Regarding Thailand’s Acts of Aggression Against Cambodia’s Sovereign Territory August 27, 2026
Regarding Thailand’s Acts of Aggression Against Cambodia’s Sovereign Territory August 27, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Thailand’s Acts of Aggression Against Cambodia’s Sovereign Territory
August 27, 2026
Q1: Can the recent actions of the Thai Prime Minister in the An Seh area be considered normal activities that do not affect border issues?
A: The recent actions of the Thai Prime Minister in the An Seh area cannot be considered normal activities, as the An Seh area lies within Cambodian territory. The Prime Minister’s visit to meet and inspect troops there could escalate tensions and undermine the conditions necessary for a peaceful resolution of the issue. In particular, if Thailand claims to desire peace and to avoid provocative actions, visits to disputed areas should be carefully considered before being undertaken.
Q2: Is Thailand’s maintenance of forces and aggressive actions in disputed areas consistent with its stated position of resolving border issues through the JBC mechanism?
A: No, it is not. If Thailand genuinely wishes for border issues to be resolved through the JBC mechanism, it must refrain from unilateral actions or measures that could create new facts on the ground in the disputed areas. Maintaining forces and conducting activities there while the issue remains unresolved through the JBC could complicate negotiations and undermine confidence-building between the two parties.
Q3: If Thailand truly wishes to resolve border issues through the JBC mechanism, what steps must it take to demonstrate its willingness and ensure that this mechanism functions effectively?
A: If Thailand truly wishes to resolve border issues through the JBC mechanism, it must demonstrate genuine willingness by refraining from using various pretexts to delay and by promptly participating in JBC meetings. To date, JBC meetings remain deadlocked due to the Thai side’s refusal to cooperate, despite Cambodia having made numerous requests for meetings. At the same time, Thailand should cooperate in reviewing maps, evidence and treaties, as well as in conducting joint border surveys, while refraining from unilateral actions in disputed areas.
