Bangkok Post : Preah Vihear is a quandary hard to solve
This year, bilateral ties plunged after the government's protest against the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation last month. Thailand's argument was the approval of the registration resulted in border tension instead of bringing about peace and cooperation.
This strategy was unnecessary and in fact was a setback for Thailand more than the UN agency.
Mr Abhisit said this renewed protest did not involve Cambodia as there was no mention of the neighbouring country. But in reality, it cannot be denied Cambodia's involvement because of the nature of the issue.
Phnom Penh probably overplayed the issue too.
What the Cambodian strongman said on the mismatch of soldiers between the two countries went too far. He certainly is not welcoming war, but his remarks were clearly aimed at local consumption in order to get Cambodians behind him and boost his popula
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