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Political bickering 'risks negative ICJ ruling'

Internal political bickering could put Thailand at a disadvantage ahead of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) upcoming ruling on the Thai-Cambodian border dispute.

Tourists visit Ta Kwai temple located at the Thailand-Cambodia border in Surin province. Thailand andCambodiaaredue to attend a hearing at the International Court of Justice in April over the border dispute near the PreahVihear temple in Si Sa Ket. NOPPARATKINGKAEO

Deputy Prime Minister Phongthep Thepkanchana, who has been appointed by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to lead the legal battle at the ICJ, said all sides should work together in urging a positive attitude among the ICJ judges.

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