With the overeaction against Cambodia, the Thai government has decided to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 2001 with Cambodia on Cambodia-Thailand Agreement for common exploitation of hydrocarbons.
Practically, I would like to express my great pleasure upon hearing this and warmly welcome this decision of the Thai government. Why?
Because if this 2001-MOU is determinated, Cambodia will have the full rights to apply the Siamese-French treaties 1907 without obstruction. On the other hand, if the 2001-MON is still active and recognized, most of the Cambodian benefits will be lost to that of Thailand as stated by the Cambodia’s Border Committee (CBC) as follows: (more…)
