Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) Judgment of 11 November 2013

On 11 November 2013, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its judgment in response to Cambodia's request for interpretation of the 1962 ruling concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear. The ICJ clarified that the 1962 judgment definitively established the sovereignty of the temple and its surrounding area as belonging to Cambodia, resolving a long-standing territorial dispute with Thailand. This decision reaffirmed Cambodia's control over the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is renowned for its ancient Khmer architecture and strategic significance along the Dvaravati-Khmer border. The ICJ's interpretation underscored the finality of international legal determinations in disputes involving cultural heritage, providing a precedent for future cases.

(Ed.). (2018). Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand) (Cambodia v. Thailand) Judgment of 11 November 2013. Summaries of Judgments, Advisory Opinions and Orders of the International Court of Justice 2013-2017, 36–43. https://doi.org/10.18356/9789210474573c009