Thailand, Cambodia reaffirm strong ties after World Court's ruling

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Thailand, Cambodia reaffirm strong ties after World Court's ruling
By English News



SA KAEO, Oct 28 – Thailand and Cambodia confirmed today that the judgement by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Cambodia's request for interpretation of its 1962 ruling concerning the Preah Vihear temple would not jeopardise relationship between the two countries.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul told a press conference at the Thai border province that he held a one-hour talk with his Cambodian counterpart Hor Nam Hong on pre- and post-verdict preparations to ensure peace along the border.

He said Thailand and Cambodia agreed that the two countries would remain on good terms no matter what ICJ judgement on November 11 will be.

The regular meeting of Thailand-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JC) is a significant mechanism for the two countries bilateral relationship and the foreign ministries of both countries have played their roles in preventing misunderstanding among the Thai and Cambodian people after the ICJ’s ruling, he said.

Mr Hor Nam Hong also gave assurances that the bilateral relationship would not be affected after the ICJ judgement and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on all parties to be patient and accept the verdict for the sake of peace between the two countries.

Thai Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said Thailand recently informed a meeting of army chiefs of 29 countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim of the Thai-Cambodian legal dispute currently pending the World Court decision.

The meeting urged Thailand and Cambodia to solve the conflict in a peaceful manner, he said, adding that Thai people should not over-react prior to the court’s ruling and the military would adhere to the law as well as avoid clashes on the border. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-10-28

[gemini81]

Well, good to know Thaksin & Sen are still cronies, can carry on in illegal activities & no one is mad, 555!!!!!

[Nickymaster]

Of course. These corrupt family dynasties have the same goals. Stay in power at ALL cost in order to rob the country empty.

[jaltsc]

Good thing they don't have the custom of shaking hands in this part of the world. Otherwise Surapong Tovichakchaikul and Hor Nam Hong would have to count to make sure they still had five fingers .

[bigbamboo]

If Chalerm's son was the FM we might have Mr Happy Toilet and Mr Water Closet trying to stop the sh*t from hitting the fan.

Edited October 28, 2013 by bigbamboo

[richard10365]

What's really good is none of the posters on ThaiVisa have anything to do with the outcome of the ICJ.

[Jip99]

Not so sure the Cambodians will remain quiet; after a bungled election Hung Sen sure could use some patriotic flag waving.

The border is a non-issue for the vast majority of Cambodians.

Perhaps they understand where the lines were drawn and who signed for what....

[FangFerang]

The ICJ ruling will be based on a very old map that predates all the current stooges...

resume rants.

[FangFerang]

The ICJ ruling will be based on a very old map that predates all the current stooges...

resume rants.

[bigbamboo]

What's really good is none of the posters on ThaiVisa have anything to do with the outcome of the ICJ.

On the other hand it wouldn't have taken us months to come to a decision either.

Edited October 28, 2013 by bigbamboo

[gchurch259]

Is this Temple or should it be a World Hertiage Site and belong to neither ?

How far back do you need to go clearly belong to one or the other country ?

Jerry

[bangon04]

"The meeting urged Thailand and Cambodia to solve the conflict in a peaceful manner, he said, adding that Thai people should not over-react prior to the court’s ruling and the military would adhere to the law as well"

seems he knows which way it is going to go....

It is ok for Thai people to over-react after the court's ruling.

and good to know the military are going to adhere to the law.

Good news all round, it seems.

[colomboserb]

I really dont know why Thailand even try to claim the hindu temple. Thailand have never bheen a hindu nation. Cambodia have been a hindu nation. Before Sinhalese buddists came to thailand ....to convert them to buddism .."Theravada" . thai people did not really had a religion..maybee some chinese mystics from the past they walked out of china.

[JoeLing]

The ICJ ruling will be based on a very old map that predates all the current stooges...

resume rants.

No worries, in a couple of years, someone will have drawn an even "older" map and all starts again

[Maestro]

Removed troll post about Thaksin and "Hung Sen"

[hellodolly]

I really dont know why Thailand even try to claim the hindu temple. Thailand have never bheen a hindu nation. Cambodia have been a hindu nation. Before Sinhalese buddists came to thailand ....to convert them to buddism .."Theravada" . thai people did not really had a religion..maybee some chinese mystics from the past they walked out of china.

No question over the temple it is in Cambodia it is the land about 4 square kilometers I believe in front of it. From what I have heard it is useless land any how. The people living in the area could care less the controversy has been around for a while and is really unimportant it was the yellow shirts trying to be popular again who started the current hype. It didn't work they are still a dead issue.

[Thaddeus]

For the umpteenth time, it isn't about the temple, or the bit of scrub land around it.

[webfact]

THAI-KHMER RELATIONS
Preah Vihear ruling will not jeopardise ties : Cambodian minister
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- CAMBODIA WOULD comply with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s ruling on Preah Vihear temple - whatever it is, and the verdict would not jeopardise relations with Thailand, Hor Namhong, the Cambodian Foreign Minister said yesterday.

In a joint statement after a meeting with Thai counterpart Surapong Tovichakchaikul, he said both sides agreed to step up necessary measures to maintain peace and stability along the border before and after the ICJ ruling is delivered.

"Cambodia understands that the disputed area near the Preah Vihear is a small piece of land. We don't allow this tiny issue to affect our long cooperation and close relations of the two countries. People of the two countries should protect our friendship," Hor Namhong said in the press briefing after the meeting.

The two ministers met to prepare for the ICJ interpretation of the 1962 judgement on Preah Vihear temple - on November 11 - as they fear political rivals may seek to stir up public opposition and misunderstanding.

Surapong said the two governments and military leaders of both countries would jointly maintain peace and stability, and try to prevent undesirable incidents along the border.

Both countries would release information to the public with special care, he said, noting that Thai and Cambodian foreign ministries would cooperate to properly inform people about the case. Bilateral mechanisms such as the joint commission and others would consult over the court judgement and its implementation, he said.

Hor Namhong said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen had given clear instructions to police and the armed forces to maintain peace and stability on the border with Thailand. In order to avoid misunderstanding, conflict and clashes, Hun Sen had ordered Cambodian troops to exercise utmost restraint, he said.

If the previous Thai government had not "cornered" Cambodia so it had no choice, Phnom Penh would not have taken the 1962 judgement to the ICJ for interpretation, he said.

"The previous Thai government created trouble in 2008 and the two countries had military clashes, so we had to go to the court to seek a peaceful solution for both countries," he said.

"Whatever the court rules, we will maintain peace and friendship. If we have peace, we will have friendship," Hor Namhong said.


-- The Nation 2013-10-29

[hanno]

Removed troll post about Thaksin and "Hung Sen"

I don't know why my post was considered a troll post? I was serious....... Seems some posters are allowed more things than others.

[Ricardo]

For the umpteenth time, it isn't about the temple, or the bit of scrub land around it.

Nobody mention the offshore-oil, or the disputed sea-bed, or which families might be involved in 'settling' the dispute ! Ker-chinggg .. !

Edited October 28, 2013 by Ricardo

[EyesWideOpen]

For the umpteenth time, it isn't about the temple, or the bit of scrub land around it.

Agreed. I have been there by motorcycle, coming in from the Cambodian side. To me , this

is classic wag the dog strategy, where each side whips up foment to suit their needs at a particular

time. As Hun Sen appears to be losing power, this could be a good time for him to whip up a

bit of nationalistic fervor. Not really sure why anyone is waiting for a verdict. To the best of my

knowledge, Thailand has lost every single court case regarding this temple.....

[godden]

if i'm right they had a man from england map out their borders a couple of centuries ago, could ask him

[Thaddeus]

if i'm right they had a man from england map out their borders a couple of centuries ago, could ask him

Not this border.

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