A monthlong standoff between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be ending as both sides pulled back their troops Saturday from disputed territory around a temple near their shared border...
...On July 15, Thailand sent troops to occupy the Keo Sikha Kiri Svara pagoda -- claimed by Cambodia and near Preah Vihear. Cambodia responded with its own troop deployment.
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...Cambodia uses a French colonial map demarcating the border, which Thailand says favors Cambodia. Thailand relies on a map drawn up later with American technical assistance.
Those darn maps.
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