Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand, UNESCO World Heritage | No Comments »
The Bangkok Post reports on how some academics in Thailand are counselling a more pragmatic and less emotionally-charged approach to handling the Preah Vihear dispute, which erupted in 2007 when ... Read more..Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand | No Comments »
Preah Vihear became a source of contention again for Thailand and Cambodia during the recent World Heritage Committee meeting in Brazil a couple of weeks ago when Cambodia submitted a ... Read more..Monday, January 25th, 2010 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand | No Comments »
A small firefight broke out between Thai and Cambodian forces near the Preah Vihear border, reportedly when Thai troops encroached onto Cambodian territory. No casualties were reported, and both sides ... Read more..Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand, UNESCO World Heritage | No Comments »
A recent visit by Unesco officials to Preah Vihear prompted a curt notice by Thailand that Unesco must ask for permission from Thailand before any visits to disputed areas. However, ... Read more..Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand | No Comments »
Thailand refuses to pay the US$2 million demanded by Cambodia for compensatory damages from the firefight which occured in early April. Of course, Cambodia isn't amused. Still, the two governments ... Read more..Saturday, April 4th, 2009 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand | No Comments »
The most recent fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops at Preah Vihear have resulted in fatalities and casualties, although different reports provide conflicting news about how many people died and ... Read more..Friday, March 27th, 2009 Posted in Cambodia, Thailand | 2 Comments »
A tense - but short - faceoff ensued on Wednesday when Thai troops allegedly crossed over into the disputed zone surrounding Preah Vihear. No conflict ensued but the confrontation is ... Read more..