Bangkok: The NBTC has expressed confidence that the Thailand team is actively engaging with the international community to address ongoing issues at the Thai-Cambodian border. The CCSA has urged the public to trust in Team Thailand’s efforts to communicate with international counterparts, emphasizing Thailand’s dedication to resolving disputes through bilateral mechanisms and maintaining a firm commitment to the ceasefire agreement.
According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Maratee Nalita Andamo, announced the outcomes of a recent meeting at the Special Operations Center for the Administration of the Situation on the Thai-Cambodian Border (SOC) for Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Mr. Marist Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, briefed Thai ambassadors and consuls-general worldwide on recent developments. The objective was to ensure consistent communication regarding Thailand’s stance on protecting its interests and to clarify any misunderstandings about the Interim Observer Team, which is yet to be fully established.
Ms. Maratee further highlighted Mr. Maris’s call for the international community to recognize Thailand’s commitment to negotiations grounded in facts, international law, and sincerity. She stressed the importance of preserving national sovereignty and urged embassies to communicate these facts effectively to host countries and media. The goal is to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the situation and to monitor international perceptions of Thailand closely.
Reassuring the Thai population, Ms. Maratee affirmed that all involved teams are working cohesively to maintain open communication with the international community. She emphasized Thailand’s commitment to peaceful resolutions and adherence to the ceasefire agreement with integrity. Ms. Maratee clarified that the border situation concerns the governments of Thailand and Cambodia and not their people, urging the public to foster a positive environment conducive to peaceful resolutions.
In related updates, Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced the appointment of Ms. Panadda Wongphudee as the volunteer CCSA spokesperson. Her role is to disseminate accurate information online, countering misinformation. The primary mission remains ensuring the safety of citizens and facilitating their safe return to confirmed safe areas. The Ministry of Interior is coordinating with military units to assess these areas.
Over 22,600 officials from the Ministry of Interior continue to operate in the region. Emergency relief zones have been established in seven provinces, with temporary shelters set up in four. However, there are still BM-21 rockets in the area, and security forces are actively working to remove these to ensure the safety of returning residents.