Politics Jatuporn Slams Gov’t Envoy Over “Foolish” Ceasefire Deal

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has launched a scathing attack on the government’s handling of recent border tensions with Cambodia, accusing its representative of naivety and blaming a ceasefire agreement for Thailand’s alleged loss of territory at Ta Kwai Temple, despite no military defeat.

 

Speaking during a rally at Victory Monument on 2 August, held to show solidarity with Thai troops and concern over the ongoing border crisis, Jatuporn criticised Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai for unilaterally negotiating a ceasefire in Malaysia without coordinating with the armed forces.

 

He argued that while some battlegrounds were recovered, the lack of conditional terms in the ceasefire deal led directly to the loss of the historic site at Ta Kwai. “In the reign of King Rama X, we vowed never to surrender even an inch of land. This careless negotiation violated that principle,” Jatuporn said during his concluding speech at 21:00.

 

Jatuporn further criticised the government’s response to public concern and accused suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of negligence. “If the Prime Minister had fulfilled her duty to protect the nation’s sovereignty, there would be no need for public protests,” he stated.

 

He dismissed Paetongtarn’s suggestion to prioritise foreign over domestic issues, referencing her alleged involvement in a leaked audio call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen. “This government has failed from the beginning, and Thai people are now uniting to support our soldiers and defend our territory,” he said.

 

When asked about rumours that Thai troops withdrew from Ta Kwai and Chong Arn Ma due to political pressure, Jatuporn said, “Say what you like, but the facts are clear. The negotiation in Malaysia was a grave mistake. A third country should never have been involved from the start and negotiators must be aware of conditions on the battlefield.”

 

He pointed out that the ceasefire was supposed to begin at 18:00, but when Cambodia failed to comply, it was extended to midnight. “Our side should have rejected those terms. Since Cambodia broke the agreement, all three points of the deal must now be voided,” he insisted.

 

Jatuporn also took aim at Paetongtarn’s remark that the border issue stemmed not from political family rivalries but from a crackdown on scam call centres. “There wasn’t a single mention of call centres in the leaked audio. This is just another fairy tale. The people know the truth,” he said.

 

Asked whether the protest movement might escalate to a sit-in near Government House, Jatuporn said no decision had been made but left the door open if tensions rise further. “There’s no need to move yet. Let them work comfortably in their offices, unless they provoke us too far.”

 

He concluded his remarks by commenting on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s upcoming court date regarding his hospital stay while under detention. The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has summoned Thaksin to appear on 9 September. “I hope to see him there,” Jatuporn said. “I wish him good luck.”

 

Related article:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1368551-unity-front-rallies-to-defend-thai-sovereignty-peacefully/

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-08-03

 

 

 

[Jim Blue]

Brilliant orator but.......

[Bannoi]

A ceasefire is good but it should neever have started in the first place

[lamyai3]

10 minutes ago, Bannoi said:

A ceasefire is good but it should neever have started in the first place

 

Unless the entire thing was a cunning plan to get tariffs reduced... 

[Jone500]

I think Thai nationalist groups are paranoid about Cambodia, in a way similar to how Israel strikes countries it suspects of secretly developing weapons. Will Hun Sen’s government be overthrown?