2008–2011 Cambodian–Thai border crisis

Crisis in Southeast Asia June 2020 the long-term dispute the 2003 happened 2003 Phnom Penh riots 2008-2011 Cambodian–Thai border crisis the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute and aftermath of Indochina wars Preahvihear112.jpg The temple is located on a hill, oriented along a north–south axis. The plain in the upper part of this picture is the Cambodian side to the south. 22 June 2008 – 21 December 2011(06 22 2008 12 21 2011) Cambodia–Thailand border Cambodian diplomatic victory ICJ decision awards promontory of Preah Vihear to Cambodiahttp://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf Request for Interpretation of the Judgement of 15 June 1962 in the Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) November 11, 2013 www.icj-cij.org International Court of Justice November 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 dead mdy-all Beginning of 2013–2014 Thai political crisis Cambodia Thailand Cambodia Hun Sen Cambodia Tea Banh Cambodia Meas Sophea Cambodia Hun Manet Cambodia Neth Savoeun Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva Thailand Prawit Wongsuwon Thailand Anupong Paochinda Thailand Thawatchai Samutsakhon Cambodia Cambodia Thailand Thailandhttps://hilight.kapook.com/view/73926 ไทย-กัมพูชา ปรับกำลังแล้ว ส่ง ตชด. ประจำการแทน 19 July 2012 kapook.com Thailand police Royal Thai Policehttps://thaipublica.org/2012/07/thailand-cambodia-temple-dispute/ ปรับกำลังชายแดนไทย-กัมพูชา – “รากเหง้า” ข้อพิพาท “ปราสาทเขาพระวิหาร” - ThaiPublica 26 July 2012 19 soldiers killed3 KIA on October 15, 2008, https://web.archive.org/web/20081107094612/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8angai7dk16kEtzqKM9a2CvodSg November 7, 2008 2 KIA on April 3, 2009, 4 KIA February 4–7, 2011, https://web.archive.org/web/20180729200536/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-thailand-cambodia-clash-again-at-disputed-border-2011feb07-story.html 29 July 2018 9 KIA April 22–May 3, 2011, https://web.archive.org/web/20110507061733/http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/05/2011534419281252.html May 7, 2011 1 KIA on July 23, 2011, https://web.archive.org/web/20111001080414/http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011072550610/National-news/soldier-dead-at-border.html October 1, 2011 that makes a total of 19 killed1 police officer killedhttps://casebook.icrc.org/case-study/cambodiathailand-border-conflict-around-temple-preah-vihear?afd_azwaf_tok=eyJraWQiOiJBQTFBOUFGMTM1QUU0NDI0RDgyN0I1M0MwOUYyRDA4N0JCRTQxMjRENDE4MDNFMzY5NkYwMUYwQjk2NUU4RTUzIiwiYWxnIjoiUlMyNTYifQ.eyJhdWQiOiJjYXNlYm9vay5pY3JjLm9yZyIsImV4cCI6MTc5MDM2NjUwNSwiaWF0IjoxNzkwMzY2NDk1LCJpc3MiOiJ0aWVyMS04NTY5NWJmYjQ3LTQ2a3hiIiwic3ViIjoiMzI0OjYyOjY0ODg6MzBlOjk1YjA6OTI4NTphODJjOmNlYjAiLCJkYXRhIjp7InR5cGUiOiJpc3N1ZWQiLCJyZWYiOiIyMDI2MDkyNVQyMDAxMzVaLTE4NTY5NWJmYjQ3NDZreGJoQzFLVUx4bWRnMDAwMDAwMHkzZzAwMDAwMDAwNzJ3NyIsImIiOiJQV3N4a252OHpaVERNME90SnBHeHhsNm1hNWJxNFBCSlFibjJTMFhsck5zIiwiaCI6ImJ0VHNaaHdrV0VWSmJyQjg3cDk2dGRNODlvNXFMWGZUc2J4VGNwczBBaUEifX0.eL2Rmztx0mwk9bqeuNdmXKle59aV2WYmB0lU3zPJEEg3DMbZJIKFYWGPTgitQPkuGt8KqsS7aoJrmni_Mx1Gudb26QHEZOq4XOg4niIvF44RWDW1FGEew1A9axI43qdovH9pu4DEz7LTYKzLEd6w9XaGVlBaQoYdQWkbjntqNQI8AEKDaRv6fQWB2ftcgdXVSui6yhJ15XZQEu9vJ-Clir3gns-774urAyD66OuozsMTsldKoENKfu7eHixHOyGd8IJiCK6WKoCO6icvciZjlOlMlerin6uuejbhghAtVUwdlEiUppTxcB9H0GyfD519CqhjTid09b6XTCCCd2lNhg.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s Cambodia/Thailand, Border Conflict around the Temple of Preah Vihear ICRC 2011-12-06 2026-09-26 19 soldiers killed1 KIA on October 15, 2008, https://web.archive.org/web/20081107094612/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8angai7dk16kEtzqKM9a2CvodSg November 7, 2008 1 KIA on October 18, 2008, https://web.archive.org/web/20120329134703/http://www.canada.com/theprovince/story.html?id=8ca2036a-cbb9-4ede-9ca2-050817f00100&k=78646 March 29, 2012 3 KIA on April 3, 2009, https://web.archive.org/web/20110721032039/http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2009/04/3rd-thai-soldier-dies-after-clash.html July 21, 2011 1 KIA on January 31, 2010, 1 KIA on February 5, 2011, https://web.archive.org/web/20181003084531/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12372121 October 3, 2018 1 KIA on February 8, 2011, https://web.archive.org/web/20180729171213/http://www.france24.com/en/20110205-ceasefire-announced-governments-thailand-cambodia-clashes-preah-vihear July 29, 2018 8 KIA April 22–May 3, 2011, https://web.archive.org/web/20110507061733/http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/05/2011534419281252.html May 7, 2011 that makes a total of 16 killedhttp://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/12/13/Land-mine-kills-three-Thai-soldiers/UPI-22891323795296/ Land mine kills three Thai soldiers 13 December 2011 13 January 201514 soldiers captured10 captured in 2008 and 4 captured in 2011https://www.reuters.com/article/economy/thai-cambodian-troops-clash-on-border-two-killed-idUSSP366588/ Thai, Cambodian troops clash on border, two killed 2008-10-15 Reutershttp://www.china.org.cn/video/2011-02/06/content_21873626.htm Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire 2011-02-06 China.org.cn7 activists detainedhttps://www.globalsecurity.org/military//library/news/2011/01/mil-110104-voa03.htm Thailand Working to Free Citizens Detained After Illegally Entering Cambodia globalsecurity 2011-01-04 2026-09-26 Civilians casualties4 Thai civilians killedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12372121 Thai soldier killed in Cambodia border clash BBC News February 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110205050230/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12372121 February 5, 2011 live mdy-all February 5, 20111 Cambodian civilian killed The 2008–2011 Cambodian–Thai border crisis began in June 2008 until December 2011 as part of long-standing territorial dispute between Cambodia and Thailand involving the area surrounding Preah Vihear, an 11th-century Hindu temple in the Dângrêk Mountains, between Choam Khsant District, Preah Vihear province of northern Cambodia and the Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province of northeastern Thailand. According to the Cambodian ambassador to the United Nations, the dispute began on 15 July 2008 when about 50 Thai soldiers moved into the Keo Sikhakirisvara Pagoda vicinity which he claimed was located in Cambodia's territory about 300 m from Preah Vihear.http://www.un.int/cambodia/Bulletin_Files/July08/Letter_18_Jul.pdf Cambodian letter to the UN 18 July 2008 www.un.int 15 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20090511123927/http://www.un.int/cambodia/Bulletin_Files/July08/Letter_18_Jul.pdf 11 May 2009 dead Thailand claimed the demarcation had not yet been completed for the external parts of the area adjacent to the temple, which was adjudged to be Cambodian by a nine to three decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 1962.The Nation Newspaper. August 5, 2008. VOLUME 33 NO 51950 By August 2008, the dispute had expanded to the 13th century Ta Moan temple complex 153 km west of Preah Vihear (14 20 57 N 103 15 59 E), where Cambodia has accused Thai troops of occupying a temple complex it claims is on Cambodian land. The Thai foreign ministry denied that any troops had moved into that area until several were killed in an encounter in April 2011.http://www.tamoan.net/ Thom – Prasat Ta Moan – Ta Muen Temple – Ta Moan Temple – Prasat Ta Muen – Prasat Ta Moan – Khmer Temple Cambodia Ta Moan August 3, 2008 February 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110107043446/http://tamoan.net/ January 7, 2011 usurped mdy-all http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011042248663/Online-Edition/new-fighting-at-border.html Search, Phnom Penh Post Phnompenhpost.com 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20110425021624/http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011042248663/Online-Edition/new-fighting-at-border.html April 25, 2011 live mdy-all An agreement was reached in December 2011 to withdraw troops from the disputed area.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16294309 BBC News Thailand and Cambodia reach deal on temple border December 21, 2011 June 20, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224220954/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16294309 December 24, 2018 live mdy-all On 11 November 2013, the ICJ declared in a unanimous decision that the 1962 ICJ judgment had awarded all of the promontory of Preah Vihear to CambodiaNovember 11, 2013 Request for Interpretation of the Judgement of 15 June 1962 in the Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 November 12, 2013 www.icj-cij.org International Court of Justice mdy-all and that Thailand had an obligation to withdraw any Thai military, police, or guard forces stationed in that area.http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf Request for Interpretation of the Judgement of 15 June 1962 in the Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) November 11, 2013 www.icj-cij.org International Court of Justice November 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 dead mdy-all However, it rejected Cambodia's argument that the judgment had also awarded the hill of Phu Makhuea (three kilometers northwest of the temple) to Cambodia, finding that it had made no ruling on sovereignty over the hill. Background Cambodian–Thai border dispute thumb|The 1909 delimitation map that gave rise to the dispute thumb|Longitudinal section of the Temple Preah Vihear In the 1950s, a dispute between Thailand and a newly independent Cambodia arose over the ownership of the Preah Vihear temple, which stood on the two countries' borders. The dispute stemmed from demarcation maps produced in accordance with the Franco-Siamese treaties of 1904 and 1907, which defined the modern boundary between Thailand (then known as Siam) and Cambodia (then part of French Indochina). According to the treaties, the border would follow the natural watershed of the Dangrek Mountains. However, the resulting map deviated by showing Preah Vihear as being in Cambodia, even though it is on the Thai side of the watershed. Thailand accepted the map for official use. The Thais discovered the error when they made their own survey in the 1930s, but the ICJ ruled that they had waited too long to protest and lost the temple by "acquiescence".Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits https://web.archive.org/web/20130603111420/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/45/4857.pdf June 3, 2013 , [1962] I.C.J. Reports 6, p. 23 With Cambodian Independence and the French withdrawal in 1953, the Thai military occupied Preah Vihear in 1954 in keeping with the border line of the natural watershed. The temple had been built facing north to serve the plains above it, not those of the Cambodian plain far below. However, based on the 1907 French map, Cambodia protested, insisting that it was inside their territory. Both countries finally agreed to submit the dispute to the International Court of Justice and abide by its decision.July 2025 In 1962, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded ownership of Preah Vihear to Cambodia by a nine to three vote, stating the 1907 map clearly showed Preah Vihear as being in Cambodia.Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits https://web.archive.org/web/20130603111420/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/45/4857.pdf June 3, 2013 , [1962] I.C.J. Reports 6 Nevertheless, the court had only ruled that the temple belongs to Cambodia, and did not comment on the adjacent land to the north. Thailand reluctantly handed over the temple but continues to claim the surrounding area, insisting the border has never officially been demarcated here.http://www.preah-vihear.com Preah-Vihear.com - Unesco's World Heritage site Preah-vihear.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131116034402/http://www.preah-vihear.com/ November 16, 2013 live mdy-all The ownership dispute revived in recent years when Cambodia submitted an application to UNESCO requesting that Preah Vihear be designated as a World Heritage Site. Thailand contended the application requested the designation include the land surrounding the temple, which Thailand still considers its territory. In the interest of cross-border relations Cambodia withdrew the application, and after winning support from Thailand, submitted a modified map requesting the designation only for the temple itself. The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), a right wing Thai protest group, turned the temple into a cause célèbre wedge issue in its battles against the People Power Party government of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in their attempts to unseat the former and current Cabinet of Thailand.http://bangkokpost.net/090708_News/09Jul2008_news13.php Bangkok Post WHC plan for Preah Vihear 'most unusual' July 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080929195236/http://bangkokpost.net/090708_News/09Jul2008_news13.php September 29, 2008 WHC plan for Preah Vihear 'most unusual' dead mdy-all In 2006 PAD-led street protests led first to the Thai general election of April 2006, largely boycotted by the opposition and won by then-incumbent Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's Thai Rak Thai Party. This was followed by the military coup of September 2006, which ousted Thaksin, the caretaker prime minister. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej was viewed as a proxy for the self-exiled Thaksin Shinawatra, who was living abroad to avoid conviction for corruption.https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/18/former-thai-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-indicted-alleged-insulting-monarchy Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for insulting monarchy Rebecca Ratcliffe The Guardian 18 June 2024 Across the border, the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) government of Prime Minister Hun Sen used the possibly coincidental timing of UNESCO's annual meeting and the listing of the temple as a World Heritage site in campaigning for the 27 July 2008 parliamentary election.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7507425.stm Political tensions driving temple row July 20, 2008 Head Jonathan BBC News July 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720011941/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7507425.stm July 20, 2008 live mdy-all The old Khmer legend of Preah Ko Preak Keo has been referred to in this context by Cambodian politicians to illustrate the difficult ties that the country has with neighbouring Thailand.Ngoung Kimly The Legend of Preah Ko Preah Keo And Its Influence On The Cambodian People' S Perception of The Thais Chulalongkorn University 2006 Bangkok Timeline November 2013 Lead-up to 2008 fighting thumb|Map showing the boundary between Thailand and Cambodia in Dângrêk Mountains region thumb|Temple of Preah Vihear in 2008 January 2008 In January 2008, the Thai Defense Ministry from the 56th Cabinet of Thailand protested Cambodia's attempt to register the temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site without agreement from Thailand.http://news.sanook.com/social/social_239605.php กลาโหม ล็อบบี้ทั่วโลกประณาม เขมร ชนวนระเบิดศึก เขาพระวิหาร ภาค 2 News.sanook.com February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716005438/http://news.sanook.com/social/social_239605.php July 16, 2011 live mdy-all March 2008 In March 2008, Cambodia informed Thailand of their plan to register Preah Vihear as a World Heritage Site. April 2008 In April 2008, Thailand (the 57th cabinet) and Cambodia planned to discuss the issue before the registration. Thailand insisted that it would support the registration of the temple, but that the process "must not affect the disputed borderline". http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2008/04/25/thailand-cambodia-and-unesco-meet-over-preah-vihear/ Thailand, Cambodia and UNESCO meet over Preah Vihear The Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsblog July 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080729053930/http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2008/04/25/thailand-cambodia-and-unesco-meet-over-preah-vihear/ July 29, 2008 live mdy-all April 25, 2008 June 2008 On June 18, 2008, Thailand and Cambodia issued a joint communique regarding the temple registration.http://nationmultimedia.com/2008/07/08/headlines/headlines_30077585.php Joint communique with Cambodia is unconstitutional July 20, 2008 July 8, 2008 The Nation (Thailand) Bangkok https://web.archive.org/web/20080729053953/http://nationmultimedia.com/2008/07/08/headlines/headlines_30077585.php July 29, 2008 dead mdy-all On June 20, 2008 the Nation newspaper in Bangkok published an editorial online highly critical of the People's Alliance for Democracy for its use of Preah Vihear in its campaign against the People Power Party government of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/06/30/politics/politics_30076876.php Bangkok's Independent Newspaper July 20, 2008 June 30, 2008 Winichakul Thongchai https://web.archive.org/web/20080729032051/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/06/30/politics/politics_30076876.php July 29, 2008 dead mdy-all On June 22, 2008, Cambodia closed the border crossing to Preah Vihear in response to Thai protests held at the border crossing. The protests were championed by an anti-Thaksin opposition figure, Sonthi Limthongkul, who claimed the government of Thai Prime Minister Samak Sudaravej had gained business concessions in Cambodia in return for ceding Thai territory to Cambodia when negotiating over the Preah Vihear site map that would be presented to UNESCO in Quebec, Canada. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011368406 Cambodia Closes Border With Thailand At Preah Vihear Temple AHN July 20, 2008 July 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080803043611/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011368406 August 3, 2008 dead mdy-all July 2008 On July 2, 2008, as UNESCO began its annual meeting in Quebec, Canada, the Bangkok Post online published a Deutsche Presse-Agentur (German Press Agency) report that erroneously stated that Preah Vihear partially sits on Thai territory. http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=128686 https://web.archive.org/web/20080703172514/http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=128686 dead 3 July 2008 Bangkok Post Breaking News July 20, 2008 Following the Thai government's decision to support Cambodia's bid for World Heritage listing, anti-Thaksin Shinawatra opposition figures mounted a legal challenge against Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama. The Thai Constitutional Court finally upheld the suit on July 7, 2008 in an eight to one judgment that the foreign minister's joint communique with Cambodia was "unconstitutional". https://www.reuters.com/article/rbssInvestmentServices/idUSBKK2838520080709 Thai rulings fuel election talk, PM not worried Reuters July 20, 2008 July 9, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090414023009/http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssInvestmentServices/idUSBKK2838520080709 April 14, 2009 live mdy-all http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=5126 MCOT English News Thai Court rules Thai-Cambodian communique in breach of charter July 20, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080723113127/http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=5126 July 23, 2008 mdy-all Whilst UNESCO met in Quebec, Canada, there were about 20 Thai people standing and protesting outside holding sign "Noppadon, you are a LIAR" and Thai flags. On 8 July 2008, thousands of Phnom Penh residents marched to celebrate UNESCO's inscription of Preah Vihear. That evening, the Municipality of Phnom Penh hosted an outdoor concert at Wat Phnom, nationally broadcast on CTN, featuring traditional Khmer performances and a fireworks display. Despite persistent rain, thousands attended. On July 10, 2008, Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama resigned over the listing of Preah Vihear by UNESCO. His resignation followed the eight to one judgment by the Thai Constitutional Court that he had violated Article 190 of Thailand's 2007 Constitution, which calls for a public debate and cabinet-level approval before such authorization can take place. https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7499116.stm Thailand foreign minister quits July 20, 2008 BBC News July 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720070229/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7499116.stm July 20, 2008 live mdy-all On July 14, 2008, 8,000 Cambodians filled Phnom Penh's Olympic Stadium Indoor Arena for a concert hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and simulcast on Bayon Television. Sok An had just returned from UNESCO's annual conference in Quebec, Canada, where Preah Vihear was inscribed as a World Heritage site. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/15/content_8545444.htm Cambodia holds big concert to hail Preah Vihear temple as world heritage_English_Xinhua July 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080719154103/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/15/content_8545444.htm July 19, 2008 dead mdy-all On July 15, 2008, cross-border tensions flared after Cambodian authorities arrested three Thai nationals who had attempted to plant the Thai flag near the temple. Cambodia claimed that several dozen Thai soldiers subsequently crossed the border. One Thai soldier lost his leg to a Cambodian landmine detonation. https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7506872.stm Thai troops 'cross into Cambodia' July 20, 2008 BBC News July 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720070245/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7506872.stm July 20, 2008 live mdy-all http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gU5d6jYmj-2GLu3WXVoep1qJ9HOw Cambodian, Thai soldiers reportedly draw weapons July 20, 2008 Jul 17, 2008 AFP https://web.archive.org/web/20080721055316/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gU5d6jYmj-2GLu3WXVoep1qJ9HOw July 21, 2008 live mdy-all http://www.bangkokpost.com/200708_News/20Jul2008_news002.php The Real Victim At Preah Vihear Bangkok Post July 20, 2008 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120314095819/http://khmernz.blogspot.com/2008/07/real-victim-at-preah-vihear.html March 14, 2012 Thailand maintains its troops are deployed to protect its sovereignty and ensure that any protests by Thais near the temple remain orderly, although a senior Thai military official acknowledged that his troops were on "disputed" ground. On July 16, 2008, Thailand increased the number of troops stationed in the border region http://www.preah-vihear.com Touch Bora Preah Vihear Temple and the Thai's Misunderstanding of the World Court Judgment of 15 June 1962 June 29, 2008 July 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080721021234/http://www.preah-vihear.com/ July 21, 2008 live mdy-all adjacent to Preah Vihear. On July 17, 2008, the total number of troops at the temple increased to over 1,000, with some of the 400 Thai troops in the area occupying a Buddhist pagoda near the temple and claimed by Cambodia. Thai forces denied they were inside Cambodian territory. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7511417.stm Troop build-up at hill-top temple July 20, 2008 BBC News July 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720011938/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7511417.stm July 20, 2008 live mdy-all http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h6tp2tO94iKNqIquUil4we_HH52QD91VEHA81 The Associated Press: Cambodia, Thailand deploy more troops July 20, 2008 CHEANG SOPHENG dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080731145517/http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h6tp2tO94iKNqIquUil4we_HH52QD91VEHA81 July 31, 2008 In a letter to the Thai Prime Minister, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen called for the immediate withdrawal of Thai troops and protesters from the area. https://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSBKK41696 Cambodia PM says Thai border row getting worse Reuters July 20, 2008 July 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413233757/http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSBKK41696 April 13, 2009 live mdy-all On July 18, 2008, the Thai government handed Cambodia a letter from Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej insisting Thai troops are deployed on Thai soil. In a letter to Hun Sen, the Thai PM said Cambodian troops and buildings on the disputed 4.6 km2 sqmi on area were a "violation of Thailand's sovereignty and territorial integrity", but that his government was "resolved to seek a just and peaceful solution to the situation." http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=128939 https://web.archive.org/web/20080721154753/http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=128939 dead 21 July 2008 Bangkok Post: Top Stories July 20, 2008 https://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSBKK18950620080719 More troops, rhetoric in Thai-Cambodia temple row Reuters July 20, 2008 July 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413234652/http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSBKK18950620080719 April 13, 2009 live mdy-all On July 19, 2008, the Thai and Cambodian governments sent more troops and heavy guns to the disputed border https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0719/breaking28.htm More troops sent in Thai-Cambodia temple dispute The Irish Times July 19, 2008 July 20, 2008 July 2025 InternetArchiveBot yes ahead of high-level talks scheduled for July 21, 2008 between the Cambodian defence minister and Thailand's supreme military commander. https://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSBKK18950620080719?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0 More troops, rhetoric in Thai-Cambodia temple row Reuters July 20, 2008 July 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413234658/http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSBKK18950620080719?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0 April 13, 2009 live mdy-all On July 21, 2008, Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Ban and Thai Army commander Boonsrang Niempradit held talks in Thailand. The talks achieved no outcome.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/21/content_8742004.htm Thai-Cambodia border meeting fails to meet breakthrough, but both promise no force_English_Xinhua News.xinhuanet.com July 21, 2008 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110205002637/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/21/content_8742004.htm February 5, 2011 dead mdy-all On July 22, 2008, Thailand rejected the assistance of ASEAN in resolving the border dispute. Thailand's statement came as ASEAN foreign ministers began a meeting in Singapore. The BBC reported that Cambodia had requested UN assistance in resolving the border dispute. The previous week the Cambodian government denied it had made such a call after similar news stories were published.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7518741.stm BBC News UN help sought over temple row July 22, 2008 April 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110728140657/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7518741.stm July 28, 2011 live mdy-all On July 23, 2008, a spokesman for Cambodia's prime minister suggested that Cambodia may take the case to the International Court of Justice, as was done in 1962. On July 24, 2008, Cambodia announced it would postpone its request to the United Nations until the bilateral negotiation at Siem Reap on July 28, 2008 was finished. Cambodia and Thailand held the meeting on 28 July 2008 without any results. Reportedly, both sides are in favour of a troop withdrawal, beginning with Thailand's army; the date when Thailand would withdraw its troops was not agreed on, however.http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200807/s2318239.htm?tab=latest ABC Radio Australia News Radioaustralia.net.au September 26, 2010 February 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081013121640/http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200807/s2318239.htm?tab=latest October 13, 2008 August 2008 On August 1, 2008, Bun Rany, wife of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, conducted a Buddhist ritual at the temple; thousands of Cambodians also joined the ritual. On the same night, the Thai anti-Thaksin and anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) led thousands of their supporters in a rival ritual, by praying Suttas that the Gautama Buddha gave to his monks; they claimed this was to prevent any negative effects from the Cambodian ritual. Many Thais accused Bun Rany of conducting black magic aimed to weaken Thailand. http://www.bangkokpost.com/020808_News/02Aug2008_news01.php Hun Sen's wife hosts huge Preah Vihear temple ritual Bangkok Post 11 August 2008 12 August 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080812032727/http://www.bangkokpost.com/020808_News/02Aug2008_news01.php dead http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/8/9/focus/22040412 Peace vigil, black magic and sabre-rattling over a temple The Star Online August 9, 2008 August 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120716181644/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2008%2F8%2F9%2Ffocus%2F22040412 July 16, 2012 dead mdy-all "Black Khmer magic" a threat to the Thai army?! Saiyasombut Saksith http://asiancorrespondent.com/48727/black-khmer-magic-a-threat-to-the-thai-army/ Siam Voices February 20, 2011 October 3, 2011 A Thai soldier wears an amulet on the outside of his bullet proof vest along with ammunition as he takes up a position across from an anti-government barriade near Lumpini Park in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, 19 May 2010. Pic: AP. https://web.archive.org/web/20120206002453/http://asiancorrespondent.com/48727/black-khmer-magic-a-threat-to-the-thai-army/ February 6, 2012 live mdy-all On August 1, 2008, The Nation (Thailand) newspaper in Thailand published an editorial criticizing Cambodia for calling on the international community to help resolve the Preah Vihear stand-off.http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/08/01/opinion/opinion_30079507.php When Cambodia cries wolf The Nation (Thailand) Bangkok August 1, 2008 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617002346/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/08/01/opinion/opinion_30079507.php June 17, 2011 dead mdy-all On August 3, 2008, Cambodia claimed that Thailand occupied a second Angkorian-era temple complex, Ta Moan Thom and Ta Moan Touch, at 14 20 57 N 103 15 59 E on the border of Oddar Meanchey Province.https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/7539412.stm BBC News Thais accused over new temple row August 3, 2008 April 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20080806020240/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7539412.stm August 6, 2008 live mdy-all On August 5, 2008, Kriengkrai Sampatchalit, Thailand's Fine Arts Department director replied to Cambodia, claiming that "The Prasat Ta Moan Thom Temple is located just about 100 m from the border on Thai soil." According to the Thai authorities, the Ta Moan Thom complex is in Thai territory as evidenced by the Fine Arts Department's registration of the ancient ruin as a Thailand national archaeological site 73 years ago in 1935, despite the ruin being 300 m south of the border's watershed ridgeline. Tharit Charungvat, Thailand ministry's chief spokesman said, "Thailand has not boosted the number of its troops [in Ta Moan Thom Temple]." Thai army chief Anupong Paochinda said Thai troops would remain at Ta Moan Thom because the temple is in Thailand.July 2025 On August 7, 2008, ASEAN reported that both Thailand and Cambodia have withdrawn their troops from the Ta Moan Thom temple area to their original bases, according to AFP (Agence France-Presse).http://www.aseanaffairs.com/thailand_cambodia_border_dispute_thailand_protests_against_cambodian_intrusion "Thai-Cambodia troops withdraw from second disputed temple", ASEAN Affairs.com (August 7, 2008) Aseanaffairs.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022064248/http://www.aseanaffairs.com/thailand_cambodia_border_dispute_thailand_protests_against_cambodian_intrusion October 22, 2014 live mdy-all Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej reportedly is expected to visit the area near Preah Vihear, but not the temple itself, according to Cambodian sources. Cambodia and Thailand will hold a second foreign ministers' meeting in Thailand on 18 August 2008 to seek a peaceful solution to the 25-day-long military standoff over the border dispute."Cambodia: Thai PM plans to visit Preah Vihear area" https://web.archive.org/web/20080810223557/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/08/content_9042321.htm August 10, 2008 , Xinhua (August 8, 2008). On August 14, 2008, both nations' militaries agreed to reduce troop levels at Preah Vihear prior to a meeting between their foreign ministers.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7560474.stm BBC News August 14, 2008 February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111105114946/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7560474.stm November 5, 2011 live mdy-all September 2008 In September 2008, Cambodia accused Thailand of sending troops to occupy the Ta Moan Thom and Ta Kwai temples. Thailand responded that the temples belong to them and are part of Surin province and that The Thai Fine Arts Department have done a registration of the ancient ruins since 1935.The Nation (Thailand) http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/09/20/politics/politics_30083957.php Khmer's Hun Sen congratulates Thai PM Nationmultimedia.com September 20, 2008 February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617002333/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/09/20/politics/politics_30083957.php June 17, 2011 dead mdy-all Military Clashes 2008 October On October 3, 2008, Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged fire with each other on the disputed territory near Preah Vihear. The fighting lasted for nearly three minutes, wounding two Thai soldiers and one Cambodian soldier.http://vietbao.vn/The-gioi/Thai-Lan-Campuchia-do-loi-cho-nhau-ve-vu-cham-sung/62242397/159/ https://web.archive.org/web/20081006143919/http://vietbao.vn/The-gioi/Thai-Lan-Campuchia-do-loi-cho-nhau-ve-vu-cham-sung/62242397/159/ dead Thái Lan, Campuchia đổ lỗi cho nhau về vụ chạm súng 6 October 2008 Thailand, Cambodia blame each other for the shooting incident On October 4, 2008, commanders of the two countries met at their disputed border area amid accusations that each side had caused a border skirmish on the previous day. Hosted by the Cambodian commander in the area Srey Dek and his Thai counterpart Colonel Chayan Huaysoongnern, the two sides called for the situation to return to normal.Cambodian, Thai commanders meet at border siteJuly 2025 InternetArchiveBot yes Vietnam News Agency June 2016 medicmedic On October 6, 2008, two Thai soldiers were wounded by landmines in the border area after allegedly wandering 1 km into Cambodian territory.http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/06/asia/AS-Thailand-Cambodia-Border-dispute.php Thailand-Cambodia Border dispute International Herald Tribune March 29, 2009 February 1, 2011 On October 13, 2008, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, issued an ultimatum to Thailand to withdraw troops from a disputed border area by noon Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Hun Sen said Thai troops had advanced on a border area called Veal Intry (Eagle Field) near the temple in an attempt to occupy Cambodian land near Preah Vihear. "They must withdraw," he said. Thailand's Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat, said he had ordered the army to "take care of the situation so there is no violence." "We do not object to redeployment so there is no confrontation," Somchai told reporters, adding that he was not aware of Hun Sen's deadline.http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/13/asia/AS-Cambodia-Thailand-Border-Dispute.php Munthit, Ker AP Cambodia warns Thailand to stop trespassing October 13, 2008 International Herald Tribune February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20081016094732/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/13/asia/AS-Cambodia-Thailand-Border-Dispute.php October 16, 2008 live mdy-all On October 14, 2008 in a televised interview, People's Alliance for Democracy leader (and future Foreign Minister) Kasit Piromya called Hun Sen "crazy", a "slave", and a "nak leng" (commonly translated as "gangster").Chachavalpongpun, Pavin, "Glorifying the Inglorious Past: Historical Overhangs in Thai-Cambodian Relations", paper presented at Historical Overhangs in East Asian International Relations Workshop, Jeju Peace Institute, April 21–22, 2010 On October 15, 2008, Cambodian and Thai forces opened fire on each other once again in the border area. Three Cambodian soldiers were killed and two wounded. Seven Thai soldiers were wounded, one of whom died of his injuries a week later.AFP http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8angai7dk16kEtzqKM9a2CvodSg AFP: Thai soldier injured in Cambodia border clash dies: doctor October 20, 2008 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20081107094612/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8angai7dk16kEtzqKM9a2CvodSg November 7, 2008 live mdy-all The Cambodians claimed to have captured 10 Thai soldiers during the battle, but the Thais denied this. Still, Reuters published photos of the soldiers being held by Cambodian troops.http://preahvihear.com/?p=104 Blog Archive » Pictures of captured Thai soldiers by Khmer soldiers PreahVihear.com October 15, 2008 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110715112517/http://preahvihear.com/?p=104 July 15, 2011 live mdy-all Although commanders from both sides were trying to negotiate a ceasefire, Thailand urged Thai nationals to leave Cambodia.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7668657.stm Gunfight on Thai-Cambodia border BBC News 15 October 2008 7 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110207153451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7668657.stm 7 February 2011 live On October 18, 2008, a Thai soldier was accidentally killed by his own weapon at Phu Ma Khua.Reuters http://www.canada.com/theprovince/story.html?id=8ca2036a-cbb9-4ede-9ca2-050817f00100&k=78646 Thai PM seeks direct talks over Cambodia border row canada.com October 18, 2008 February 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329134703/http://www.canada.com/theprovince/story.html?id=8ca2036a-cbb9-4ede-9ca2-050817f00100&k=78646 March 29, 2012 live mdy-all November–December From November 25 to December 3, 2008, the People's Alliance for Democracy executed "Operation Hiroshima": the seizure of Suvarnabhumi Airport. During occupation of the airport, PAD leader Kasit Piromya gave a speech in which he said "I will use Hun Sen's blood to wash my feet," recalling the historic incident where King Naresuan of Siam did the same to King Lovek of Cambodia. The siege ended when the constitutional court dissolved the government of Somchai Wongsawat, resulting in the rise to power of Abhisit Vejjajiva as prime minister and Kasit as foreign minister. 2009 April On April 2, 2009, a Thai soldier stepped on a mine and lost his leg in the border area. April 3, 2009; Thai and Cambodia troops exchange fire on border http://dailynews.khmer-world.com/2009/04/april-3-2009-thai-and-cambodia-troops.html Daily News April 3, 2009 October 3, 2011 ...day after a Thai soldier was badly wounded when he stepped on a landmine near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple. https://web.archive.org/web/20120328010023/http://dailynews.khmer-world.com/2009/04/april-3-2009-thai-and-cambodia-troops.html March 28, 2012 live mdy-all On April 3, 2009, fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces left at least three Thai soldiersThird Thai Soldier dies after clash Straits Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090408072118/http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/SE%2BAsia/Story/STIStory_359749.html April 8, 2009 and two Cambodian soldiers dead; another five Thai soldiers were wounded.http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9339 MCOT English News: Four soldiers killed in latest Thai-Cambodian border skirmish Enews.mcot.net February 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110811152659/http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=9339 August 11, 2011 mdy-all Just days before this clash, Cambodian officials said that up to 100 Thai soldiers crossed into Cambodian territory and did not leave until Cambodian soldiers showed up and asked them to leave. The Royal Thai Army denied the claim and said that Thai soldiers had not gone anywhere they were not permitted to be. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen then warned Thailand for the second time that if they (Thai soldiers) cross again, Thai soldiers would face fighting again with Cambodian soldiers. He said, "I tell you first, if you enter (Cambodian territory) again, we will fight. The troops at the border have already received the order."http://khmernz.blogspot.co.il/2009/04/cambodian-pm-warns-thailand-on-border.html Cambodian PM warns Thailand on border dispute khmernz.blogspot.co.il 2017-05-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20171012062117/http://khmernz.blogspot.co.il/2009/04/cambodian-pm-warns-thailand-on-border.html October 12, 2017 live mdy-all April 2009 2010 thumb|Preah Vihear Temple in 2010 January On January 24, 2010, Cambodian and Thai forces opened fire on each again in the border area. As Thai Rangers shouted at Cambodian soldiers asking their purpose in crossing over to the area, the Cambodian soldiers fired M79 grenade launchers and automatic rifles at them, Col. Nut said, which left two Thai soldiers wounded.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-01/25/c_13149268.htm Misunderstanding leads to Thai-Cambodian border clash: Thai, Cambodian armies News.xinhuanet.com January 25, 2010 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110609223235/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-01/25/c_13149268.htm June 9, 2011 dead mdy-all On January 25, 2010, Cambodian and Thai troops exchanged gunfire twice on Sunday morning at the contested border near Preah Vihear. The Cambodians subsequently fired eight RPG (B-40) rockets into Thai territory.http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010012531043/National-news/no-injuries-reported-in-border-skirmishes-near-preah-vihear.html No injuries reported in border skirmishes near Preah Vihear The Phnom Penh Post February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20100128102008/http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010012531043/National-news/no-injuries-reported-in-border-skirmishes-near-preah-vihear.html January 28, 2010 live mdy-all On January 30, 2010, soldiers from the two countries exchanged fire for two or three minutes on Friday evening.AFP https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gbZ3GFPJPMuvZuPR67o2ifD0qkRQ AFP: Cambodian, Thai troops clash on border: Phnom Penh January 30, 2010 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226120310/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gbZ3GFPJPMuvZuPR67o2ifD0qkRQ February 26, 2014 dead mdy-all On January 31, 2010, a Thai soldier was killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces in the disputed border area troops from the two sides fought for about 15 minutes late Friday after about 20 Thai soldiers crossed into Cambodian territory and refused to leave when confronted by Cambodian soldiers. Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Chhum Socheat said one Thai soldier was killed, with Cambodian troops firing AK-47 assault rifles and B-40 rocket propelled grenades.http://news.brunei.fm/2010/01/31/thai-soldier-killed-in-clashes-with-cambodian-forces "Thai Soldier Killed in Clashes with Cambodian Forces", NAM News Network (Jan 31, 2010) January 31, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100712100746/http://news.brunei.fm/2010/01/31/thai-soldier-killed-in-clashes-with-cambodian-forces/ July 12, 2010 dead mdy-all April On April 16, 2010 Cambodian and Thai forces opened fire along their border about 150 km west of Preah Vihear. The clash lasted for about 15 minutes, but there were no reports of casualties. Cambodian Defence Ministry spokesman Chhum Socheat was reported as saying that "[...] While our troops were patrolling the border, the Thai soldiers opened fire at them. So our troops fired back."http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2010/04/17/cambodian-thai-troops-clash-border Cambodian, Thai troops clash on border News 2017-05-24 en https://web.archive.org/web/20171012062116/http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2010/04/17/cambodian-thai-troops-clash-border October 12, 2017 live mdy-all He added that troops from both sides fired rockets and grenades as well as rifles, but calm returned after a meeting between Cambodian and Thai military commanders in the area. The Thai military confirmed the shoot-out. "It was a misunderstanding and nobody was injured in the clash," said a Thai Army officer who asked not to be named. 2011 thumb|View of Cambodia from Temple of Preah Vihear in 2011|200px February On February 4, 2011, a skirmish in a gray zone in the overlap of Thailand and Cambodia territory called Phu Makua Hill started with an exchange of fire from 15:15 to 18:00 (GMT+7). Later, a ceasefire was called by local forces. One Thai civilian in Ban Phumsrol village of Sisaket Province's Kantharalak district died instantaneously and seven or more buildings, including Phum Srol School, were hit by Cambodian artillery rounds. Three houses were set ablaze.The Nation (Thailand) http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2011/02/05/national/Border-clashes-kill-six-30148015.html Border clashes kill six Bangkok February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110207144118/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2011/02/05/national/Border-clashes-kill-six-30148015.html February 7, 2011 dead mdy-all The Cambodian government claimed 16–33 Thai soldiers were killed, 26 wounded, and four captured, with two tanks destroyed.http://www.adventureinthailand.net/2011/02/thai-cambodian-border-clash-16-thais-killed-26-wounded-and-4-captured/ Thai-Cambodian border clash: 16 Thais killed, 26 wounded and 4 captured Adventure in Thailand February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110208014143/http://www.adventureinthailand.net/2011/02/thai-cambodian-border-clash-16-thais-killed-26-wounded-and-4-captured/ February 8, 2011 dead mdy-all http://www.cambodian.info/atleast-2-thai-tank-were-destroyed-and-many-thai-soldiers-were-killed/1721/ https://archive.today/20120723044811/http://www.cambodian.info/atleast-2-thai-tank-were-destroyed-and-many-thai-soldiers-were-killed/1721/ dead July 23, 2012 Atleast [sic] 2 Thai tank were destroyed and 33 Thai soldiers were killed Cambodian.info February 16, 2011 Thai news stations reported 64 Cambodian soldiers were killed and two tanks, 16 armoured vehicles, six artillery guns, and four multiple launch rocket systems were destroyed.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/220077/govt-probes-claim-64-killed Govt probes claim 64 killed Bangkok Post February 7, 2011 https://archive.today/20180123051253/https://www.gsconto.com/ru/blogs/post/62/Kak-izmenit-valyutu-tsen-otobrazhayushchikhsya-v-poiske-eBay January 23, 2018 Independent sources confirmed that three Cambodians, including two soldiers, and a Thai villager were killed; also 10 Cambodianhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-cambodia-clash-idUSTRE71409020110205 Thai, Cambodia troops clash again near temple, 1 killed Reuters February 5, 2011 February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110207100919/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/05/us-thailand-cambodia-clash-idUSTRE71409020110205 February 7, 2011 live mdy-all and eight Thai soldiers were wounded and four Thai soldiers were captured.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/219952/two-die-in-cambodia-clash Two die in Cambodia clash Bangkok Post February 7, 2011 https://archive.today/20120718144436/http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/219952/two-die-in-cambodia-clash July 18, 2012http://www.matichon.co.th/mtc-flv-window.php?newsid=1296837418&grpid=02&catid=&subcatid= เปิดรายชื่อ"ทหาร-ประชาชน"ตายบาดเจ็บจากเหตุปะทะชายแดน"ไทย-กัมพูชา"-สภาพความเสียหาย Matichon Online February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110915214408/http://www.matichon.co.th/mtc-flv-window.php?newsid=1296837418&grpid=02&catid=&subcatid= September 15, 2011 dead mdy-all On February 5, 2011, both sides exchanged fire again, starting from 06:25 (GMT+7) in three skirmishes at Chongdon-awn. The Thai army confirmed one Thai sergeant was killed by shrapnel and four soldiers wounded in the clash.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1108956/1/.html Fresh fighting at Thai-Cambodian border Channel NewsAsia February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110205213213/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1108956/1/.html February 5, 2011 live mdy-all In the afternoon, both sides signed a ceasefire with four conditions: 1. stop firing; 2. don't increase troop strength at the site; 3. do not cause an accident; 4. more communication.http://www.thairath.co.th/content/pol/146823 ได้4ข้อสรุปหยุดยิงไทยกัมพูชาแล้ว Thairath 5 February 2011 February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110206150548/http://www.thairath.co.th/content/pol/146823 February 6, 2011 live mdy-all On February 6, 2011, despite signing a ceasefire earlier that day, renewed clashes occurred in the evening. According to reports, the fighting extended over 10 km from Phum Srol village to Phu Makhua mountain. At 08:17, Cambodian troops opened fire at Thai military personnel stationed at Phu Ma Khua and Phlan Yao as well as villagers in Thai territory using rocket propelled grenades. Several Thai villagers were reportedly injured. Baan Phum Srol school director Boonruam Pongsaphan stated that "I believe that this is no longer a misunderstanding. This is war because the Cambodian side is firing into residential areas, not military zones". Thousands of villagers from Kantharalak were evacuated.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/220181/fresh-clashes-at-thai-cambodian-border Bangkok Post – Fresh clashes at the border Bangkokpost.com February 7, 2011 https://archive.today/20120527033629/http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/220181/fresh-clashes-at-thai-cambodian-border May 27, 2012 Cambodia claimed that more than 20 Thai soldiers died in the clashes.http://www.rfa.org/khmer/indepth/3_Cambodians_and_more_than_20_Thais_die-02052011103042.html មន្ត្រីខ្មែរ ៖ កម្ពុជាស្លាប់ ៣ ថៃស្លាប់ជាង ៣០នាក់ 5 February 2011 Rfa.org February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110208141410/http://www.rfa.org/khmer/indepth/3_Cambodians_and_more_than_20_Thais_die-02052011103042.html February 8, 2011 live mdy-all In the evening, Thai troops reportedly attacked Cambodian lines by trying to cross into Cambodia's territory despite the earlier cease fire agreement. There were reports that Cambodian troops captured Don Tuan temple that is over 10 km from the previous clash sites and Don Tuan temple is in Thai territory.http://www.thairath.co.th/content/region/147060 เขมรรุกคืบ!ยึดปราสาทหินโดนตวล บาดเจ็บเพียบ – ข่าวไทยรัฐออนไลน์ 7 February 2011 Thairath.co.th February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110208202428/http://www.thairath.co.th/content/region/147060 February 8, 2011 live mdy-all It was reported that the heavy shelling of Preah Vihear by Thai forces caused a part of it to collapse.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/video/2011-02/07/c_13721518.htm Preah Vihear temple shelled in clashes between Cambodia and Thai News.xinhuanet.com February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514152846/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/video/2011-02/07/c_13721518.htm May 14, 2011 dead mdy-all Since the start of the fighting, Cambodian troops had been entrenched in the 900-year-old ruins of the temple in a camp made up of several bunkers. They had been positioned high on a ridge with a commanding view of the Cambodian plains, but highly vulnerable to fire from Thai positions just a few hundred metres away.Scanlon Charles https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12378523 BBC News – Cambodia nationalism fired by temple row with Thailand BBC News February 7, 2011 February 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110207051638/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12378523 February 7, 2011 live mdy-all On February 7, 2011, around two in the morning, the artillery fire finally stopped. However, sporadic fighting resumed later in the morning, after Thai troops attempted an operation to recover casualties from the previous day's heavy fighting. Clashes ceased again at 11:00. Both sides blamed each other for the incident.http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2011/02/08/2003495341 Thai, Cambodia troops clash for fourth day The Taipei Times February 1, 2011 February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110211171524/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2011/02/08/2003495341 February 11, 2011 live mdy-all Cambodian civilians living near the contested area were evacuated by Cambodian authorities.http://dalje.com/en-world/thai-cambodian-border-shellings-in-4th-day/338144 Thai-Cambodian border shellings in 4th day Dalje.com February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522154933/http://dalje.com/en-world/thai-cambodian-border-shellings-in-4th-day/338144 May 22, 2011 dead mdy-all The People's Alliance for Democracy called for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to step down. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/220205/pad-calls-for-an-outsider-to-run-country Ruangdit Pradit PAD calls for an outsider to run country July 2, 2011 Bangkok Post https://archive.today/20130117173708/http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/220205/pad-calls-for-an-outsider-to-run-country January 17, 2013 Cambodia called for a UN Buffer Zone at the Thai border. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12381052 Cambodia calls for UN buffer zone at Thai border February 8, 2011 De Launey Guy February 7, 2011 BBC News, Phnom Penh https://web.archive.org/web/20110208005934/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12381052 February 8, 2011 live mdy-all Later that day, independent sources stated the toll for the previous three days of fighting to be 10 killed: one soldier and one civilian from Thailand and four soldiers and four civilians from Cambodia.https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-thailand-cambodia/thai-cambodia-troops-clash-for-fourth-day-on-border-idUKTRE7151L320110207 Thai, Cambodia troops clash for fourth day on border Prapan Chankaew July 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180729171206/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-thailand-cambodia/thai-cambodia-troops-clash-for-fourth-day-on-border-idUKTRE7151L320110207 July 29, 2018 dead mdy-allhttps://www.smh.com.au/world/un-urges-restraint-in-deadly-thaicambodia-clashes-20110207-1ak40.html UN urges restraint in deadly Thai-Cambodia clashes 7 February 2011 Sydney Morning Herald February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20230529175546/https://www.smh.com.au/world/un-urges-restraint-in-deadly-thaicambodia-clashes-20110207-1ak40.html May 29, 2023http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-thailand-cambodia-clash-again-at-disputed-border-2011feb07-story.html Thailand, Cambodia clash again at disputed border Associated Press February 7, 2011 February 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20180729200536/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-thailand-cambodia-clash-again-at-disputed-border-2011feb07-story.html July 29, 2018 live mdy-all 34 Thais (30 soldiers and four civilians) and 45 Cambodians (soldiers and civilians) were wounded.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/220334/two-thai-killed-and-34-injured-in-thai-cambodian-border-clashes Border toll: Two Thais killed, 34 injured Bangkok Post February 7, 2011 21 July 2012 https://archive.today/20120721185240/http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/220334/two-thai-killed-and-34-injured-in-thai-cambodian-border-clashes live The four captured Thai soldiers were released.http://www.france24.com/en/20110205-ceasefire-announced-governments-thailand-cambodia-clashes-preah-vihear Despite ceasefire, tensions high after clashes on Thai-Cambodian border 5 February 2011 France 24 February 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110210212646/http://www.france24.com/en/20110205-ceasefire-announced-governments-thailand-cambodia-clashes-preah-vihear February 10, 2011 live mdy-all On February 8, 2011, there were no reported shooting incidents. However, Cambodian troops reportedly used the fragile ceasefire to dig new positions and to set up sandbags.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014152077_apascambodiathailand.html Fragile truce holds on Thai-Cambodia border Associated Press Seattle Times October 3, 2011 February 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110314142210/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014152077_apascambodiathailand.html March 14, 2011 live mdy-all A Thai soldier, who was severely wounded during the shellings on February 6, 2011, died of his wounds at Sapphasithiprasong Hospital.http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/220506/another-thai-soldier-dies Another Thai soldier dies Bangkok Post February 8, 2011 February 16, 2011 https://archive.today/20120724192347/http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/220506/another-thai-soldier-dies July 24, 2012 On February 9, 2011, Hun Sen officially called the recent clashes a war, stating that "Thailand created this war. [Thai Prime Minister] Abhisit must be responsible for the war" and "Our war with Thailand will be taking long time". He also made it clear that there would be no more talks without a third party, stating that "There will be no more bilateral talks, and all negotiations will be participated by the third party [sic]."http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-02/09/c_13724507.htm Cambodian PM calls border clashes with Thailand "real war" Xinhuanet February 9, 2011 February 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110211202633/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-02/09/c_13724507.htm February 11, 2011 dead mdy-all In a later statement, he said "This is a real war. It is not a clash".Cheang Sokha and Vong Sokheng (February 9, 2011). Cambodia, Thailand at 'war': PM https://web.archive.org/web/20110210175547/http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011020946687/National-news/cambodia-thailand-at-war-pm.html February 10, 2011 , Phnompenh Post Hundreds of Cambodian troops camped near the battleground, effectively strengthening their hold on the temple.Ahmed Hafez http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=125724&date=2011-02-10 Cambodia troops bunkered at cliff-top Khmer temple Thefinancialexpress-bd.com February 10, 2011 February 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716233133/http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=125724&date=2011-02-10 July 16, 2011 live mdy-all On February 15, 2011, a new skirmish occurred. The shooting incident lasted for a few minutes. Although local media reported that five Thai soldiers were wounded, the army stated that only one soldier was injured during the fighting.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-02/15/c_13733434.htm Thai army confirms one injury in fresh border clash Xinhuanet.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107183752/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-02/15/c_13733434.htm November 7, 2012 dead mdy-all On February 16, 2011, the clashes intensified. During the day, three clashes occurred (05:00, 20:00, and 22:00), but there were no reported casualties on either side. Thai army spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd stated that the Cambodians started it all with the use of mortars and rocket-propelled-grenades, forcing the Thais to retaliate.http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=564107 Thai-Cambodian Troops Clash Continue Bernama.com.my October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141017155507/http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=564107 October 17, 2014 dead mdy-all However, Phay Siphan, a spokesman for Cambodia's Council of Ministers, denies his country's troops fired first. He said Thai soldiers attacked first. Both sides blame the other for starting the fighting. Cambodia wants international help to prevent further fighting, while Thailand says the issue should be resolved bilaterally.Schearf Daniel https://www.voanews.com/a/thailand-says-new-clash-at-cambodian-border-116219489/135076.html Thai, Cambodian Soldiers Clash in Fresh Border Skirmish 14 February 2011 Voice of America 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20110216214023/http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Thailand-Says-New-Clash-at-Cambodian-Border-116219489.html February 16, 2011 live mdy-all The same day, unconfirmed reports claimed that Vietnamese tanks were moving towards the Cambodian–Thai border.https://ki-media.blogspot.com/2011/02/vietnamese-tanks-moving-to-preah-vihear.html Vietnamese tanks moving to Preah Vihear 18 February 2011 Ki-media.blogspot.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140822114904/http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2011/02/vietnamese-tanks-moving-to-preah-vihear.html August 22, 2014 live mdy-allhttps://khmerization.blogspot.com/2011/02/vietnamese-tanks-on-road-to-preah.html Vietnamese tanks on the road to Preah Vihear to help Cambodia 18 February 2011 Khmerization.blogspot.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219094222/http://khmerization.blogspot.com/2011/02/vietnamese-tanks-on-road-to-preah.html December 19, 2014 live mdy-all However, Hun Sen strongly denied it.https://khmernz.blogspot.com/2008/10/thai-tv-was-warned-about-its-coverage.html Thai TV was warned about its coverage CAAI News Media 30 October 2008 Khmernz.blogspot.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140822115754/http://khmernz.blogspot.com/2008/10/thai-tv-was-warned-about-its-coverage.html August 22, 2014 live mdy-all In an agreement reached at a meeting of ASEAN in Jakarta, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to allow Indonesian observers to monitor disputed border territory by up to 40 military and civilian observers. "This is an observer team, not a peacekeeping or peace enforcement team. The observer team will be unarmed," Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12534980 Thailand and Cambodia to accept monitors for border row February 22, 2011 News Asia-Pacific BBC February 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110223175516/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12534980 February 23, 2011 live mdy-all April On April 7, 2011, Thailand admitted using Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) during the clash, which has been identified by the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) as a type of cluster munition. https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gW7qVEGjRxN5o0AIFKdMhVFPnqCw?docId=CNG.285b5f9b8539f4a92d911152e3a6184e.f1 https://archive.today/20130124213140/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gW7qVEGjRxN5o0AIFKdMhVFPnqCw?docId=CNG.285b5f9b8539f4a92d911152e3a6184e.f1 dead 24 January 2013 Thailand admits controversial weapon use April 7, 2011 News Agence France-Presse These contain up to hundreds of small grenades or "bomblets" that scatter over vast areas, and are banned by the majority of countries under the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Thailand has not signed the pact, but has publicly pledged not to use such weapons.Cambodia says fighting resumes along Thai border https://web.archive.org/web/20110518072709/http://www.kplctv.com/story/14500578/cambodia-says-fighting-resumes-along-thai-border May 18, 2011 , KPLC TV. The CMC said this was the first confirmed use of cluster munitions since the convention became international law. On 22 April 22, 2011, a five-hour clash erupted along the border between Phanom Dong Rak District of Surin Province, Thailand and the Banteay Ampil District of Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia at the Ta Moan temple complex 14 20 57 N 103 15 59 E 153 km west of Preah Vihear and at Ta Krabey temple complex 15 km east of Ta Moan, with reports that both sides used rocket launchers, machine guns, and rifles. According to the Thai army, the fighting erupted after dawn and continued for over half an hour. Four Thai and three Cambodian soldiers were reported killed and eight Thai and six Cambodian soldiers were reported wounded.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42713060/ns/world_news/ April 22, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110501131708/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42713060/ns/world_news/ May 1, 2011 Thai, Cambodian armies clash on border; 6 killed - World news - MSNBC.com http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/233213/update-4-soldiers-killed-8-wounded UPDATE: 4 soldiers killed, 8 hurt Bangkok Post October 17, 2014 https://archive.today/20120723054019/http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/233213/update-4-soldiers-killed-8-wounded July 23, 2012 On 23 April 23, 2011, the fighting with mostly long-distance shelling resumed about 06:00 and halted by noon. A Cambodian defence ministry statement accused Thai aircraft of entering Cambodian airspace. The statement also said Thai forces had fired 75- and 105-mm shells loaded with poisonous gas into Cambodia's territory, an allegation that could not be independently verified and that Thailand rejected. A Cambodian field commander claimed that the "poison smoke" caused several soldiers who inhaled it to lose strength in their arms and legs. Col. Suos Sothea, deputy commander of the artillery unit, said that six rounds of cluster shells had landed in villages about 20 km mi on inside Cambodia, but caused no casualties since residents had already been evacuated. Col. Tawatchai Samutsakorn, commander of Thailand's 2nd Army Region, denied absolutely that cluster bombs or poison gas had been employed. Tawatchai said one Thai soldier died, bringing the two-day casualty toll to four dead and 17 wounded, and that 15,000 civilians had been evacuated from the area of fighting. Cambodia's Suos Sothea said three soldiers from his country had been killed, bringing Cambodia's two-day death toll to six. According to vice-president of the Cambodian National Committee for Disaster Management, Mr Nhim Vanda, roughly 5,000 residents had been evacuated to a safe shelter in the Samrong district of Banteay Meanchey Province, some 30 km from the fighting zone.Gun battle resumes on Thai border https://web.archive.org/web/20110426113426/http://www.smh.com.au/world/gun-battle-resumes-on-thai-border-20110423-1ds6p.html April 26, 2011 , Sydney Morning Herald.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-04/23/c_13842750.htm Xinhua.net Xinhuanet.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204941/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-04/23/c_13842750.htm March 3, 2016 dead mdy-all On April 25, 2011, the fighting continued, after an almost full-day break. On April 26, 2011, the fighting resumed for a fifth day. The fighting had now spread to a nearby temple.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13192513 BBC News – Thai-Cambodia clashes spread east to Preah Vihear BBC News 26 April 2011 October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131225231642/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13192513 December 25, 2013 live mdy-allhttp://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Border-Clashes-Spread-as-Leaders-Talk-of-Ceasefire-120692644.html VoaNews – Border Clashes Spread as Leaders Talk of Ceasefire VOA October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20110919150125/http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Border-Clashes-Spread-as-Leaders-Talk-of-Ceasefire-120692644.html September 19, 2011 dead mdy-all By this point, five Thai soldiers were killed and more than 35 wounded, and eight Cambodian soldiers were killed, 17 were wounded and one was missing.https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jJn8xO17x_XAkjKoCey0zHOfsnmw?docId=CNG.ce5e2e67a61454295cd54a08b0ebf3f2.851 https://archive.today/20130103162205/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jJn8xO17x_XAkjKoCey0zHOfsnmw?docId=CNG.ce5e2e67a61454295cd54a08b0ebf3f2.851 dead 3 January 2013 AFP: Thailand, Cambodia eye truce as fighting spreads 2011-04-26 2013-11-14Thai-Cambodian clashes over disputed temples continue https://www.france24.com/en/20110425-thai-cambodian-troops-clash-again-near-disputed-hindu-temples France 24 25 April 2011 Reuters 7 July 2022 28 July 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20220707220555/http://www.france24.com/en/20110425-thai-cambodian-troops-clash-again-near-disputed-hindu-temples live http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2011/04/25/over-12-killed-in-thai-cambodian-border-clash/ Over 12 killed in Thai-Cambodian Border Clash | Pattaya Daily News - Pattaya Newspaper, Powerful news at your fingertips Pattaya Daily News 2011-04-25 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20110427125052/http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2011/04/25/over-12-killed-in-thai-cambodian-border-clash/ April 27, 2011 dead mdy-all On April 27, 2011, a Thai civilian was reported to have been killed in the fighting.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-27/thailand-pulls-out-of-cambodia-truce-talks/2666888 Thailand pulls out of Cambodia truce talks ABC News 2011-04-27 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030175851/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-27/thailand-pulls-out-of-cambodia-truce-talks/2666888 October 30, 2016 live mdy-all On April 28, 2011, two more Thai soldiers were confirmed killed in the fighting.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/234212/border-clash-kills-another-thai-soldier Border clash kills another Thai soldier Bangkokpost.com October 17, 2014 https://archive.today/20120720162337/http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/234212/border-clash-kills-another-thai-soldier July 20, 2012https://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/04/28/general-as-thailand-cambodia-clash_8440886.html Forbes Thai, Cambodia clashes continue despite cease-fire April 28, 2011 January 2022 medicmedic The same day, Thailand and Cambodia agreed upon a ceasefire. Cambodian spokesman Phay Siphan said that "We will abide by the ceasefire from now on and local commanders will meet regularly to avoid misunderstanding".https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=218196 April 29, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110428081541/http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=218196 April 28, 2011 Thailand, Cambodia armies agree to ceasefire On April 29, 2011, the ceasefire was broken, as one Thai soldier was confirmed killed in the fighting.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13234944 BBC News Thai-Cambodia clashes resume despite truce April 29, 2011 June 20, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20190305022126/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13234944 March 5, 2019 live mdy-all A Thai military spokesmen said 11 Thai soldiers were hurt in the clashes with a total of 58 soldiers wounded since the start of the fighting.The Nation (Thailand) http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/Soldier-and-civilian-killed-in-fresh-fighting-30154199.html Soldier and civilian killed in fresh fighting Nationmultimedia.com 2011-04-29 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20110430220158/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/Soldier-and-civilian-killed-in-fresh-fighting-30154199.html April 30, 2011 live mdy-all On April 30, 2011, the fighting resumed for a ninth day. However, there were no casualties.https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Apr-2011/thailand-cambodia-clash-for-9th-day-16-dead Thailand, Cambodia clash for 9th day, 16 dead The Nation 30 April 2011 October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729144554/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/International/30-Apr-2011/Thailand-Cambodia-clash-for-9th-day-16-dead July 29, 2012 live mdy-all May On May 1, 2011, a Cambodian soldier was killed. The death toll had reached 17, including: nine Cambodian and seven Thai soldiers and one Thai civilian. Ninety-five Thais, including 50 soldiers, and 18 Cambodian servicemen had been wounded since the start of the fighting.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014925849_apasthailandcambodiaclash.html?syndication=rss Thai, Cambodian troops clash again at border The Seattle Times October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20110811105424/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014925849_apasthailandcambodiaclash.html?syndication=rss August 11, 2011 live mdy-allhttp://ph.news.yahoo.com/10-thai-troops-injured-light-weapons-clashes-border-094003632.html 10 Thai troops injured after 'light weapons' clashes on border May 1, 2011 Yahoo News Philippines October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130223022919/http://ph.news.yahoo.com/10-thai-troops-injured-light-weapons-clashes-border-094003632.html February 23, 2013 dead mdy-all According to Thai army spokesman Col. Prawit Hukaew, the two sides had engaged each other with automatic weapons overnight Sunday. According to Thailand, no Thai troops was killed in the clashes.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014925028_apasthailandcambodiaclash.html The Seattle Times – Thai, Cambodian troops clash again at border The Seattle Times October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20110823062106/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014925028_apasthailandcambodiaclash.html August 23, 2011 live mdy-all In the afternoon, the Cambodian Ministry of Defense issued a statement which condemned Thailand for ten straight days of armed conflict; "The repeated invasions of Thai troops into Cambodia have caused gradual damage to Cambodia, it is an unacceptable act".http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-05/01/c_13854296.htm English.news.cn – Cambodia's army condemns Thailand for 10 straight days of arms attacks Xinhuanet.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173308/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-05/01/c_13854296.htm March 3, 2016 dead mdy-all On May 2, 2011, the two sides engaged each other with automatic fire, but no casualties was reported.http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/thailand/2011/05/02/300767/Thai-Cambodian.htm The China Post – Thai, Cambodian troops clash again at border chinapost.com.tw April 4, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112157/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/thailand/2011/05/02/300767/Thai-Cambodian.htm March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Cambodia also filed a case at the International Court of Justice on that day.http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/index.php?p1=3&p2=1&code=ct2&case=151&k=89 Pending Cases | International Court of Justice Icj-cij.org 1962-06-15 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20110605000305/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/index.php?p1=3&p2=1&code=ct2&case=151&k=89 June 5, 2011 dead mdy-all On May 3, 2011, a Thai soldier was killed during skirmish in Surin, bringing the death toll on the Thai side to 12.http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=583555 Another Thai Soldier Killed in Border Skirmish May 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519180749/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=583555 May 19, 2011 live mdy-all Cambodia claimed Thailand had fired 50,000 shells during the clashes.http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1587342 Taiwan News – Cambodia says Thailand shot 50,000 shells in clash 3 May 2011 Taiwannews.com.tw October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023232107/http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1587342 October 23, 2014 live mdy-all On May 4, 2011, a ceasefire was agreed upon, and the border was re-opened for trade.http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/141610/20110505/thai-cambodia-ceasefire-war-clashes-asean.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110713001454/http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/141610/20110505/thai-cambodia-ceasefire-war-clashes-asean.htm dead July 13, 2011 Thai, Cambodian armies agree to ceasefire, borders opened for trade - International Business Times July 13, 2011 April 4, 2018 On May 5, 2011, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made it clear that he would not allow any international troops at Preah Vihear, unless Cambodia withdrew its forces from the disputed territory. He claimed the presence of troops in the area was a violation of the 2000 memorandum of understanding between Thailand and Cambodia.http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/no-border-observers-until-cambodia-withdraws-troops-thai-pm/672731.html Ibn Live – No border observers until Cambodia withdraws troops: Thai PM Ibnlive.in.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20121015063927/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/no-border-observers-until-cambodia-withdraws-troops-thai-pm/672731.html October 15, 2012 dead mdy-all On May 7, 2011, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to appoint Indonesia as observers at the disputed border.http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Thailand-Cambodia-Agree-to-Indonesian-Observers-at-Border-121435349.html VOA: Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Indonesian Observers at Border VOA October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20110510065249/http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Thailand-Cambodia-Agree-to-Indonesian-Observers-at-Border-121435349.html May 10, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/17/ri-ready-send-observers-cambodia-thailand.html The Jakarta Post: RI ready to send observers to Cambodia, Thailand Thejakartapost.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021081459/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/17/ri-ready-send-observers-cambodia-thailand.html October 21, 2014 live mdy-all July Following a request from Cambodia to order Thai troops out of the area, the judges of the International Court of Justice, by a vote of 11–5, ordered both countries to immediately to withdraw their military forces from disputed areas straddling their border and imposed restrictions on both their armies and police forces. A "provisional demilitarized zone" would make Thai troops leave positions they have long occupied and Cambodia's to leave the temple's immediate vicinity. The court also called for officers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to be allowed into the area to observe the cease-fire as called for by the UN Security Council last February. Both sides said they were satisfied with the decision. Thai Foreign Minister Kasit, speaking outside the court, said that a withdrawal of armed Cambodians from the temple complex "has been our consistent position." Further noting that the decision is binding on both countries, he added that Thailand would withdraw its forces and facilitate the observers' deployment, and further agreed to allow unhindered supplies to Cambodian civilian personnel at the temple complex. Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said a demilitarised zone would mean "a permanent ceasefire...tantamount to a cessation of aggression" by Thailand. He also said he was satisfied with the dispatch of truce observers, which he said Cambodia had been seeking since last February, but made no reference to the demand for Cambodian troops to abandon the temple grounds. The court said its ruling would not prejudice any final ruling on where the border in the area between Thailand and Cambodia should fall. It could take the court many months or even years to reach that decision.UN orders troops away from temple https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/un-orders-troops-away-from-temple-2315713.html The Independent July 18, 2011 Asia July 18, 2011 London https://web.archive.org/web/20110720003006/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/un-orders-troops-away-from-temple-2315713.html July 20, 2011 live mdy-all Abhisit, caretaker prime minister since the just-concluded Thai general election, said that Thai soldiers would not pull out of the disputed area until the military of both countries agreed on the mutual withdrawal. "We need to talk to the Cambodians as the Cambodians also have to pull out their troops," Abhisit said at a news conference in Bangkok. "So there has to be some kind of mechanism to verify, to do it in an orderly manner. And therefore it depends on the two sides to come together and talk," he said, suggesting that an existing joint border committee would be the appropriate place to plan a coordinated pullback.UN court draws DMZ for Thai, Cambodia troops Max Arthur https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-un-court-draws-dmz-for-thai-cambodia-troops-2011jul18-story.html AP San Diego Union Tribune July 18, 2011 July 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20230529173245/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-un-court-draws-dmz-for-thai-cambodia-troops-2011jul18-story.html May 29, 2023 On July 23, 2011, one Cambodian soldier was killed along the Cambodian-Thai border while another was wounded. A local military commander stated that the soldier's death was a result of clashes provoked by Thai troops. Pok Sophal, a commander for Oddar Meanchey's Trapaing Prasat district, stated that, "We had an appointment for the meeting [between the two sides], and when we were walking, they opened fire at our soldiers". Thai spokesman Phay Siphan stated that the government was investigating the incident, but dismissed claims of armed clashes.http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011072550610/National-news/soldier-dead-at-border.html Phnom Penh Post – Soldier dead at border Phnom Penh Post October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001080414/http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011072550610/National-news/soldier-dead-at-border.html October 1, 2011 live mdy-allhttps://khmerization.blogspot.com/2011/07/one-cambodian-soldier-killed-in-clash.html Khmerization – One Cambodian soldier killed in clash with Thai troops 23 July 2011 Khmerization.blogspot.com October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219094226/http://khmerization.blogspot.com/2011/07/one-cambodian-soldier-killed-in-clash.html December 19, 2014 live mdy-all December On December 15, 2011, armies of both sides exchanged gunfire along the border in Koh Kong Province. The armed clash erupted at 13:45 in Zone 329 in Ta Min mountain after a Thai helicopter tried to land in Cambodian territory. No injuries or deaths were reported. The source said the Cambodian soldiers opened fire to prevent the Thai helicopter entering Cambodia and that the Thai soldiers responded with heavy gunfire. It was the first armed clash since Thailand's new government was formed in August.Biên giới Cam – Thái lại vang tiếng súng Viet bao.com December 16, 2011 http://vietbao.vn/The-gioi/Bien-gioi-Cam-Thai-lai-vang-tieng-sung/75315839/159/ vi December 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111122853/http://vietbao.vn/The-gioi/Bien-gioi-Cam-Thai-lai-vang-tieng-sung/75315839/159/ November 11, 2013 live mdy-all On December 21, 2011, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to withdraw their troops from a disputed border area near Preah Vihear.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-16294309 Thailand and Cambodia reach deal on temple border BBC News 21 December 2011 Proceedings at the International Court of Justice Provisional demilitarized zone pursuant to the Order of 18 July 2011|300px|right|thumb On 28 April 2011 Cambodia filed a request for interpretation of the 1962 judgment, as well as a request for the indication of provisional measures, in the Registry of the International Court of Justice.http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 1 Icj-cij.org 17 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 dead mdy-all On 18 July 2011 the court rejected Thailand's attempt to have the case dismissed and indicated provisional measures requiring both states to withdraw their soldiers from a "provisional demilitarized zone" containing the area in dispute and some of its environs, continue their co-operation with ASEAN and observers appointed by it, and refrain from doing anything that might "aggravate or extend the dispute".Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Provisional Measures, I.C.J. Reports 2011 (II), pp. 555-556, para. 69, points B.1, B.3 and B.4 of the operative part. https://web.archive.org/web/20131017164648/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/16564.pdf October 17, 2013 It also ordered Thailand not to obstruct Cambodia's access to the Preah Vihear.http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/16564.pdf Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Provisional Measures, I.C.J. Reports 2011 (II), pp. 555-556, para. 69, point B.2 of the operative part. icj-cij.org April 4, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017164648/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/16564.pdf October 17, 2013 dead mdy-all On 11 November 2013 the International Court of Justice gave judgment, ruling that the 1962 judgment awarded all of the promontory to Cambodia and ordering the withdrawal of Thai soldiers.Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 108, point 2 of the operative part. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 This followed a tense buildup to the decision in which dozens of Thai schools had closed ahead of the ruling.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/11/un-rule-thai-cambodian-border-row-201311116485209849.html UN rules for Cambodia in Thai border row - Asia-Pacific Al Jazeera English 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111201806/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/11/un-rule-thai-cambodian-border-row-201311116485209849.html November 11, 2013 live mdy-all The court first concluded that it had jurisdiction and the request for interpretation was admissible, finding that a "dispute exists between the Parties as to the meaning and scope of the 1962 judgment pursuant to Article 60 of the Statute [of the ICJ]."Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 57. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 The court said that the 1962 judgment had three important features:Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 76. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 it involved an issue of "territorial sovereignty...and that it was not engaged in delimiting the frontier"; the "Annex I map played a central role in the reasoning of the Court...";Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 77. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 and that it made clear that it was only dealing with the small area in the "region of the Temple of Preah Vihear".Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 78. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 The court unanimously declared:The Court therefore concludes that the first operative paragraph of the 1962 Judgment determined that Cambodia had sovereignty over the whole territory of the promontory of Preah Vihear, as defined in paragraph 98 of the present Judgment, and that, in consequence, the second operative paragraph required Thailand to withdraw from that territory the Thai military or police forces, or other guards or keepers, that were stationed there.Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 107. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 However, the court rejected Cambodia's argument that Phnom Trap had also been awarded to it by the 1962 judgment, concluding that the reference to the "vicinity" of Preah Vihear in the operative part of the 1962 judgment was not intended to extend to it. Phnom Trap, known by Thais as Phu Ma-khuea (ภูมะเขือ, "Solanum Hill"), is the hill three kilometers northwest of the temple and comprises over 4 km2 of the "4.6 square km" that both states agreed was in dispute.Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand), Merits, para 92. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111173337/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/151/17704.pdf November 11, 2013 Prior to the verdict, hundreds of Thai villagers left the area in expectation of the ruling to be unfavorable to them. There were also fears of renewed clashes amid rising nationalist rhetoric.Sattar Maher http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/11/ruling-doesn-quell-thai-cambodia-border-row-2013111312207531747.html Ruling doesn't quell Thai-Cambodia border row - Features Al Jazeera English 2013-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114171522/http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/11/ruling-doesn-quell-thai-cambodia-border-row-2013111312207531747.html November 14, 2013 live mdy-all Civilian effects After the initial attack on 4 February 2011, the Cambodian army fired BM-21 Grad rockets into the town of Sao Thong Chai about 5 km from the border. As a direct result, primary schools, a local hospital, and four or five houses were destroyed.https://mgronline.com/onlinesection/detail/9540000016125 ร่ำไห้หนัก!! สาวภูมิซรอลพบบ้านถูกปืนใหญ่เขมรยิงใส่พังยับ – มท.พร้อมเยียวยา Manager Daily 16 February 2011 6 February 2011 th Only minutes before the bombardment, the local authority had issued a warning to the locals to evacuate and close the school. Despite this, 3 civilians were killed and at least 34 were injured in the rocket attack.https://mgronline.com/uptodate/detail/9540000016656 สธ.เผยเหตุปะทะชายแดนไทย-กัมพูชา มีผู้เสียชีวิต 2 ราย เจ็บ 34 ราย Manager Daily 16 February 2011 7 February 2011 th There are reports that 22,000 Thai citizens had to evacuate and abandon their homes. The Cambodian government blamed the Thai army for firing onto the World Heritage temple, causing severe damage, whereas the Cambodian army settled the site as an army base. There is evidence, such as video and photo footage from Reuters,https://www.reuters.com/article/slideshow/idUSTRE71409020110205#a=1 Images showing Cambodian troop use Preah Vihear Temple as a military base Reuters February 5, 2011 February 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110209041359/http://www.reuters.com/article/slideshow/idUSTRE71409020110205#a=1 February 9, 2011 live mdy-all showing that Cambodian forces used the temple as a military base and fired machine guns and artillery. Thai soldiers responded by firing rifles at the Cambodian soldiers hiding in the temple.https://mgronline.com/indochina/detail/9540000015969 ฉีกหน้ากากแขมร์ เขมรใช้ปราสาทพระวิหารกำบัง เป็นที่ตั้งทหาร-ปืนกล Manager Daily 16 February 2011 6 February 2011 th However, there are only a few bullet impacts visible on the temple.https://mgronline.com/indochina/detail/9540000015960 เขมรเวอร์จริง บันไดนาคโดนสะเก็ดถลอก แต่โวยวายพระวิหารใกล้พัง Manager Daily 16 February 2011 6 February 2011 th The Associated Press reported that Cambodian troops were stationed in the temple.Todd Pitman Associated Press http://www.startribune.com/world/115550984.html?elr=KArksDyycyUtyycyUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUokEya_tyycy_eEQDU Cambodia has troops bunkered at World Heritage temple, despite denial that soldiers are there Star Tribune February 9, 2011 February 16, 2011 June 2016 medicmedic The Thai army was accused of using cluster munitions against Cambodia during the border fighting in February. Thailand at first denied the allegation, but later admitted it had fired the weapons. According to the Cluster Munition Coalition, thousands of Cambodian villagers are now at risk of death or serious injury because of unexploded ordnance near their homes.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12983127 Thailand 'admits cluster bombs used against Cambodia' BBC News April 6, 2011 June 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719134926/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12983127 July 19, 2011 live mdy-all Reactions International Many Asian nations, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, China, and Vietnam, as well as Canada, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, have called on both sides to exercise restraint.http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/22/thailand.cambodia/index.html Thai-Cambodia dispute moves to ASEAN CNN February 7, 2011 July 22, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110126014951/http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/22/thailand.cambodia/index.html January 26, 2011 live mdy-all Cambodia No. 53 – News : fighting in Preah Vihear – October 15, 2008. Accessed May 14, 2009. Archived May 21, 2009."Vietnam urges end to Thailand, Cambodia temple row", KI Media blog, July 22, 2008. Accessed May 14, 2009. Archived May 21, 2009.https://mollybutlerlodge.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110213021052/http://nguyentandung.org/doi-ngoai/viet-nam-keu-goi-campuchia-va-thai-lan-kiem-che.html usurped 13 February 2011 mollybutlerlodge.com Thủ Tướng Nguyễn Tấn Dũng » Việt Nam kêu gọi Campuchia và Thái Lan kiềm chế U.S. urges maximum restraint in Thailand-Cambodia border conflict http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-02/05/c_13719796.htm XinHua April 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110209004859/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-02/05/c_13719796.htm February 9, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/055.aspx?view=d Statement by Minister Cannon on Clashes at Thai-Cambodian Border 7 February 2011 International.gc.ca October 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111162558/http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2011/055.aspx?view=d November 11, 2013 live mdy-all Thailand and Cambodia agreed to allow Indonesian monitors to go to the border between the two countries to help prevent further military clashes; Indonesia was appointed as observer in this dispute. Local thumb|An improvised village bunker in Ban Si Sa At, Sisaket ProvinceDespite the 1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, which commits parties to resolve intrastate conflict without violence, and the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding between Cambodia and Thailand, which established a Joint Border Commission to peacefully resolve overlapping claims, important constituent groups in Thailand, including the "Yellow Shirts," maintain that the status of Preah Vihear remains unresolved.https://thediplomat.com/asean-beat/2011/05/24/china-and-the-thai-cambodia-spat/ China and Thai-Cambodia Spat Walsh Eddie May 24, 2011 The Diplomat July 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729030032/https://thediplomat.com/asean-beat/2011/05/24/china-and-the-thai-cambodia-spat/ July 29, 2011 live mdy-all Villagers from Ban Phum Srol denounced plans by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) ("Yellow Shirts") to bring relief supplies. Wichit Duangkaew, then 46, said, "You have created the war. You troubled us. We don't welcome you."http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/220756/villagers-rally-to-call-on-pad-to-stay-away Villagers rally to call on PAD to stay away Nanuam Wassana February 10, 2011 Bangkok Post February 10, 2011 https://archive.today/20120718181817/http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/220756/villagers-rally-to-call-on-pad-to-stay-away July 18, 2012 Police arrested a Thai, a Cambodian, and a Vietnamese in Thai Sisaket's Kantharalak District, near the Thai-Cambodian border. The suspects carried maps with military bases marked on them, but they denied they were spying.http://202.172.225.42/news/security/242525/pm-suspected-spy-escaped PM: Suspected spy has escaped June 21, 2011 https://archive.today/20120707012006/http://202.172.225.42/news/security/242525/pm-suspected-spy-escaped 7 July 2012 dead mdy-all According to Michael Montesano, a visiting research fellow on Thai history and regional affairs at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore, "They're people who say that Hun Sen's playing up the situation on the Thai border is a way to distract the Cambodian people from his much softer stance vis à vis Vietnam relating to poorly demarcated borders."http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Thai-Cambodian-Border-Dispute-Fueled-by-Nationalism-Politics-121562849.html Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute Fueled by Nationalism, Politics Schearf Daniel May 10, 2011 VOA July 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110815233515/http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Thai-Cambodian-Border-Dispute-Fueled-by-Nationalism-Politics-121562849.html August 15, 2011 dead mdy-all In relation to the mentioned poorly demarcated borders, the various areas of territorial dispute are Dak Jerman/Dak Duyt, Dak Dang/Dak Huyt, the La Drang area and the islands of Baie/Koh Ta Kiev, Pic/Koh Thonsáy See also 2025 Cambodian-Thai border crisis Elections in Cambodia Elections in Thailand Cambodia–Thailand border Khao Phra Wihan National Park – the Thai side Irredentism for the principle involved Thai–Laotian Border War Similar articles: Goguryeo controversies Nanyue controversies Karelian question Notes References 30em Further reading Preah Vihear: A Guide to the Thai-Cambodian Conflict and Its Solutions Charnvit Pou Pavin White Lotus Press 2013 9789744801081 Kasetsiri Sothirak Chachavalpongpun Bangkok World Heritage Angkor and Beyond: Circumstances and Implications of UNESCO Listings in Cambodia Mißling Sven Göttingen University Press 2011 9782821875432 Hauser-Schäublin Brigitta Göttingen 57–67 A Legal View of the Case of the Temple Preah Vihear http://books.openedition.org/gup/pdf/307 State and Uncivil Society in Thailand at the Temple of Preah Vihear Puangthong R. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies 2013 9789814459907 857365234 Pawakapan Singapore External links Territorial maps Map of the regained modern day Cambodia's territories during 1941 (The part highlighted in red is Battambang Province; blue is Phibunsongkhram Province; green is Nakhon Champasak Province) Map of the regained modern day Laos' territories during 1941 (The part highlighted in black and white-stripe is Lan Chang Province) Other websites https://web.archive.org/web/20080918225331/http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/index.php?sum=284&code=ct&p1=3&p2=3&case=45&k=46&p3=5 Summary of the Summary of the Judgment of 15 June 1962: Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand). 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