Editorial
Cambodians Requests for Correct Historical Reflection from Thais
Present day Thailand is the former part of Khmer Empire who ruled not only parts of current Thailand but also Southern today Vietnam and Laotian. Foreign historical researchers shown various evidence through the existing incriptions found in Say Fong, Southern Vietnam, Wat Phu in Laos, and Phimai temple in Thailand.
When Khmer Empire experienced its decline while a new emerging Sokhathai, Thailand state became gradually an Empire in the region. Siamese state came to existence in 13rd century right after Preah Vihear temple. Siamese began attacking Khmer Empire especially its Angkor capital and took everything there for granted.
According to historians, current Thai educational system showed nothing much on Camobdian side or related history between Thailand and Cambodia. What they aimed at educating their children is the hatred of Khmers. They accussed Khmers of taking their land, an historian said. This is an opposite direction on the history.
Khmer people should then officially request Thai government to change for amend the historical facts like China and Korea did the same way by asking Japanese to fix the false history. We together can submit such a strong claim in one voice. Doing this, we can mitigate the chance of misunderstanding between the twon nations. This will definitely fill in the gap and showing more similiarity of both cultures.
What simple way to do is to show the fact that current Cambodia or Khmer is the former Khmer Empire who shares common cultural aspects with Thailand.
Phnom Penh,
November 25, 2008.
Chea Sophal
Cambodians Requests for Correct Historical Reflection from Thais
Present day Thailand is the former part of Khmer Empire who ruled not only parts of current Thailand but also Southern today Vietnam and Laotian. Foreign historical researchers shown various evidence through the existing incriptions found in Say Fong, Southern Vietnam, Wat Phu in Laos, and Phimai temple in Thailand.
When Khmer Empire experienced its decline while a new emerging Sokhathai, Thailand state became gradually an Empire in the region. Siamese state came to existence in 13rd century right after Preah Vihear temple. Siamese began attacking Khmer Empire especially its Angkor capital and took everything there for granted.
According to historians, current Thai educational system showed nothing much on Camobdian side or related history between Thailand and Cambodia. What they aimed at educating their children is the hatred of Khmers. They accussed Khmers of taking their land, an historian said. This is an opposite direction on the history.
Khmer people should then officially request Thai government to change for amend the historical facts like China and Korea did the same way by asking Japanese to fix the false history. We together can submit such a strong claim in one voice. Doing this, we can mitigate the chance of misunderstanding between the twon nations. This will definitely fill in the gap and showing more similiarity of both cultures.
What simple way to do is to show the fact that current Cambodia or Khmer is the former Khmer Empire who shares common cultural aspects with Thailand.
Phnom Penh,
November 25, 2008.
Chea Sophal
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