Bangkok Post
The next government will decide whether or not Thailand should rejoin the World Heritage Convention, caretaker Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Thailand announced its withdrawal from the WHC on Sunday night.
Mr Abhisit said he had received a letter from Unesco director-general Irina Bokova, who informed him that the World Heritage Convention had not considered Cambodia’s proposed management plan for the Preah Vihear temple.
She hoped Thailand would reconsider its decision.
Mr Abhisit said since the matter will have legal implications, it would be better if it were decided by the next government.
Thailand’s withdrawal from the World Heritage Convention would not have any affect on historical sites and national parks which had earlier been listed as world heritage sites, he said.
Mr Abhisit said he held no grudge against Hun Sen for claiming victory in the WHC forum, saying the Cambodian prime minister might have felt a loss of face.
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