Viewpoint: Thailand's Invasion of Cambodia and Violations of International Laws?
Thailand's Invasion of Cambodia: Violations of International Laws? Cambodia and Thailand flags by Depositphotos through the Diplomat Cambodia and Thailand share a long border of approximately 885 km according to Sovereign Limits . Cambodia is a main country and a golden state in Southeast Asia, while Thailand is also based in Southeast Asia. Both countries are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations. These two nations are a potential block for the power countries such as China and the U.S.; even in the past, France and England influenced these countries. Along the country's border, in the past century, the Siamese often invaded Cambodia’s territory. Since French colonization, they have made a treaty between France and Siam on 23 March 1907. The French urged the Siamese to return Battambang and Angkor to Cambodia because the territory belonged to the ancient Khmer Empire. However, the Siam are not happy with this decision, even thoug...
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