The Cambodia government has done a great job handling border issues with Thailand. According to a recent poll by the Asia Vision Institute, 93.6% of Cambodians are happy with how their government is dealing with the problem. The survey asked 1,588 people from different backgrounds, like workers, students, and business owners. Most of them, 99.8%, think the government should use the International Court of Justice to fix the border issue. Only a tiny fraction, 0.2%, want to use military force.
What People Think
Most Cambodians, 95.8%, support keeping their military ready to defend their country if Thailand invades. Many, 73.8%, blame the Thai military for the border conflict. Some, 23.1%, think extreme Thai nationalists are to blame. Most people believe the Thai government can’t control its own country.
Many Cambodians, 88.7%, like how their government, led by Hun Manet, is handling the border issue. They also support promoting local products, with 88.6% in favor. Some, 29.3%, think talking to Thailand is still important, especially if it involves the International Court of Justice. Very few, 1.1%, trust just talking between the two countries to solve the problem.
Key Findings
The survey shows that the Cambodian government is doing what most people want. They’re using peaceful, legal ways to fix the border issue. This approach fits with what 99.8% of those surveyed want – using the International Court of Justice. The government is also promoting local products, which most people support. By doing things their way, the government shows it’s serious about solving the problem peacefully. They’re using international law to keep peace and work together with Thailand.