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Memorandum of Understanding between the Kingdom of Thailand and Malaysia on the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf Boundary between the two Countries in the Gulf of Thailand

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Oct 24, 1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-148932)
Place of adoption
Kuala Lumpur
Language
English, Malay, Thai
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Access right Continental shelf International agreement-text Dispute settlement
Abstract

The Agreement indicates points that shall, connected by straight lines, delimit for each country the boundary of the Continental Shelf in parts of the Gulf of Thailand. The co-ordinates of these points are derived from a British Admiralty Chart. The actual location shall be established by defined competent authorities of each country by mutual agreement. The Governments shall continue negotiations to complete delimitation of the Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Thailand. The Remaining provisions concern compliance in each jurisdiction, petroleum or gas exploitation and dispute settlement through negotiation or consultation.

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Countries Entry into force
Malaysia -
Thailand -