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Tensions cool on border
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/01/2026
» Major powers, diplomatic missions and humanitarian organisations have commended Thailand for freeing 18 Cambodian soldiers and reinforcing momentum behind the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Thailand seeks to speed up border talks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2025
» The government is pushing to accelerate border discussions with Cambodia to ensure that all Cambodian nationals residing Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province can be relocated before the end of January, Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Wednesday.
Release of POWs tied to Cambodian compliance
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2025
» Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit yesterday dismissed reports that Thailand would release 18 Cambodian prisoners of war today, stating that any release depends on Cambodia meeting two out of four conditions in a bilateral peace framework.
PM's Office to explain Cambodia MoUs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/10/2025
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul has pledged to hold public forums on the two contentious Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) 43 and 44 with Cambodia, stating that the people deserve a clear understanding of the bilateral accords.
Govt clarifies border fence purpose
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/09/2025
» Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has emphasised that the proposed security fence at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province is intended solely as a protective measure and must not be misconstrued as a demarcation of the Thai-Cambodian border.
Border village Ban Nong Chan ‘under Thai sovereignty’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/08/2025
» The government has reaffirmed Thailand’s sovereignty over Ban Nong Chan, a border village in Khok Sung district of Sa Kaeo province, amid concerns that Cambodia is attempting to exploit the area as part of an encroachment attempt.
Thailand rejects the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2025
» Thailand does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the land dispute with neighbouring Cambodia.
Thai PM downplays Cambodian anthem fuss
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has played down the row between border authorities in Thailand and Cambodia over a group of Cambodians signing their national anthem at an ancient temple in Surin province.
MoU on territorial dispute with Cambodia clarified
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/11/2024
» The 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia regarding territory claimed by both sides in the Gulf of Thailand provides a framework for negotiations on two main subjects: maritime demarcation and economic benefits from the development of energy resources, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
No 'secret deal' over Koh Kut
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2024
» The government has rejected claims that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra reached a secret deal with Cambodia's ex-premier Hun Sen over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand.