Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has released images depicting Thai soldiers addressing the situation following negotiations with the Cambodian military. The discussions, which took place with the Suranaree Task Force, resulted in an agreement to adjust military deployments to minimize confrontation and restore the Kulet area to its previous state. This development comes ahead of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) meeting scheduled for June 14.
According to Thai News Agency, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, disclosed that the negotiations were initiated by the Cambodian side, led by Maj. Gen. Sray Duk, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and Commander of the 3rd Support Division. The Thai delegation was headed by Maj. Gen. Sompop Pharawet, Commander of the Suranaree Forces, along with Maj. Gen. Nat Sri-in, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Army. The discussions focused on addressing issues of territorial encroachment in the Chong Bok area.
From the preliminary talks, both parties reached a consensus on several key points. It was agreed that military deployments would revert to their original positions by 2024 to reduce the likelihood of confrontations. Additionally, the contact ditch, or Kulet, would be restored to its original condition. These measures aim to create a favorable environment for the upcoming JBC meeting on June 14, 2025, which will focus on sustainable border management strategies.
The agreement also includes the use of the local border committee as a platform for ongoing discussions to address local issues in the future. This collaborative approach is intended to ensure continuous dialogue and problem-solving at the local level.