Report Thailand Ready for Military Action Amidst Cambodia Border Tensions

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In an escalating border dispute with Cambodia, Thailand's military has declared readiness for a "high-level operation" to counter any breach of its sovereignty. This strong stance follows a deadly confrontation last week and highlights growing tensions between the neighbouring countries.

 

On Thursday, the Thai military issued a statement expressing concerns over Cambodia's increased military preparedness at the border, despite ongoing diplomatic dialogues. This assertion contrasts sharply with an earlier government statement calling for peaceful engagement through existing diplomatic channels.

 

"The army is prepared for a high-level military operation if necessary to respond to any sovereignty violations," the statement ahead of a high-command meeting on Friday reads. The Thai military emphasised that its border operations have been conducted with care and deliberation to prevent casualties while ensuring readiness to protect national sovereignty.

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra corroborated the military's readiness to defend the country, following a National Security Council meeting on the issue. The armed forces chief voiced support for the government's peaceful resolution efforts, highlighting a delicate balance between military readiness and diplomatic dialogue.

 

The border dispute has historical roots and is further complicated by overlapping territorial claims. Last week's skirmish in an undemarcated area left a Cambodian soldier dead, intensifying nationalist sentiments. Despite this, Thailand and Cambodia maintain historically friendly ties, attributed to the relationship between their influential former leaders, Thaksin Shinawatra and Hun Sen.

 

The issue surfaces at a challenging time for Thailand's Pheu Thai Party-led government, which grapples with economic woes and political pressures. The Shinawatra family's history with the Thai military remains contentious, given the military's past coups against their governmental leadership.

 

The conflict draws parallels to past clashes, notably in 2011 over the Preah Vihear temple, a site of longstanding territorial dispute. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of Cambodia in 2013, mandating that Thailand withdraw troops from disputed areas, a decision Thailand did not recognise concerning the court's jurisdiction.

 

Cambodia remains committed to peace, proposing to resolve disputes through the ICJ, urging Thai cooperation. As tensions simmer, the world watches closely, hoping for a resolution that maintains regional stability.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-06

 

 

[ikke1959]

It is about nothing, it seems that it is a attempt to draw attention to this than to the real problems next week... and Thaksin violating of section 112 verdict. He will be the one that will talk to Hu Sen and be the hero, so he can't and will not prosecuted

[ukrules]

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

It is about nothing, it seems that it is a attempt to draw attention to this than to the real problems next week... and Thaksin violating of section 112 verdict. He will be the one that will talk to Hu Sen and be the hero, so he can't and will not prosecuted

 

Indeed, I was just considering what it is they might be attempting to distract us from

[daveAustin]

High level operation, as opposed to a level one?

Given it’s military prowess, Thailand is very fortunate to not have any playas at its borders, and I’m happy about that.