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"Sihasak" stated that Thailand has a clear position on peace. Currently, there is no ceasefire agreement with Cambodia. He proposed that the two sides' military hold discussions within the GBC framework on December 24, 68, in Chanthaburi province.
December 22, 2568 at 15.40:XNUMX p.m. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew made a statement following the Special ASEAN Ministerial Meeting to discuss the Thai-Cambodian situation. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it was said that...
He addressed the meeting by saying that: Thailand has a clear stance on peace, as it has previously helped restore peace to neighboring countries. Since the incident occurred, under the previous government, we have tried to resolve it within a bilateral framework. However, Cambodia has instead attempted to take the issue to the United Nations, instead of resolving it bilaterally.
"Trust is crucial in resolving problems. Even the release of the tapes during the discussions—was it a solution or an attempt to undermine the Thai government at that time? We see trust as essential, as demonstrated by the ceasefire agreement in Putrajaya on July 28th and the Kuala Lumpur peace agreement on October 26th, 68, which show our desire for true peace."
Mr. Sihasak affirmed that the agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on October 26th is a path to peace, but Cambodia must comply with all provisions: disarmament, troop reduction, mine clearance, border crime, scammers, and management of encroachments. These four points are crucial, especially mine clearance, which is vital for Thailand. There have been six incidents of Thai soldiers losing limbs due to landmines, and a seventh incident occurred after the agreement was signed. For Thai people, this is a core issue and a central part of the Kuala Lumpur agreement. We must find a clear explanation from the Cambodian side as to why these incidents occurred.
Mr. Sihasak revealed that Thailand wanted to see a ceasefire that was not just a declaration, and therefore proposed that the soldiers of both sides hold talks. Cambodia agreed to hold a ministerial-level defense meeting within the GBC framework and agreed to schedule the meeting for December 24, 2025.
However, there is no ceasefire agreement today, but we have to wait and see what happens at the defense ministers' level discussions on December 24, 2568, in Chanthaburi province.
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