Wednesday 15 October 2008

Thai-Cambodian Conflict: another test for ASEAN

A situation at the border between Thailand and Cambodia deteriorates in the past 24 hours. The conflict extends from the previous dispute over the Prae Vihear Temple a couple of months ago. 

So far there are injuries and death from both side. Diplomatic methods are in order to stop this conflict at its early stage.

This is a test; not only for Thailand and Cambodia, but for all the ASEAN members. 

Thailand will host the ASEAN meeting later this year. This conflict might create an end to that occasion. It is very important that ASEAN countries must come together to weather the world's economic bust which will be inevitable for Southeast Asia. 

If the conflict is not solved any time soon. It will prove another failure of ASEAN as a regional organization. 

Let's prioritize the problem. 

P.S.  Detailsaresketchy might give you some updates 

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