Thailand Briefs Diplomats on Border Tensions

BANGKOK, Aug 4 (TNA) – Thailand’s Foreign Ministry today briefed foreign diplomats and international organizations on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, aiming to counter what it called “distorted information” from Phnom Penh.

Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa chaired the briefing, outlining Thailand’s stance. He addressed the July 28 ceasefire talks in Malaysia, protesting Cambodia’s alleged humanitarian law violations and use of violence, including indiscriminate targeting of civilians and anti-personnel landmines. Maris emphasized Thailand’s strict adherence to the agreement and urged Cambodia to follow suit.

He also highlighted the upcoming August 4-7 General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, a crucial de-escalation mechanism. Maris reiterated Thailand’s commitment to peaceful, bilateral resolution, stating it does not recognize the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction and consistently upholds peace, the ASEAN Charter, and the UN Charter.

Thailand called on Cambodia to engage in sincere, peaceful negotiations and to stop “distorted information attacks,” stressing that Thailand did not initiate the conflict.

The briefing saw attendance from 121 representatives across 74 countries and 16 international organizations. -819 (TNA)