Thailand’s Betrayal of the 1907 Treaty

Opinion by Khmerization1st November, 2008“Thailand, as a neighbour of Cambodia, must realise and understand that good neighbourly co-existence is based on mutual understanding and mutual respect. Its refusal to accept and honour the mutually-agreed conventions and treaties with Cambodia will not be reciprocated with due respect from Cambodia, but will only create irreversible mistrusts and

Negotiations Planned in Cambodia-Thailand Dispute

By Reasey Poch Washington 31 October 2008 The recent border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand near the ancient Preah Vihear temple has escalated into military clashes that resulted in bloodshed on both sides. As Reasey Poch of VOA's Khmer service reports from George Washington University, Asian experts are urging bilateral

Cambodia- Thailand Conflict - Preah Vihear belongs to the World

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Chiang Mai Oct 31, 2008According to an article in today's Phnom Penh Post, an official with the Council of Ministers said Tuesday the Cambodian National Committee, in partnership with Unesco, will post signs at Preah Vihear temple to create a protection zone around the World Heritage site.The move follows claims by Cambodian officials that a statue at the "naga" staircase

Noppadon book hits back at his critics

The book's title reads: "I Did Not Sell Out the Nation". By The Nation Published on November 1, 2008 Former foreign minister Noppadon Pattama yesterday released his book "I Am No Traitor" to defend his record relating to the

Obama in Cambodia

Elena Lesley Posted October 31, 2008 PHNOM PENH -- Since early September, American nationals have flocked to Phnom Penh's Foreign Correspondents' Club restaurant every Saturday night. The political debates they come to watch may have happened days earlier -- and been replayed on TV multiple times. And, as with the

Opposition request for paliamentary role is rejected by Assembly

Written by Meas Sokchea Friday, 31 October 2008Phnom Penh Post National Assembly says that Sam Rainsy Party’s demand to be recognised violated the Constitution and should not be honoured Photo by: Heng Chivoan Opposition leader Sam Rainsy addresses a post-election rally in this file photo. THE Permanent Commission of the National

Thai police open fire on migrant workers

Written by Cheang Sokha Friday, 31 October 2008Phnom Penh Post A CAMBODIAN worker is in serious condition after being shot in the head by Thai paramilitary troops in Thailand's Aranyaprathet district, as he was waiting for a car to take him to a nearby farm Monday.Sun Savuth, deputy police chief of O'Chrov district in Banteay Meanchey

Govt invites budget input

Written by Vong Sokheng and Cheang Sokha Friday, 31 October 2008Phnom Penh Post THE National Assembly is seeking input from local and international stakeholders on a draft of the 2009 National Budget Law, which allocates US$2 billion in state funds, including large increases for the military.The NGO Forum on Cambodia requested that a public

Siam Cement delays Cambodia plant expansion

BANGKOK: Siam Cement PCL has delayed cement plant expansion in Cambodia and a new investment in Indonesia as cement demand falls due to a global economic slowdown, its cement division president said yesterday. Thailand’s biggest industrial conglomerate also saw domestic cement consumption dropping 6%-7% this year from 25.6 million tonnes in 2007, and at least 10% next year, Pramote Techasupatkul

FTA with Cambodia to go into effect in November

SEOUL, Oct 31 (Yonhap) -- A free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and Cambodia will go into effect as of November, the government said Friday. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said the moves follows notification by Phnom Penh on Thursday that all domestic administrative and legal processes have been completed for the open trade regime, which is expected to greatly increase two-way

NUON PHYMEAN - CNN Hero of the Year

Saturday, October 11, 2008 One of Cambodia’s most amazing heroes, Nuon Phymean has over the past years offered hundreds of children working in Phnom Penh’s landfill a way out through free schooling and job training. She is now one of the nominees for the CNN Hero of the Year Award to be announced on November 19 this year. As her fellow Cambodians, let’s join hand-in-hand and

Khmer soldiers accused Thai soldiers of destruction of forests near Preah Vihear temple

Thai soldiers built their camps inside Khmer territories near Preah Vihear temple on 18th August 2008.By Sav Yuth30th October, 2008Radio Free AsiaTranslated from Khmer by KhmerizationCambodian soldiers said that hundreds of trees near the sites where Thai soldiers set up their camps have been destroyed by Thai soldiers because they cut down the trees to use them to cover their trenches to protect

The Accusation Game

October 29, 2008 by sokheounpang The map showing where the fighting on 15th October, 2008 took place. The yellow line is the delimitation line drawn up by Franco-Siamese Commission in the 1907 Franco-Siamese treaty. The red spots with red arrows pointing at them are the sites of the 15th October fighting. Top of the yellow lineis Thailand and bottom of the line is Cambodia, so

CAMBODIA: Concern over UN human rights role

Photo: Geoffrey Cain/IRIN Many of Cambodia's urban poor are in danger of eviction - a significant human rights concern for many activists todayPHNOM PENH, 30 October 2008 (IRIN) - A week after UN rights envoy Yash Ghai resigned his post in September,

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