Thailand Rejects Google’s Claim on Disputed Surin Temple Ruins

Thailand Rejects Google’s Claim on Disputed Surin Temple Ruins

Source: Google Maps In a bold move, the Thai Army has firmly rejected Google’s decision to mark the contested Ta Muean Thom temple ruins in Surin as part of Cambodia. Major General Winthai Suvaree stated on Wednesday that Google Earth's markings hold no legal weight, emphasising Thailand's historical claim to the site. The Royal Thai Army (RTA) insists that geographical evidence and historical administration by Thailand strongly demo…

Google doesn’t decide who owns disputed ruins in Surin: Thai Army

A Thai army spokesman on Wednesday reasserted Thailand’s historical claim to sovereignty over the disputed Ta Muean Thom temple ruins in Surin, on the border with Cambodia. Thailand tightens border controls with Cambodia Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree said the Royal Thai Army (RTA) had no legal obligation to go along with Google’s decision to mark […] Source

Cambodia shifting temple marker on Google Maps has no legal impact: Army - Thai Newsroom

WHILE Cambodia has moved the location pin of one of three border temples to their territory on Google Maps this does not have any legal impact both domestically and internationally, the Thai army explained today (July 2), according to Amarin TV. Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, the army spokesman, said there is concern that Cambodia […] The post Cambodia shifting temple marker on Google Maps has no legal impact: Army appeared first on Thai Newsroom.