Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to deploy military attach© assistants to the site of the recent border clash between Thailand and Cambodia. This move is set to take place tomorrow, marking a proactive step in addressing the ongoing tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border. Concurrently, the Malaysian Army Commander is scheduled to meet with the First and Second Army Region Commanders to assess the current situation and explore potential solutions.
According to Thai News Agency, Nikorndej Plangkura, Director-General of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the new US Ambassador to Thailand had issued a warning during US Senate confirmation hearings. The ambassador stated that a conflict with neighboring Cambodia could compromise the Thai-US alliance. Although Cambodia has circulated this statement as an aggressive stance against Thailand, the Thai side maintains that it was merely a cautionary note. The Thai Ministry of Defense is coordinating with various government agencies to send military attach©s and media personnel to the Thai area by this Friday. This initiative aims to provide firsthand insight into the facts and areas affected by recent civilian attacks.
General Dato’ Mohamad Nizam Jaffar, Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces, engaged in discussions with the First and Second Army Region Commanders during his visit on July 29 and 30, 2025. The meetings, held at the 21st Air Force Base in Ubon Ratchathani Province, focused on the Thai-Cambodian border situation and possible resolutions. Thai commanders highlighted the underlying causes of the conflict, including differing interpretations of the border map. They emphasized Thailand’s commitment to peaceful solutions and its intention to protest any violations of the Memorandum of Understanding. Meanwhile, Cambodia has reportedly violated the Ottawa Convention by deploying troops and laying mines in the disputed area around Ta Muen Thom temple, leading to clashes.
The Malaysian Commander-in-Chief expressed understanding regarding the provocations faced by Thailand and recommended utilizing coordination mechanisms through the Thai-Malaysian Military Attach© or an established committee to alleviate tensions. He also proposed that Malaysia serve as a mediator to promote peace and stability in the region. Suggestions included forming a Foreign Military Attach© Team (DA TEAM) and an ASEAN Monitoring Team to oversee the ceasefire. The Malaysian Commander-in-Chief outlined three key points: an immediate ceasefire, a ban on troop escalation, and a focus on medical assistance.
Lieutenant General Amrit Bunsuya, Commander of the First Army Region, assured that Thailand is adhering strictly to the ceasefire agreement and expressed support for the proposed observer teams.