Thursday, February 9, 2012

FM releases booklets on Preah Vihear

Feb 9, 2012
Bangkok Post

The Foreign Ministry has released 20,000 booklets to provide the Thai public with updated information about the government's actions on the Preah Vihear temple issue.

Ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi said the booklets, "Information the Thai public should know about the Preah Vihear Temple and the border negotiation between Thailand-Cambodia", were intended to raise public awareness on the issues.

Pasakorn Siriyaphan, Director-General of East Asia Department, said the parliament approved the framework of a survey for demarcating the border with Cambodian border on Oct 28, 2008 and the negotiation process is underway.

"When the talks are finalised, the result of the meeting will be used to seek approval from the parliment under Article 190,'' said Mr Pasakorn.

Thailand will host the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) with Cambodia next Monday and Tuesday in Bangkok to discuss the border demarcation process.

Thailand shares 798km long border with Cambodia, with many areas still not demarcated.
The 20,000 booklet will be distributed to state agencies and the educational institutions around the country.

People can also request a copy from the East Asian Department, or download it from the Foreign Ministry's website.

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