(16/04/2013)
The Thai Ambassador to The Hague, Mr. Virachai Plasai, is scheduled to
lead a team in giving the first round of oral arguments to the
International Court of Justice on Wednesday, 17 April 2013, concerning
Cambodia’s request for the court’s interpretation of the term “vicinity”
of the temple of Preah Vihear (Phra Viharn).
Cambodia opened its case in the court on 15 April, with its Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hor Namhong, as the representative, together with foreign legal advisors.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mr. Surapong Tovichakchaikul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister, Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana, and Minister of Defense Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat are among members of the Thai delegation attending the oral hearings.
Mr. Surapong said that there was nothing new in various points presented by Cambodia and that its statement was not beyond expectation. The Thai team is ready to defend Thailand's position concerning the case, and it has prepared all answers to counter.
On 28 April 2011, Cambodia submitted the request for the International Court of Justice’s interpretation of the 1962 ruling concerning a plot of 4.6 sq km of land adjacent to the temple.
In the fitst round of oral arguments, Mr. Hor Namhong stated that Cambodia expected the court to interpret the 1962 ruling, which said that the temple of Preah Vihear is on Cambodian soil.
Cambodia will present the second round of arguments on Thursday, 18 April, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thailand’s second round of arguments will take place on Friday, 19 April, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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