The People’s Alliance for Democracy expresses
concern Thailand may be tricked by Cambodia into pulling troops out of
the area around the Preah Vihear Temple to make way for its management
plan of the temple as a World Heritage site.
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| Maj Gen Chamlong Srimuang, right, speaks to fellow members of the People’s Alliance for Democracy, including Parnthep Pourpongpan, second right, and Praphan Khoonmee, wearing glasses. PATTANAPOPNG HIRUNARD |
People’s Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, spokesman Parnthep Puapongpan
commented that Thailand should not fall prey to Cambodia and withdraw
its troops from the 4.6-square kilometer disputed territory around the
Preah Vihear Temple.
Former deputy army chief General Vichit Yathip has said that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen wanted both Thailand and Cambodia to pull troops out of the area, jointly develop the 4.6-square kilometer disputed territory and hold the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission meeting.
Moreover, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva came out to reiterate he is ready for negotiations with Cambodia but it must withdraw its lawsuit against Thailand from the International Court of Justice, withdraw soldiers from the disputed land and withhold its management plan for the Preah Vihear Temple as a World Heritage site.
Parnthep noted Cambodia is trying to show that Thailand has the advantage in the World Court but there is actually no guarantee that Thailand will win the case.
He added that the withdrawal of troops from the disputed area will fall under Cambodia’s plan to move forward with the World Heritage listing.
In addition, Cambodia's proposal to jointly manage the area is not related to the border demarcation process, so there is still a chance that Thailand will lose sovereignty over the land to Cambodia.
Parnthep pointed out that Thailand’s relations with members of the United Nations Security Council like Russia, China, France and the United States are not at their best, so if the World Court case goes to the UNSC, Thailand may lose out, particularly with France’s vested interest in Cambodia.
He alleged this may be a conspiracy by various countries to benefit Cambodia.
Former deputy army chief General Vichit Yathip has said that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen wanted both Thailand and Cambodia to pull troops out of the area, jointly develop the 4.6-square kilometer disputed territory and hold the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission meeting.
Moreover, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva came out to reiterate he is ready for negotiations with Cambodia but it must withdraw its lawsuit against Thailand from the International Court of Justice, withdraw soldiers from the disputed land and withhold its management plan for the Preah Vihear Temple as a World Heritage site.
Parnthep noted Cambodia is trying to show that Thailand has the advantage in the World Court but there is actually no guarantee that Thailand will win the case.
He added that the withdrawal of troops from the disputed area will fall under Cambodia’s plan to move forward with the World Heritage listing.
In addition, Cambodia's proposal to jointly manage the area is not related to the border demarcation process, so there is still a chance that Thailand will lose sovereignty over the land to Cambodia.
Parnthep pointed out that Thailand’s relations with members of the United Nations Security Council like Russia, China, France and the United States are not at their best, so if the World Court case goes to the UNSC, Thailand may lose out, particularly with France’s vested interest in Cambodia.
He alleged this may be a conspiracy by various countries to benefit Cambodia.
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