Solution to Thai-Cambodian Border Crisis "Near"

(28 July 08 - RV) Cambodia and Thailand today resumed talks aimed at ending an armed standoff near a historic Hindu temple over a long-running border dispute.

The row has prompted the southeast Asian neighbors to post several thousand troops near 11th century Preah Vihear temple for nearly two weeks, however officials from both countries are expressing optimism that a solution is near.

Secretary of the Oxford University Asia-Pacific Society Charles Monthienvichienchai told us more about why the flare-up is occurring at this particular time.