ABSTRACT This research aims to discuss the role of ASEAN as a regional institution, where this role was implemented in an effort to resolve the conflict that occurred between Thailand and Cambodia in 2008-2011. What is quite unique is that this conflict is basically cultural in nature because it is a dispute over the area around the Preah Vihear Temple which has an area of around 4.6 square km, where the area is the direct border between Thailand and Cambodia. Based on this, a transformation occurred which was initially a cultural problem. However, it later became a conflict on a regional scale, because this conflict had the potential to disrupt stability in the Southeast Asia region. Using a conflict resolution theory approach from Ralf Dahrendolf regarding the methods used to resolve the Preah Vihear Temple dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. ASEAN as a supranational organization at regional level is expected to be able to resolve the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, including involving its member countries as mediators in the conflict. Keywords: ASEAN Role, Preah Vihear Temple, Thailand - Cambodia Conflict, Conflict Resolution
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