Bangkok: This afternoon, Thailand is poised to submit evidence to sue Anwar, the United States, and China for allegedly violating the ceasefire agreement in Cambodia. A government spokesman disclosed that these nations, acting as observers, have been implicated in the breach of the ceasefire declaration by Cambodia since midnight.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, elaborated on the developments along the Thai-Cambodian border. He revealed that reports of ceasefire violations have been received since midnight on July 28. The delay in taking action, which extended until 10:00 AM on July 29, was attributed to a comprehensive review by the First and Second Army Areas to assess the locations and evidence of the ceasefire breaches. Consequently, a meeting involving the First Army Area, Second Army Area, and the Royal Thai Navy, originally set for 10:00 AM, was postponed.
In light of these developments, the previously scheduled talks with Cambodia’s 4th and 5th Army Regions have been delayed. The Thai Cabinet emphasized the Army’s commitment to defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring a continued military presence until normalcy is restored to safeguard the border populace.
The National Security Council and the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration Center (TCSA) commenced their meetings at 9:30 AM, focusing on operational progress. The Thai government plans to present a document and evidence outlining the ceasefire violations to the observers, namely China, the United States, and ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim, later today.
Despite Cambodian media reports declaring a ceasefire, Thailand remains steadfast in its military posture. Mr. Jirayu reiterated the Cabinet’s stance on four key points: unwavering support for the Democratic Forces and national territorial integrity, recalling the Thai ambassador while addressing the repatriation of the Cambodian ambassador, expediting assistance for affected border residents, and ensuring a thorough area inspection by the Army Operations Center (AOC) before any evacuation.
Mr. Jirayuth highlighted Thailand’s gentlemanly conduct in military operations, stressing that the military refrains from interfering in civilian affairs. He noted the ongoing global perception of abuse despite their efforts to uphold peace, as reaffirmed during negotiations in Malaysia facilitated by Mr. Anwar. The government has committed to hourly press conferences to keep the public informed about the situation.
Additionally, Mr. Jirayu addressed a surge in cyberattacks, exceeding 500 million incidents in recent days. These attacks, involving avatars and IO tactics linked to call center gangs, aim to sow discord among Thais. He urged the public to counter such IO attacks, contributing to the resolution of these cyber threats.