Politics Thai Leaders Slammed for Inaction on Cambodian Border Incursion

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Political whistleblower Srisuwan Janya has stirred the pot with a formal complaint to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), demanding an inquiry into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

 

Srisuwan alleges that the two leaders' lack of action allowed Cambodian soldiers to linger on Thai soil for over a week. The incursion, according to Srisuwan, began following a skirmish at Chong Bok pass in Ubon Ratchathani province on May 28th, where one Cambodian soldier reportedly met his fate.

 

In the wake of the military clash, Srisuwan contends that both the Prime Minister and Defence Minister continued their ‘talking game,’ focusing on negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) rather than taking concrete steps to eject the Cambodian forces.

 

These forces are said to have penetrated 200 metres into Thailand and maintained their foothold there despite the diplomatic dialogue. This apparent inactivity, Srisuwan claims, might breach Section 1 of the Constitution and Section 119 of the Criminal Code.

 

As tensions flicker at the border, People’s Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn has weighed in, warning against premature assumptions that these tensions have completely settled.

 

Wiroj does concede that the situation has calmed enough to open a window for negotiations but remains wary of Cambodia's role, citing provocations undermining the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 43.

 

The lingering presence of Cambodian forces has sparked concerns on both sides of the border. With allegations flying, diplomatic relations caught in the fray, and a potential legal battle at the International Court of Justice on the horizon, the ramifications of this cross-border altercation are yet to unfold fully.

 

The call for investigation signals a demand not only for accountability but also for a lasting resolution to the turbulent disputes shadowing the Thai-Cambodian border.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-06-10

 

 

[Watawattana]

I don't like any of this, but I certainly don't like this warmonger advocating military action which would have been inevitable if the PM had taken "concrete steps to eject the Cambodian forces".  Better talk and et resolved than lost potentially many Thai armed force personnel, and the consequential impact on their families.  I'm sure he'd be last in the queue to pay reparations to any of the wounded or dead!

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

In the wake of the military clash, Srisuwan contends that both the Prime Minister and Defence Minister continued their ‘talking game,’ focusing on negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) rather than taking concrete steps to eject the Cambodian forces.

It's called diplomatic negotiations....

[Burma Bill]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

where one Cambodian soldier reportedly met his fate.

 

Yes, he was shot dead by the Thai Military!

[Srikcir]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

a potential legal battle at the International Court of Justice on the horizon, the ramifications of this cross-border altercation are yet to unfold fully.

"potential"?

from "Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand)," 

• The Court found that Thailand had indeed accepted the map (based on the work of a Mixed Delimitation Commission that showed the Temple on the Cambodian side of the boundary and concluded that the Temple was situated on Cambodian territory).
• It also held that Thailand was under an obligation to withdraw any military or police force stationed there and to restore to Cambodia any objects removed from the ruins since 1954.

What has yet to unfold is Thailand to accept the Court ruling. There is really no purpose for Thailand to go back to ICJ, rather it seems to resort to a "you give, I take" diplomacy. Hardly respective of ASEAN membership.

[black tabby12345]

Slammed for "inaction"?

I thought they are actively fanning the war instead.

To them, war means the source of centripetal force.