Bangkok: At the RBC meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, the First Army Region agreed on 13 GBC ceasefire agreements. Cambodia accepted three proposals to clear mines, suppress scammers, and establish a joint coordination unit. However, it did not agree to resolve the issues under MOU 43, stating that they were not within the RBC's authority and instead referred the matter to the JBC.
According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Amorn Bunsuya, Commander of the First Army Region, led a press conference summarizing the results of the meeting of the Thai-Cambodian Regional Border Committee (RBC) at the commander level on the side of the First Army Region. Both sides agreed to accept the 13 ceasefire agreements from the previous GBC meeting.
In addition, the meeting approved three additional issues, in addition to the four proposed by Thailand:
Both sides agreed to jointly implement humanitarian mine clearance cooperation, with consideration to discussing it at the next GBC meeting.
Both sides agreed to cooperate and coordinate in tackling transnational crimes, particularly call center gangs, by using the Cambodian Ministry of Interior forum to discuss with relevant Thai agencies. They also agreed to propose joint discussions at the next GBC.
Both sides agreed to establish a mechanism for problem solving, with the establishment of a Coordination Group (CG) and a local border committee to serve as a mechanism to support the RBC team in resolving local issues.
Regarding the resolution of the violation of MOU43, the Cambodian side requested the use of other mechanisms for discussion, as it was not within the authority of RBC. The Thai side confirmed that it was presented to the Cambodian side to be aware that it was an important area and had clearly stated the Thai side's intention to resolve the problem.
The Commander of Army Region 1 reiterated that Cambodia has requested to use the JBC mechanism, or the Joint Thai-Cambodian Boundary Commission, instead. However, this matter must be submitted through the GBC mechanism.