Since it began in 2008, the dispute over the temple of Preah Vihear and its adjacent area has envenomed Thai-Cambodian relations. Puangthong R. Pawakapan argues that initially Thai-Cambodian cooperation on the temple had begun within the framework of Thailand’s strategy to become a regional economic centre and leader. It was the first time in Southeast Asia that two formerly antagonistic states were employing cultural methods to settle a territorial dispute and turned it into a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. But the ultra-nationalist movement derailed this essay in cooperation. Instead, the temple became a symbol of hatred between the two countries. The ultra-nationalists’ success has to be attributed to the support it enjoyed from various civic groups and institutions. Refer to this link for list of supported app: Click here! Buy by Chapter (individual chapters fulfilled in digital format) Preliminary pages 1. Introduction 2. The Post-Cold War Regional Integration 3. Thai-Cambodian Cooperation on the Preah Vihear Temple 4. Uncivil Society in Polarized Politics 5. Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author Subjects:Education Organizations & InstitutionNumber of Pages: 125Imprint: Institute of Southeast Asian StudiesPublication Date: 41505Format: PB
