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The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared up again, centered on the region known as the "Emerald Triangle," where the borders of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos converge. This forested area, home to the historic Preah Vihear temple, is at the heart of the conflict.
The two countries share an 817-kilometer border. In 1907, the French colonial administration demarcated the boundary, but Thailand later contested the map, claiming that the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple should fall within its territory. In 1962, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favor of Cambodia. However, Thailand continued to dispute the ownership of the surrounding area, arguing it was not covered by the court’s ruling.
To address the issue, Thailand and Cambodia established the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) in 2000. The latest JBC meeting took place in Phnom Penh on June 14, but no significant progress was made. Following recent clashes, Thai military armored vehicles have been deployed on roads in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province, signaling heightened tensions.
