Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended an invitation to ambassadors and representatives from numerous countries to Thailand for a comprehensive briefing on the ongoing situation at the Thai-Cambodian border. The ministry emphasized that the circumstances align with international principles. Cambodia, in response, dispatched a deputy ambassador to participate in the briefing.
According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the session to inform diplomats and representatives residing in Thailand about the current dynamics at the Thai-Cambodian border. This initiative, which attracted significant interest from the diplomatic community, aimed to foster a clearer understanding of the situation. The meeting saw participation from 80 registrants representing 40 embassies. Among them were 11 ambassador-level delegates from countries including Finland, India, Mexico, Guatemala, Maldives, Timor-Leste, Myanmar, Peru, and Egypt.
The gathering also included deputy ambassadors from Austria, Nepal, Pakistan, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Chile, Norway, Argentina, and Cambodia, along with other representatives. The presentation was led by Ekkasiri Pindaruji, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and included contributions from Mr. Prasarn Prasarnvinitchai, a former Ambassador to Phnom Penh and member of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC); Mr. Benjamin Sukanjanatti, Director-General of the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs; and Mr. Piyaphak Sricharoen, Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs. The briefing highlighted the outcomes of the recent JBC meeting.
Ekkasiri outlined Thailand's commitment to resolving border issues with Cambodia through peaceful and cooperative discussions grounded in international law. She emphasized that both nations' leaders have been actively engaged in dialogue, adjusting military deployments to minimize tensions while maintaining sovereignty. Ekkasiri assured that future bilateral discussions would continue within the JBC framework, which Thailand regards as the most effective approach to easing tensions. The recent JBC meeting in Phnom Penh yielded substantial progress and technical advancements between the two countries. Thailand is set to host the next JBC meeting in September. In light of the ongoing situation, Ekkasiri urged both sides to exercise caution in expressing provocative opinions, especially on social media, to prevent misinformation and complications that could hinder peaceful resolutions.