The Thai- ¬Cambodian Border Dispute – Challenges to ASEAN Diplomacy
Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies | Published Date: May, 01 , 2011The Thai-Cambodian border once again became the site of violent clashes between the countries’ militaries in April. Following bloody clashes at the disputed site adjacent to the PreahVihear temple on 4-7 February 2011 that saw an estimated 10 people killed, violence erupted again on 22 April despite a ceasefire, with 18 people thought to have been killed and 85,000 people displaced on either side of the border since that day, in the worst fighting witnessed in decades. The recent clashes took place approximately 150 km from PreahVihear, around the temples of Ta Moan and Ta Krabey in an area claimed by both sides.
Author(s): S. Rajaratnam International Studies | Posted on: Mar 03, 2016 | Views()