Thailand and Cambodia to hold peace talks
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Of course, trouble at the 508-mile (817 km) shared border is nothing new. For over a century, Thailand and Cambodia have contested sovereignty at various undemarcated points in the thick jungle punctuated with culturally-significant temples albeit with scant strategic or economic value.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has backed Malaysia's initiative for a ceasefire with Thailand amidst their severe decade-long conflict. Despite initial Malaysian support, Thailand later withdrew.
Fighting continues along the border between Thailand and Cambodia on July 24, at key conflict points: Ta Mone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, the Mom Bei area and near Preah Vihear Temple.
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Global News - Inquirer.net on MSNCambodian PM lashes out at Thailand over ‘baseless accusations’BANGKOK — Hun Manet has issued a five-point warning to Thailand, accusing Thai officials and media of “unethical and insincere” slander amidst rising tensions over disputed border areas. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has taken to social media to deliver a sharp rebuke to Thailand,
Prime Minister Hun Manet formally requested intervention from the UN Security Council and demanded justice, while Cambodia’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and National Defence denounced the Thai aggression.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday that his country will implement military conscription starting next year, in an announcement that coincides with persistent border tensions with Thailand.
Cambodia's prime minister Hun Manet said on Friday (July 25) that he had supported a proposal by the Malaysian premier for a ceasefire with Thailand, which later withdrew its initial backing of the pl
The border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia has laid bare the illusory nature of Cambodia’s political transition. Far from fading into the background, Hun
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as their worst fighting in over a decade intensified and spread to new areas.