Thailand and Cambodia finally end their dispute

It has been eight long months since the dispute started between Cambodia and Thailand surrounding Preah Vihear temple. The temple sits on an escarpment that forms a natural border between the two countries, and has been a source of tension for generations.

Now, the Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, says that finally both the countries have solved all their main differences. The two sides have agreed to withdraw their remaining troops and replace them with joint observers at the disputed pagoda situated near the 900-year-old temple. These joint observers will look at de-mining and border demarcation. The two countries will also work together to develop the area for tourism.

Hun Sen, said, “I think we can accept the agreement that there are no troops in the area around Preah Vihear (PREH VEE-HEAR) pagoda and temple. We also agree to create a temporary task force to de-mine together in that area and also create a border committee to determine the border demarcation. So I think that area is no longer an area where there is confrontation by the two armies.”