File photo courtesy of Thai Defense News

 

The Royal Thai Armed Forces are pressing the National Security Council (NSC) to seal the Gulf of Thailand to block oil and military supplies heading to Cambodia. An urgent proposal from military chiefs surfaced online, urging immediate action from the Defence Ministry to restrict critical supplies amid escalating tensions.

 

The proposal asks the NSC to instruct the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC) to intercept vessels carrying oil and military goods from Thailand to Cambodia. This includes commercial and fishing boats. Capt Panupan Rakkaew of the Thai-MECC stated that an order is ready, pending NSC approval under the Maritime National Interests Protection Act.

 

Capt Nara Khunthothom, Royal Thai Navy’s assistant spokesperson, noted that the NSC meeting on Monday would address suspending exports of oil and military items to Cambodia. Additionally, Thai-MECC ships would monitor vessels en route to Cambodia, issuing warnings about heightened risks in the region due to indiscriminate fire from Cambodian forces, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Further measures will focus on the act of interception, rather than declaring a formal maritime blockade, according to Capt Nara. These steps highlight ongoing hostilities and the seriousness with which Thailand views the situation, aiming to weaken Cambodia’s military capabilities.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Thai military seeks NSC approval to block supplies to Cambodia through the Gulf.
• Thai-MECC ready to implement the blockade, pending formal order.
• Tensions rise with risks flagged for vessels near Cambodian ports.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-12-15

 

 

 

Crush them

So does this means Thailand is selling oil and military goods to Cambodia at this time ?  If true they really are stupid !

Do we really need to escalate?

China has a mega shipping port/base in Cambodia I don't think they will be too happy about a blockade.

 

Plus, Vietnam uses this area for shipping too.

 

The whole idea is just dumb.

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The proposal asks the NSC to instruct the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC) to intercept vessels carrying oil and military goods from Thailand to Cambodia.

What ??

Maybe the Thai Navy could blockage the Chinese naval base in Cambodia, that would help matters.

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

f true they really are stupid !

 

Well they never had any war experience to tallk of, so yes I think they are...

Time for a renaming ... 

 

*From AI:

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• Financial Influence: Some historical instances point to specific financiers or banking families providing loans to warring nations, potentially extending conflicts for profit or using debt as leverage for political control [1].
• Arms Industry: The arms industry, by its nature, supplies the tools for war. Historical records suggest some actors in this sector have lobbied for increased military spending or even played a role in escalating tensions, driven by the potential for massive profits [1].
• Political Control: Wealthy individuals and powerful entities have often sought to influence political outcomes, using their resources to fund political campaigns, manipulate media, or install favorable regimes, sometimes contributing to instability or conflict [1]. 

These actions are often subjects of intense historical and political debate, with many historians analyzing the complex interplay of economic interests, national policy, and individual ambitions that drive major historical events [1]. It is widely understood that the causes of wars and political changes are multifaceted, involving numerous factors beyond just these groups

 

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('Someone'...Singular Or Plural...Individual Or State...Must Be Behind This)(?)

(As With All 'Wars')(?)

 

People, Generally, Never Choose 'Kill Or Be Killed' On A Large Scale (?)

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This is getting out of hand no need for this sit around a table and sort it out but I get the feeling that a certain MP wants to eascalate  it further in order to look “ don’t mess with me “ as there is a GE in the New Year !!!!!

16 minutes ago, SOTIRIOS said:

*From AI:

Throughout history, various groups, including some banks, arms dealers, and wealthy individuals seeking political influence, have been involved in instigating conflicts or influencing major historical events [1]. 

• Financial Influence: Some historical instances point to specific financiers or banking families providing loans to warring nations, potentially extending conflicts for profit or using debt as leverage for political control [1].
• Arms Industry: The arms industry, by its nature, supplies the tools for war. Historical records suggest some actors in this sector have lobbied for increased military spending or even played a role in escalating tensions, driven by the potential for massive profits [1].
• Political Control: Wealthy individuals and powerful entities have often sought to influence political outcomes, using their resources to fund political campaigns, manipulate media, or install favorable regimes, sometimes contributing to instability or conflict [1]. 

These actions are often subjects of intense historical and political debate, with many historians analyzing the complex interplay of economic interests, national policy, and individual ambitions that drive major historical events [1]. It is widely understood that the causes of wars and political changes are multifaceted, involving numerous factors beyond just these groups

 

*What Are The Factors At Play Here (?)

'He Stepped On My Foot' (?)

'He Called Me A Name' (?)

'He Crossed The Chalk Line' (?)

'He Said...' (?)

 

*...Sorry Something Doesn't Add Up Here...(?)*

 

('Someone'...Singular Or Plural...Individual Or State...Must Be Behind This)(?)

(As With All 'Wars')(?)

 

People, Generally, Never Choose 'Kill Or Be Killed' On A Large Scale (?)

(But You Will Never Find The True Mechanisms/Causes Of Wars In The History Books)(?)

 

 

There is  GE happening in Thailand in the New Year  I wonder if that has any bearing for the cause of this conflict !

7 hours ago, webfact said:

intercept vessels carrying oil and military goods from Thailand to Cambodia.

Why doesn't Thailand just suspend oil and military goods from Thailand to Cambodia?

“Leaders of the new generation shouldn’t host any wars, if people of the new generation have wars, it will be bad for both sides” -- former PM Paetongtarn in her leaked call with Hun Sen.

No more old-man wars.

 

 

The 3000 5 Star generals who have never fought a war want one at all costs before they die, to show who is the toughest, are deciding to wage total war on Cambodia gradually pushing to widen the conflict, what could go wrong?

A General Election campaign leaves a political vacuum. The army is calling the shots, feels empowered and relevant.

It is difficult to see an imminent end to the conflict. Hundreds of thousands of ordinary people on both sides of the border have had lives turned upside down. For what? A petty squabble over land with little or no strategic or economic value.

1 hour ago, SOTIRIOS said:

*From AI:

Throughout history, various groups, including some banks, arms dealers, and wealthy individuals seeking political influence, have been involved in instigating conflicts or influencing major historical events [1]. 

• Financial Influence: Some historical instances point to specific financiers or banking families providing loans to warring nations, potentially extending conflicts for profit or using debt as leverage for political control [1].
• Arms Industry: The arms industry, by its nature, supplies the tools for war. Historical records suggest some actors in this sector have lobbied for increased military spending or even played a role in escalating tensions, driven by the potential for massive profits [1].
• Political Control: Wealthy individuals and powerful entities have often sought to influence political outcomes, using their resources to fund political campaigns, manipulate media, or install favorable regimes, sometimes contributing to instability or conflict [1]. 

These actions are often subjects of intense historical and political debate, with many historians analyzing the complex interplay of economic interests, national policy, and individual ambitions that drive major historical events [1]. It is widely understood that the causes of wars and political changes are multifaceted, involving numerous factors beyond just these groups

 

*What Are The Factors At Play Here (?)

'He Stepped On My Foot' (?)

'He Called Me A Name' (?)

'He Crossed The Chalk Line' (?)

'He Said...' (?)

 

*...Sorry Something Doesn't Add Up Here...(?)*

 

('Someone'...Singular Or Plural...Individual Or State...Must Be Behind This)(?)

(As With All 'Wars')(?)

 

People, Generally, Never Choose 'Kill Or Be Killed' On A Large Scale (?)

(But You Will Never Find The True Mechanisms/Causes Of Wars In The History Books)(?)

 

 

Thanks for the one-size-fits-all conspiracy theory. I especially enjoyed the blame-you-know-who references.

2 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Thanks for the one-size-fits-all conspiracy theory. I especially enjoyed the blame-you-know-who references.

 

Most Conspiracies by the way in time turn out to be 100% true.

 

But the reasons for this war horse and pony show are so blatant that it cant even be called a conspiracy.  

 

It's about money and war profiteering with a healthy dose of power and fear..

3 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

Most Conspiracies by the way in time turn out to be 100% true.

 

But the reasons for this war horse and pony show are so blatant that it cant even be called a conspiracy.  

 

It's about money and war profiteering with a healthy dose of power and fear..

"Most Conspiracies by the way in time turn out to be 100% true."

Have you compiled a list of all conspiracy theories and checked off the ones that have been proven true? If so, please share that list  with us. Don't forget Qanon.

But the kind of conspiracy theory that hasn't been proven true is the one that blames vast shadowy networks for the ills besetting the world.

Okay, but the headline used the word 'closure' of the gulf and then the first line of the report uses the word 'seal' it. But I guess this just refers to any ships which have Cambodia as a destination and keeping them out of the Gulf of Thailand? How would they do that? Do any cruise ships call on Sihanoukville? Would they be stopped? I guess really it would amount to a Thai Navy blockade of Cambodia's ports?

3 hours ago, redwood1 said:

China has a mega shipping port/base in Cambodia I don't think they will be too happy about a blockade.

 

Plus, Vietnam uses this area for shipping too.

 

The whole idea is just dumb.

 

Come on mate... Do you really think Thailand has the capacity to make a blockade? What will they do? Send their Sub without motors or send their aircraft carrier without planes to fend off other boats and ships? 

They can only prevent the small fry from Thailand sending things there. 

this war is really hurting both nations cause of trade, as most of you are aware, there are always trucks at the border crossings from thailand to cambodia

The last interesting event in which - as I recall - the Thai Navy was involved was in trying to save their own corvette which they had managed somehow to overturn ...

1 hour ago, champers said:

A General Election campaign leaves a political vacuum. The army is calling the shots, feels empowered and relevant.

It is difficult to see an imminent end to the conflict. Hundreds of thousands of ordinary people on both sides of the border have had lives turned upside down. For what? A petty squabble over land with little or no strategic or economic value.

The Thai Establishment has a plan to ensure its 500-odd, uber-wealthy, families retains power - and these political and military actions are all a part of it. Will there even be an election? 

41 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Do you really think Thailand has the capacity to make a blockade?

Cambodia's coastline is actually quite small. So blocking large commercial vessels from accessing bigger ports would be fairly easy, no commercial vessel would defy a warship. But it would be a major escalation.

This would take some doing in terms of military capability

It would not surprise me if this entire conflict has been provoked by a Hun Sen and Hun Manet, they are both genocidal superfreaks, and desperately hungry for power and even more money. The multibillion dollar fortune just isn't enough for them. My guess is that leaked phone call somehow figures into this. 

This is about a power grab for the region. Hun Sen managed to screw over Thaksin and his party by releasing the phone call that ended his daughter’s career in politics. This has now cleared the way for Anutin to make his challenge and enhance his businesses. So now both individuals are involved in dick swinging with their faux play of nationalism to divert attention from the real motives. What is disgusting is both are guilty of letting their own citizens die for their own lust for power and personal greed.

17 hours ago, webfact said:

to seal the Gulf of Thailand to block oil and military supplies heading to Cambodia.

 

Misinformation and Fake news from Thailand again!

 

First. may I point out that there is a ban on, and boycott of Thai  products and produce from entering Thailand, even from the Gulf. This has had the great result of a much wider  and better selection of products on our supermarket shelves,imports from the USA, UK EU and other friendly nations.

 

Cambodia does not have to rely on The Gulf  of Thailand.  Just look at a map! (I am not going to print one for security reasons)

Much of our supplies, including oil, gas, and possible military supplies arrive via the South China Sea, Vietnam  and the Mekong to Cambodia, avoiding the Gulf. Also avoiding  the Gulf are supplies (including gas, oil and petroleum products) from South Asia and the World via Singapore and the Strait of Malacca  to the South China Sea (ref Google)

 

Singapore sits at the peninsula's tip (Malaysia), separated from the mainland by the Johor Strait, connecting to the Malacca Strait and South China Sea. 

Will Thailand send its Navy lark ships to blockade the South China Sea - I DO NOT THINK SO!

 

 

 

 

Out of interest, a couple of days ago, at my local supermarket, warehouse staff were unloading many re-supply boxes from a large MAERSK container.

 

Thank you friendly supply Nations for supporting Cambodia.

 

 

Thailand needs to act very carefully.  Do not 'tread' on China's toes.......