Overlapping area between Thailand and Cambodia under UNCLOS 1958 and UNCLOS 1982

Abstract

The critical point of maritime boundary solution is the sea area accepted by involved States as the overlapping area. The overlapping area is from different circumstances for median line delineation. Either islands or rocks are different circumstances for median construction. Coastal States cannot extend maritime zones beyond median line stated in both UNCLOS 1958 and UNCLOS 1982 if they have no maritime boundary agreement. The overlapping area is none if the dispute States delineate median line based on same circumstances. The different points of view to select base points such as full effect or partial effect on islands or rocks for constructing median line result different median lines creating overlapping area. Thailand and Cambodia unilateral claim continental shelf which is median line. This research aims at finding the true overlapping area based on UNCLOS 1958 และ UNCLOS 1982. The true overlapping area from the research can be proved, accepted by both sides as equitable solution.