Thailand has discussed the boundary demarcation issue with Myanmar several times since the World Heritage Committee meeting at Istanbul in July, said Thanya Netithammakul, National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department director-general. “We are considering scaling down the proposed area for the world heritage site at Kaeng Krachan, if we still cannot settle the boundary demarcation agreement with Myanmar. This is to avoid delay of world heritage site consideration and difficulties settling border problems,” Thanya said. The Tenasserim area where the Kaeng Krachan Park is located in Phetchaburi province, which is mostly forested and inhabited by ethnic Karen communities, is one such area where disagreements remain. A resolution on the border demarcation is a long-term issue because it requires bilateral meetings between the two countries, Thanya said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 27, 2016 18:00 UTC