Bangkok: An Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs has raised concerns over a live broadcast by a Cambodian leader, claiming it interferes with Thailand’s internal affairs. The broadcast, which has been labeled a violation of ASEAN-international principles, has sparked calls for the global community to address questions emerging from the ‘scam center’ allegations. Speculation suggests that certain political parties might be worried about the implications.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rasm Chaleechan, who serves as the Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed the incident where the former Cambodian leader live-streamed criticism against the Thai government. He asserted that both the recent and past statements from the Cambodian leader represented clear interventions in Thailand’s sovereign affairs. Mr. Chaleechan emphasized that these actions not only attack the stability of the Thai government but also aim to instigate regime change, contravening international law and ASEAN principles.
The Assistant Minister further highlighted Cambodia’s reputation as a ‘centre of major illegal crime’ in the region, a status supported by information from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Amnesty International, international news outlets, and allied superpowers. Should Cambodia dispute these claims, Mr. Chaleechan suggested it should address the relevant agencies and nations directly, rather than involving Thailand.
Mr. Rasm also commented on the accusations from Cambodia, expressing confidence that the international community and individuals with general knowledge can independently discern the truth. He opined that the Cambodian leader’s statements lacked substantial content worthy of a detailed response.
“It’s unbelievable that a foreign leader would feel so hurt on their behalf that they would go so far as to explain and defend a political party of another country. I would like to note that there are some common political interests,” Mr. Rasm remarked, hinting at possible shared political motivations behind the Cambodian leader’s actions.