Mini-Preah Vihear in Si Sa Ket kept under wraps
THE miniature Preah Vihear temple replica in the border province of Si Sa Ket is being kept under wraps due to concerns that it may affect bilateral ties with Cambodia.
The ancient Preah Vihear temple has been a long-standing subject of dispute between the two countries, and though the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has already ruled that the historical structure belongs to Cambodia, the area surrounding the ancient temple complex remains a disputed zone.
Lt-General Wichai Chaejorhor, chief of Thailand’s Second Army Area, said Tuesday that the temple project had been suspended in a move to ensure that bilateral ties do not suffer.
“We are assessing Cambodia’s stance and the extent of its reactions,” he said earlier this week.
Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said so far there have been no protests from the neighbouring country.
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