A Legal View of the Case of the Temple Preah Vihear

UNESCO World Heritage Site listings, while intended to promote conservation and sustainable development, can exacerbate existing inequalities. A critical analysis of the Temple of Preah Vihear's nomination process reveals that mass tourism, though economically beneficial, disproportionately advantages certain groups while marginalizing local communities. The study examines the implications of heritage status on Angkor Park's management and Cambodian-Thai relations, questioning whether tourism-driven development truly benefits the poor or deepens disparities.

Mißling, S. A Legal View of the Case of the Temple Preah Vihear. World Heritage Angkor and Beyond, 57–67. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.gup.307