Comments on: Thailand/Cambodia: Conflict over Preah Vihear Temple (Part II)

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Hey, SWEETLY,

I am a Thai citizen and I do not know where you are from, but from what you were saying, it affects our whole nation. If you want to correct or criticize someone then please, just talk about THAT person only and not our country. You would not be satisfied either if I talk sh*t about your country, would you? I do not know whether you are Cambodian, but it would be really nice if you respect other nationalities too :)

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Global Voices Online » Thailand-Cambodia word war continues — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:50:50 +0000

[...] accuses Thailand of provoking a war when the latter sent troops in the disputed Preah Vihear territory last year. Thailand accuses Cambodia of interfering on its internal affairs when [...]

By: Jew

Jew — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:38:29 +0000

there is no problem if cambodian government stops to create new problems, we the thai and cambodian are the relatives please be in peaceful. Preah Vihear is not a problem per se but bad people who create problems are problems.

Jew

By: ทำบุญวันเกิด

ทำบุญวันเกิด — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:19:58 +0000

I thinks It’s my i dea. this temple is thai properties. I was born in surin province. i already known.

By: Sweetly

Sweetly — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:19:23 +0000

Nice history from the Thailand contributor. But I think you did not get the moral of the story correctly. Let me help you then.

1- King Naresuan is a great king, because he conquered, I mean invaded, the region. This indicates clear the love and compassion of this great King to the people.

2- Without Thailand’s help, sorry I mean invasion, Cambodia and Laos would be nothing. We should be grateful right?

3- I can see that now Thailand really helps Cambodia to register Preah Vihear for UNESCO. It helps to clear the sorounded territory by burning down Cambodia’s village and market with Bombsssss.

To sum up, you should continue to be proud of this great Thailand. And if you do you will make sure that your Thai blood and spirit will continue to contribute peace, love and compassion among the region.

Of course you have a typical Thai blood and mindset. That is why you call your self Thai. People in this region could never ever do like you, because in our own natures we are simply incapable of building greeds and pride like you creatures. You are absolutely outstanding and will of course forever stand there alone. Maybe to learn to be like you, we have to practice our buddism better, because at the moment we are not that good like you. You Thai, who is good at fake smiling and tricky words. keep up the good talents my friend.

By: Neak

Neak — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:47:03 +0000

I am not specialist on this but as we look back to the past history until now we are able to see clearly who is….? Why Thailand have many trouble with neighbor country and why other no?

By: Thailand

Thailand — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:54:20 +0000

History:

Thailand defeated the Khmer Empire.

King Naresuan conquers Cambodia,
At the height of her empire, Siam controlled Cambodia, Laos, Shan States (Mynmar), half of Malaysian mainland including current location of KL.

By 1907, France and England have siezed Thai territories outside current Thaialnd.

1941: thailand invades Cambodian/Laos to retake lost territory, the following, Franco Thai war ensues, Thai army victorious.

After WWII France threatens to VETO thailand from the UN (bastards) unless it gives back “French Colonial Territory”, if this had not happened Vietnam war may never have happened.

France loses control of these countries, communist take over.

Today, these counries are deeply in poverty, with an eocnomy 27 times larger than that of Cambodia and over 30 times larger than Laos, Thailand continues to help Cambodia and Laos. Cambodia should be greatful, without Thailand Cambodia would be nothing.

By: neak

neak — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:59:10 +0000

I dont know how to say with the bad nation like Thai.We have known already, Thai is not only want belonging to Preah Vihea but also Angkor Wat that all people over the world have known that it was built since Thaland not yet born. Hahahahahahahaha so you all able to decide by yourself.

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Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:13:25 +0000

[...] recounts the way in which the Thai forced him to go back to Cambodia at Preah Vihear, the site of the current border dispute between the two countries. The Cambodian side of the border was studded with land mines. Listen [...]

By: apsara

apsara — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:15:28 +0000

What languages are written on prasats that scattered all over Southeast Asia? Were they written in Pali, Sanskrit, Khmer or Thai? Obviously Thai did not exist then. Why do the Thais claim a temple that has khmer’s ancient scriptures on?

By: westerner

westerner — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:50:25 +0000

I read a lot of books on history.I know a bit about the history of Cambodia and Thailand.They have very similar culture.All I can say about this Subject who own the ancient Temple.Go to the Library or go online and read for yourself and see.When your reading it,understand the facts first then you can judge for yourself.

By: Conflict over Preah Vihear Temple (Part II) - Times Topics Blog - NYTimes.com

Conflict over Preah Vihear Temple (Part II) - Times Topics Blog - NYTimes.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:39:31 +0000

[...] Who owns the historic Preah Vihear Temple – Cambodia or Thailand? Both countries are asserting ownership rights over the temple which led to a border clash last week. Several soldiers were killed and wounded during the fighting. Both countries have since then agreed to talk. But the problem is far from resolved. [link] [...]

By: Adisak

Adisak — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:40:02 +0000

It is true that Thailand has created a lot of troubles to its neighbor countries. It is also known that Thailand has invested a good amount of fund to its education system which is very good. But to inject poison such as modified history for Thai innocent younger generation is a very dangerous game. I agree that different Thais speak different stories even at its government level, which makes Thai people to get confused. The current tension between Cambodia and Thailand about Preah Vihear temple has led some Thai people to turn their back to their Cambodian friends because of the falls information that is broadcasted by the Thai government. Is that healthy? Do the Thais want its young generation to be equipped with wrong stories and anger rather than knowing where originally they came from?

By: Sweetly

Sweetly — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:09:46 +0000

It is known that Thailand has a lot of trouble with its neighbours or OTHERWISE. It means that Thailand has been invaded or OTHERWISE. This thing shurely does not end with just Cambodia. The ASEAN or International Community shall see the issue in a broader perspective. If one could look into the historical and political roots of the conflict, one shall be able to get to know Thailand better and better. Because to get to know this country is not as easy as listening to what it has to say. Especially now when different Thais speak different languages.