Thai - Cambodia Conflict Dutch Man, Thai Wife Confront Ambassador Over Cambodia Attacks

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures courtesy of CH3.

 

A Dutch national living in Thailand, together with his Thai partner, confronted the Dutch Ambassador to recount their harrowing escape from cross-border shelling during the recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces.

 

Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree led a delegation of diplomats from 33 countries, two international organisations and mine-clearance NGOs to Si Sa Ket Province to inspect areas affected by newly laid Cambodian anti-personnel mines. Members of the Thai and international media also attended.

 

Among those waiting to meet the Dutch envoy was Mrs Phitsamai, accompanied by her partner, Mr Roeg, a Dutch citizen who has lived in Thailand for more than two years. The couple said they survived the opening exchange of fire on 24 July, when Cambodian forces allegedly fired heavy artillery into Kantharalak District, Si Sa Ket Province.

 

Speaking to reporters, Mrs Phitsamai described how she and her partner were forced to flee for their lives.

 

“We had to run from exploding shells, hiding wherever we could. I wanted the ambassador to hear what we experienced first-hand and to know that Dutch citizens living here are also affected by Cambodia’s actions,” she said.

 

 

After the inspection and meetings, the couple briefly spoke to the Dutch Ambassador. Although the exchange was brief, Mrs Phitsamai said the envoy acknowledged them.

 

The visit by foreign envoys forms part of Thailand’s diplomatic effort to highlight Cambodia’s alleged violation of the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use of anti-personnel mines.

 

Related article:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1369985-thailand-accuses-cambodia-of-breaching-ottawa-mine-ban-treaty/

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from CH3 2025-08-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ikke1959]

Propaganda, to let the people know how bad Cambodia is.....sadly one direction news.. We all know that Thailand is military much stronger than Cambodia, but they pretend that Cambodia is the aggressor... A child will never challenge a professional kickboxer in a way of speaking 

[Mavideol]

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mrs Phitsamai said the envoy acknowledged them.

ok, and????