Saturday, 5 July 2008

Noppadon testifies about Preah Vihear

The Bangkok Post

(BangkokPost.com) - Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama appeared at the Constitution Court on Friday morning to testify about the joint communique on the proposed listing of the Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage site.

Mr Noppadon, who signed the joint communique on behalf of the Thai government, said he is confident he can explain to the court about the matter.

Officials from related agencies also appeared at the court to testify.

Mr Noppadon is flying to Quebec on Saturday to withdraw Thailand's support for Cambodia when the World Heritage Committee considers 47 sites proposed for World Heritage status during a nine-day meeting starting Wednesday and ending July 10.

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