Both countries’ lead counsels were happy with what the court has given and taken. The words of the late German chancellor Ludwig Erhard come to mind: “A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece.”
I salute the 14 judges for their wise judgement and advice to cooperate in protecting the 900-year-old Preah Vihear Temple. Thank you also for rendering all the blind patriotism of both sides ineffective.
Songdej Praditsmanont
Bangkok