Cambodia has said it will not consider a bilateral solution—something Thailand prefers—and has asked for third-party monitoring.
Cambodia has at least 62 unions that represent many of the nation’s 300,000 factory laborers.
Thai and Cambodian officials have yet to fully agree on an upcoming meeting, which Indonesia wants to host later this month or in April.
The king was sent a letter this week by opposition party lawmakers seeking a reprieve for their leader, Sam Rainy.
Sam Rainsy said recently he will not apologize and that he feels justified in his claims that Cambodia is losing land to Vietnam.
Indonesia has agreed to send 30 observers to the border, with half on each side of the border near Preah Vihear temple.
Japan has been one of Cambodia’s largest donors, giving nearly $2 billion in aid packages since 1992.
Cambodian women face a wide range of obstacles in their educational development.
The two-day meeting, scheduled to begin March 24 in the city of Bogor, follows deadly clashes between the two sides in February.
Cambodian women say the country’s development is jeopardized by its lack of inclusion of women.
Hun Sen on Thursday criticized Thailand for a slow response to the documentation needed for Asean observers at the border.
A border dispute near Preah Vihear temple, a cultural touchstone for many Cambodians, has elicited support for Cambodian soldiers.
Cambodia has more than 3,000 non-governmental organizations, which bolster government functions in a variety of sectors.
Cambodia is hoping that meetings among Asean ministers in Jakarta will bring about a resolution to the border dispute.
Prime Minister Hun Sen said Thursday he wants a ceasefire to be signed at the Asean meeting Tuesday in Jakarta.
The Security Council urged both sides to agree to a permanent ceasefire and encouraged the venue of Asean for mediation.
Much of the national unity has solidified in recent weeks, following heavy border fighting with Thailand between Feb. 4 and Feb. 7.
A spokeswoman for Unesco told VOA Khmer that any visit would have to be done with “full collaboration” from both countries.
Cambodia has more than 100,000 teachers nationwide, but their budgeted salary is only $40 to $60 per month.
The cross-border fight killed at least five people, including one Cambodian and one Thai civilian.
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