Tita Sanglee, an independent analyst in Thailand, states, "Cambodia's claim was rooted in a different interpretation of the said treaty. It should be noted the 1907 treaty, like other treaties of its time, intended to address land, not maritime, boundaries. This is why the Cambodian interpretation is controversial."
The island's relevance is rising not only because of its natural beauty but also due to its potential oil and gas reserves amid a backdrop of international dispute.
The roots of the row reach back into colonial times, with Cambodia raising claims to the southern part of Koh Kood based on a flawed interpretation of historical treaties.
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