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Scrapping MoU 44 won't weaken security, navy says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy says the government's decision to scrap MoU 44 with Cambodia will not weaken maritime security, adding sovereignty protection and patrol missions remain at full readiness.
Maritime talks with Cambodia due for reset
Published on 25/04/2026
» The Thai government is moving to revoke a long-standing maritime agreement with Cambodia, citing a lack of progress and rising tensions over overlapping sea claims.
Cambodian border to remain shut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» Thailand will not reopen border checkpoints until Cambodia complies with the ceasefire agreement, according to Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthumjaroen.
JTC, energy deal win over House panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2024
» The House committee on Energy has thrown its support behind the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) between Thailand and Cambodia and the continuation of the energy concession given to the private sector.
Government willing to explain agreement's benefits
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra insists that the government is ready to explain its decision to back a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia on both countries' overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand.
Most Thais clueless about MoU 44, Koh Kut dispute with Cambodia: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» The vast majority of Thais have no clue nor want to understand the controversy surrounding MoU 44 and the Koh Kut border issue with Cambodia, while those understanding the matter have zero trust that the government would be able to protect the national interest, a public opinion survey showed.
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
Jakkrit Waewkraihong , Published on 09/11/2024
» TRAT - The government on Saturday reiterated that a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia is a mechanism to protect Thailand’s best interests, while insisting Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in this eastern province.
US turns focus to South China Sea
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2020
» Last week, US army chief of staff Gen James McConville visited Thailand to strengthen the 65-year-old military alliance, culminating in the signing of the Strategic Vision Statement. Early this month, China held a five-day naval drill near the contested Paracel Islands. Then the US carried out military exercises in the waterway showing support for the free and open Indo-Pacific, as the South China Sea has been subject to overlapping claims by many countries, including China.
Territorial disputes high on Asean agenda
News, Bangkok Post and AP, Published on 29/10/2019
» Matters related to the disputes in the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula will be discussed at the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Thailand this weekend.
Peace pact aims for smoother waters
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/09/2019
» The Asean-China Ministerial Meeting culminated last month with the early completion of the Single Draft Negotiating Text of the Code of Conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea. The peace pact has been hailed as a beacon of hope for the long-troubled sea, with a bounty of oil and gas, a fishing ground, and a shipping route.