more fighting

Over the past few days tensions have again flared in the area of the Preh Vihear temple.

Is it serious? Yes. It's serious for the soldiers and civilians who have lost their lives. Am I in danger? No. The disputed land is over a hundred kilometres from the Poipet border.

Thailand and Cambodia both say they're committed to a peaceful solution. Both sides insist they are the victims of another invasion. Reports from both countries say that the use of force will be "the last option", but claim the right to "defend... sovereign and territorial integrity."

So, both sides are saying, "It's mine." And, "he started it." Which is pretty much the same story for the past decade. What a shame. The big people fight. The little people get killed. And every time thousands of frightened civilians flee...