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Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
Border crisis blues
Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/08/2025
» Simmering tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border have intensified the political storm in Thailand, with analysts saying the Pheu Thai-led government is rapidly losing public trust amid accusations of weak leadership, poor crisis communication, and possible secret dealings.
Former rival protest leaders Sondhi, Jatuporn join hands against Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 25/05/2025
» Former major protest leaders Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan – who were once on opposite sides regarding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra – made a public show of unity in their efforts to target the father of Thailand's current prime minister.
Public forum to hear views on Thailand-Cambodia MoU
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2025
» A public forum will be organised late this month to garner opinions on the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, which is at the centre of a long-running maritime territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, according to the government.
'Koh Kut sovereignty clear-cut'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra insisted on Thai sovereignty over the island of Koh Kut in Trat province, adding that the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand only serves as a framework for talks on the issue between Thailand and Cambodia.
‘No public forum’ on Cambodia pact
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/12/2024
» No public forum will be held on the controversial 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia on maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
Transparency sought in Cambodia talks
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024
» The opposition People’s Party has called on the Thai government to ensure transparency in the appointment of a joint technical committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia over disputed maritime areas.
PM urges people not to protest over sea border row
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/11/2024
» The government yesterday urged people not to take to the streets over the controversial 2001 Thailand-Cambodia memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand, saying Thailand would not lose an inch of its territory to Cambodia.
Key panel appointment for negotiation with Cambodia may face delay
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/11/2024
» The planned appointment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia on the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand might not be tabled for the cabinet's consideration Tuesday.
2001 Cambodia document ‘still the best way forward’
Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2024
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated that Thailand has never revoked the memorandum of understanding (MoU) from 2001 related to its overlapping maritime claims with Cambodia, emphasising that it is the best mechanism to protect the country’s interests.