Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Royal Thai Embassies worldwide continue to clarify the Thailand - Cambodia border situation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Royal Thai Embassies worldwide continue to clarify the Thailand - Cambodia border situation

วันที่นำเข้าข้อมูล 6 Aug 2025

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Royal Thai Embassies worldwide have continued efforts to provide the facts and correct information about the Thailand - Cambodia border situation through bilateral and multilateral diplomatic channels to ensure accurate understanding across the international community. Examples are as follows:

(1) On 4 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Ambassador of Thailand to France, met with Mr. Benoît Guidée, Director-General for Asia and Oceania, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, to brief him on the Thailand - Cambodia border situation, stressing that Thailand has consistently pursued a restrained and peaceful approach to resolving the issue, while the Cambodian side initiated the attacks, especially against Thai civilians. Thailand’s response has been limited strictly to Cambodian military targets. Currently, both sides are engaging in negotiations under the General Border Committee (GBC) framework, aiming for a peaceful resolution.

(2) On 30 July 2025, H.E. Ms. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, met with Mr. Daniel Wolven, Head of Department of Asia, the Pacific Region and Latin America, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. The Ambassador clarified the situation, including the use of Gripen aircrafts to neutralize precise military targets, as well as how Cambodia violated the ceasefire agreement. She affirmed that Thailand acted in line with the right to self-defence under international law and remains committed to a peaceful resolution. The Swedish side confirmed that the sale of Gripen aircrafts to Thailand has not been suspended as fasely reported.

(3) On 31 July 2025, Ms. Jantarat Ngamchana, Minister at the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome, met with Ms. Valentina Muiesan, Director of the Southeast Asia and Pacific Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy, to emphasize that Cambodia violated the ceasefire agreement, and informed her of further developments in the situation.

(4) The Royal Thai Embassies in Singapore, Sweden, Indonesia, and Kuwait reached out to local news agencies that reported incorrect information or photos about the situation, providing facts and evidence of the affected areas. The Embassy also requested the agencies to verify the information to ensure accurate reporting.

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