Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the office of narcotics control board in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are rising as the crucial court ruling on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra approaches on June 13.

 

The Thai military had proposed closing border crossings due to heightened Cambodian military presence in disputed regions, a move rejected by the Thai government despite public outcry.

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai chose restraint, fearing economic repercussions and advocating peaceful solutions.

 

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has taken an aggressive stance, prepared to escalate the issue to the International Court of Justice.

 

The Royal Thai Army confirmed both nations have agreed to step back, focusing on the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) discussions to resolve the matter diplomatically.

 

These developments unfold amid a sensitive political climate, with Thaksin's impending court case adding complexity and potential for heightened tensions.

 

Both nations are engaging in diplomatic efforts, albeit underlined by underlying personal and political ties involving the Shinawatra and Hun Sen families.

 

As legal proceedings loom, the border dynamics could either stabilise or surge, impacting both domestic politics and regional relations, depending on the outcome and subsequent reactions.

 

The JBC meeting, hosted by Cambodia, is crucial for defusing the situation, as all eyes remain on the potential for diplomatic resolution versus military escalation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-04

 

 

Has this culprit as he is good friends with the Cambodian president this set up to save his ass??? I would not be surprised if so..

The  verdict is in...

Tony served his one hour in Jail and was at deaths door for the other 6 months in the hospital    // CASE CLOSED //

9 hours ago, webfact said:

political ties involving the Shinawatra and Hun Sen families.

Two clans alike... but close the borders... no-way says Paetongtarn

Daddy might need a back door soon.

As June 13th approaches, it's all a ‘game’ between the two best friends! A friend in need is truly a friend indeed. 😬

7 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Has this culprit as he is good friends with the Cambodian president this set up to save his ass??? I would not be surprised if so..

For information,  Cambodia is a monarchy,  no president there...

My theory is, that the entire rattling of the cage, i.e. the incident along the Thai-Cambodian border, is due to Thaksin's stirring up the mud nicely. 

You unite domestically by presenting a foreign enemy. As we know, the present government is losing trust and power very fast lately and the opposition keeps driving in nail after nail into the government's coffin. So to deviate the attention, present a foreign enemy. It was successfully applied back in 2008 already once around Khao Phra Viharn and it will work again this time around.

I've been physically at the Thai-Cambodian border, at ancient border marks and met both Thai and Cambodian soldiers serving the protection of the border. They were more than brotherly, ate meals together etc. as the area is rather lonely and boring. From those encounters I can assure you, that someone gave the order to shoot; those boys along the border had the least reason to shoot anywhere. The fact that a Cambodian soldier (in other media I read about two) got killed would implicate, that it was Thai fire. 

Let's see what else is coming up; the Thai defense minister said earlier on, that he could not guarantee "no military coup" against the "democratically voted" government. Guess what, if the army does not listen to the government (it serves) and its top boss, the defense minister, then you might review their understanding of democracy, government and its divisions as well as what power the defense ministry, i.e. the army actually has. 

Just saying ......... 

1 hour ago, Lalo27 said:

For information,  Cambodia is a monarchy,  no president there...

 

Monarchy in name only, it's an autocracy.

And whatever happened with the Red Bull kid they offered they did that red notice or whatever you call it and nobody’s found them he’s not living anywhere on the planet earth oh wait he’ll probably be back in a few more years once everything has been overturned TIT

14 hours ago, webfact said:

Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border are rising as the crucial court ruling on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra approaches on June 13.

What's the connection?  

17 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

And whatever happened with the Red Bull kid they offered they did that red notice or whatever you call it and nobody’s found them he’s not living anywhere on the planet earth oh wait he’ll probably be back in a few more years once everything has been overturned TIT

There was no Red Notice on him.  You can look Red Notices up.  Nada. 

Close the borders so that he can't flee to Cambodia again? Brilliant!

The sheer mention of his name relating to the upcoming court case and the Cambodian issue by journalists suggests foul player either by the journalist or both. 

15 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Has this culprit as he is good friends with the Cambodian president this set up to save his ass??? I would not be surprised if so..

Both of these Pukkas could do summersaults under a pregnant ant, typical Govt S bags