2000s, signed during the tenure of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Sen.

 

Despite assurances to the contrary, speculation persists about Koh Kood being partly under Cambodian jurisdiction, causing local unease and a notable 30% drop in tourism revenue on the island.

 

Koh Kood, a tranquil paradise situated about 65 kilometres off the coast of Trat's mainland, was officially designated as a district in 2007. It has become a significant contributor to the region's economy, making the decline in tourist numbers a critical concern.

 

Anutin's visit is intended to quell the fears among local residents and visitors, reinforcing Thailand's sovereignty over the island.

 

As the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, Anutin's presence is also politically strategic, reflecting the government's commitment to local development and stability.

 

Meanwhile, the broader political discourse continues, with Bhumjaithai maintaining a cautious approach to the unresolved boundary discussions.

 

In contrast, the Palang Pracharath Party urges the current Pheu Thai-led government to annul the contentious bilateral agreement, believing it disadvantages Thailand, reported THai Newsroom.

 

As the situation unfolds, Anutin's actions on Koh Kood are seen as crucial in restoring confidence and preserving the island's vital tourism economy.

 

-- 2024-11-09

 

 

[JoePai]

I trust him - look at his face  😏

[sammieuk1]

His name keeps coming up in the recent big pyramid scandal looks like the dirty one is scoping boltholes🤔  

[herfiehandbag]

21 minutes ago, JoePai said:

I trust him - look at his face  😏

 

9 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

His name keeps coming up in the recent big pyramid scandal looks like the dirty one is scoping boltholes🤔  

Surely, you are not implying that this paragon of virtue is implicated in anything remotely dodgy?

 

Shame on you!