PM prepares clarifications on Preah Vihear case

Sunday, 13 May 2012 By  NNT
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BANGKOK, 11 May 2012  - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has held a meeting to prepare for the Preah Vihear case clarifications with related agencies before forwarding the clarifications to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in June.

In preparation to fight in court against Cambodia on the ownership of the 4.6-kilometer area around the Preah Vihear Temple, the premier has met with security agencies, Foreign Ministry, and legal advisors on international law.

Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul and Thai Ambassador to The Hague Veerachai Plasai announced that the prime minister expresses her concerns over the preparation procedures and wants all sides to have the same information so that the case is more credible.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa said the Thai security agencies have prepared clarifications and information including all protests from the Thai side against Cambodia, to which Cambodia did not respond in anyway, to submit to the court in June. He expects the case to be decided next year.

Last modified on Saturday, 12 May 2012 13:58


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  • Comment Link Sunday, 13 May 2012 10:31 posted by samsak

    What does it mean by ICJ verdict in 1962 ? Phreah Vihear was on Cambodia territory and so ICJ decided that it belong to Cambodia. This is not an open case. ICJ gave Thailand 10 years to protest or appeal from date of verdict. Now, it is 50 years from the ICJ verdict. Cambodia government asks ICJ to clearify what is vinicity around Preah Vihear. Not to reopen the case. Please do not mix up between clearification and open the case.

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