Bangkok: The upcoming meeting of the Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC) has been set to allow observers only from Malaysia, China, and the United States on August 7.
According to Thai News Agency, government spokesman Mr. Jirayu Huangsap revealed details about the meeting, emphasizing that it is a bilateral military mechanism at the Minister of Defense level. Scheduled to take place from August 4 to 6, 2025, the meeting will see the participation of secretariats from both countries without any international observers. The Thai delegation will consist of officials from various departments, including the Director-General of Military Border Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, the National Security Council, and the Ministry of Defense, among others.
Mr. Jirayu noted that General Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, and his delegation would attend the meeting following the conclusion of the secretariat discussions on August 7. He clarified that while no observers would be present during the secretariat meetings from August 4 to 6, representatives from Malaysia, China, and the United States would be allowed to observe the proceedings on August 7 as per the agreement. The results of these discussions between Thailand and Cambodia will be shared subsequently.