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Army says ICJ didn't define disputed area
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Royal Thai Army's Second Area Command has issued a detailed clarification, stressing that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has never defined the 4.6-square-kilometre area surrounding Preah Vihear temple and that Thailand continues to adhere to the boundaries shown on the 1:50,000 map, which remains the country's official reference.
Govt preps for referendum outcome on fate of MoUs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/10/2025
» Any move to terminate the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) Thailand signed with Cambodia over overlapping land and maritime boundaries in 2000 and 2001 -- known as MoU 43 and MoU 44 -- requires careful handling, and the government is preparing for every possible outcome of the planned referendum.
Govt 'has legal grounds' to end MoU with Cambodia
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2025
» The government can revoke the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 43) signed with Cambodia without a referendum due to serious breaches by the Cambodians, said Panthep Puapongpan, chairman of the Thailand Watch Foundation.
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).
The need to address fossil fuels beyond the ICJ
News, Jemilah Mahmood & Adam Farhan, Published on 06/09/2025
» In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark Advisory Opinion: states may be violating international law by facilitating fossil fuel consumption, subsidising production, and issuing permits that enable expansion of extraction and use.
Cambodia 'cosying up to US'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/08/2025
» Cambodia's efforts to drag the United States into the Thai-Cambodian border conflict are an attempt to build broader support rather than marking a shift away from its close relationship with China, experts say.
Govt told to improve diplomacy
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/07/2025
» The government should invite the ambassadors of Malaysia, the United States, and China for talks in response to Cambodia's breach of a ceasefire agreement, Rangsiman Rome, a list MP and deputy leader of the People's Party, urged yesterday.
Thailand-Cambodia border row goes to UN boss
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it blames Cambodia for breaking its own promise to resolve border issues with Thailand through bilateral mechanisms agreed upon by both countries.
Somkid furious at Hun Sen
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» A deputy secretary-general to the prime minister says he won't withdraw his complaint against Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen regarding the controversial phone call with Paetongtarn Shinawatra, calling it a threat to national security.
'Trust lost' in border dispute
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/06/2025
» The leaked telephone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has impacted Thailand's internal affairs, an international law scholar at Thammasat University has observed.