Regarding the Thai Side’s Claims Concerning the Cambodia-Thailand Border Issue September 14, 2026

Regarding the Thai Side’s Claims Concerning the Cambodia-Thailand Border Issue September 14, 2026

Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding the Thai Side’s Claims Concerning the Cambodia-Thailand Border Issue
September 14, 2026

Q1: Do Thailand’s statements regarding the use of the JBC mechanism to resolve border issues align with its actual actions along the border?

A: No, they do not. If Thailand genuinely wishes to resolve border issues through the JBC mechanism, it must demonstrate genuine willingness by allowing JBC meetings to be organized promptly and refraining from using various reasons as pretexts for delay. To date, JBC meetings remain deadlocked, despite Cambodia having made numerous requests for meetings.

Q2: Does Thailand’s claim that “the positions where Thailand deployed forces after the ceasefire do not constitute a new border line” align with its current actions on the ground?

A: Thailand consistently claims that these actions do not constitute a new border line, yet Thailand continues to construct various structures and allocate unresolved land to its citizens in those areas. Such actions could create fait accompli and further complicate the resolution of border issues through the JBC mechanism.

Q3: Can peace and stability be restored along the border if the Thai side continues its illegal activities in the border area?

A: Peace and stability along the border cannot be achieved if Thailand continues actions that escalate tensions and erode confidence as it currently does. A return to normalcy must begin with the cessation of actions that could lead to confrontation, respect for mutually agreed commitments, and paving the way for mechanisms agreed upon by both parties to function.