[Thai] PAD: Reject ICJ ruling

Mr. Veera and Ms. Ratree escorted by Cambodian prison guards and police to court and jail.

Published: 20th July, 2011
Bangkok Post

The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on Wednesday issued four statements, calling on the government and the military to reject the ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the demilitarisation of the disputed area around Preah Vihear temple issue.
The PAD demanded that the government and the military urgently:
- Issue an announcement that they do not accept the ICJ's ruling,
- Keep troops in the Thai territory (disputed area) and push Cambodians out of it,
- Develop and restore international relations, particularly with member countries of the United Nations Security Council,
- Not to reapply for membership of the World Heritage Convention,
- Revoke the 2000 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on demarcation, and
- Seek the release of Veera Somkwamkid and Ratree Pipatanapaiboon, who are imprisoned in Cambodia for spying and illegal entry.
The ICJ on Monday ordered Thailand and Cambodia to both withdraw troops from the 4.6 square kilometre disputed area, which would be part of a provisional demilitarised zone, and announced provisional measures for the two countries to follow to reduce confrontation and bring about peace.