Bangkok: The Thai government is advancing efforts in all areas to foster understanding among the international community. The government thanks all diplomatic missions and representatives from all organizations and international organizations that visited the Thai-Cambodian border area, emphasizing Thailand's openness and transparency, and is ready to invite international organizations to join in the investigation.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, and the Thai-Cambodian Situation Administration Committee (TCAS) revealed that yesterday, the government successfully led a delegation of diplomats from ASEAN member states, states party to the Ottawa Convention, and representatives on demining to Si Sa Ket Province. The delegation observed the facts in areas affected by recently planted anti-personnel mines by Cambodia and spoke with affected residents. The delegation and representatives are expected to report the information to their respective governments and convey the truth to the public.
From August 11-14, the Royal Thai Government, through the Royal Thai Army, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Interior, facilitated the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)'s field visit to assess the impact of the conflict on civilians along the Thai-Cambodian border. Provincial government agencies provided information and coordination, as well as facilitated interviews with affected residents in Phanom Dong Rak and Kap Choeng Districts in Surin Province, Kantharalak District in Sisaket Province, and Nam Yuen District in Ubon Ratchathani Province. This reflects Thailand's commitment to cooperation with the ICRC in advancing international humanitarian mechanisms. All parties agreed that strict adherence to international standards should be implemented to protect and alleviate suffering among affected populations.
The ICRC's operations adhere to international principles and adhere to impartiality. It does not judge the "right or wrong" of the conflicting parties, but emphasizes humanitarian action. It gathers on-the-ground information and conducts private interviews with those who witnessed the incident to gather facts, in accordance with the 1949 Geneva Conventions on the Protection and Relief of the Wounded, the Injured, the Sick, Medical Personnel, the Public Health Service, and Religious Leaders. This information is then reported directly to the heads of government agencies in both countries, ensuring their acknowledgment of the facts. The ICRC maintains a consistent international standard process.
Mr. Jirayu also revealed that, from August 18-20, 2025, the Royal Thai Army will also deploy a temporary observer team (the Interim Observer Team (IOT) to the Thai-Cambodian border area to learn of facts and actions that violate international law and do not comply with agreements reached at the recent GBC meeting.
"Thailand has invited numerous groups and organizations to visit the area to conduct fact-finding visits, demonstrating to the international community that Thailand's sincerity in humanitarian work and its strict adherence to international obligations are evident. We are committed to continuing to invite international organizations to participate in fact-finding visits to build confidence in the international community that Thailand is ready to work with all parties to protect the rights and human dignity of all citizens," said Mr. Jirayu.