Report Cambodia Urges Investigation into Thai Border Clash

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Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Cambodia has formally requested an investigation into a recent border clash with Thailand, asserting that Thai military action provoked the incident. On 28 May, a confrontation occurred in the contentious boundary area near Chong Bok in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province, resulting in the death of a Cambodian soldier.

 

Through a diplomatic note submitted to the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation accused Thai forces of illegally opening fire on Cambodian troops stationed in Techo Morokot village, situated in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province.

 

The Cambodian Ministry emphasised that their troops have been peacefully positioned in the area long before the 2000 agreement between the two nations on boundary demarcation was signed.

 

Despite this, they reaffirmed their dedication to a peaceful resolution through the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) and the General Border Committee (GBC).

 

Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa mirrored this commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and legal adherence, insisting that Thailand will protect its sovereignty. He convened the Thai JBC to discuss the ongoing border situation.

 

Additionally, Thai Army Spokesman Maj-Gen Winchai Suwaree refuted claims by ex-Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who asserted ownership of the disputed "Emerald Triangle". Maj-Gen Winchai stressed that the JBC is the appropriate body to settle such disputes, urging Cambodia to honour existing bilateral agreements.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-06-04

 

 

[hotchilli]

Who fired first without asking questions?

[watchcat]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Who fired first without asking questions?

 

My guess would be a trigger happy young soldier?

[Bundooman]

4 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

My guess would be a trigger happy young soldier?

"Shun!

All those who did not fire at the Cambodian Forces - take on step forward!

Where the F**k you going Somchai"?