Unless you're a news junkie, you probably don't know about a troop buildup that is happening between the Cambodian and Thai authorities at a disputed temple site. Here's a link to a good BBC summary:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7509412.stm
I had the pleasure of visiting this site last year. It's quite a nasty trip to get there, over bumpy and bad roads for most of an entire day, one way. However, it's a majestic place situated on the edge of a mountain.
Since it gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the last 10 days, it has been a reason for lots of local people to celebrate. Many hangovers, but still lots of smiles. It's a point of national pride.
Word on the street here is that both countries are going to try to find a peaceful solution very soon. I asked around to see if anyone knows people that work in the Army, and some do. Apparently these countries haven't been too fond of each other for many generations, but times are changing. We'll see if I can get the inside scoop.
Also, it's election time. That will complicate things somewhat, but I'm not sure how yet. I'll let you know.
FYI - My weekend excursion this year isn't going to be anywhere near the north where the trouble is.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7509412.stm
I had the pleasure of visiting this site last year. It's quite a nasty trip to get there, over bumpy and bad roads for most of an entire day, one way. However, it's a majestic place situated on the edge of a mountain.
Since it gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the last 10 days, it has been a reason for lots of local people to celebrate. Many hangovers, but still lots of smiles. It's a point of national pride.
Word on the street here is that both countries are going to try to find a peaceful solution very soon. I asked around to see if anyone knows people that work in the Army, and some do. Apparently these countries haven't been too fond of each other for many generations, but times are changing. We'll see if I can get the inside scoop.
Also, it's election time. That will complicate things somewhat, but I'm not sure how yet. I'll let you know.
FYI - My weekend excursion this year isn't going to be anywhere near the north where the trouble is.
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