Cambodian Media Questions Thai-Cambodian Conflict Focus at ASEAN FM Meeting

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Cambodian media expressed surprise that the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, which has resulted in over a hundred deaths, was not raised during the informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting.

•Cambodian media questioned the lack of discussion on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict at the recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers' informal meeting in the Philippines.
•Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. expressed surprise that journalists did not ask about the conflict, despite it causing over a hundred deaths.
•The conflict, marked by two armed clashes in July and December, remains fragile, with reports of Thai troops occupying Cambodian land and preparing defenses near Preah Vihear.
•ASEAN Ministers acknowledged the role of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) in monitoring the ceasefire and welcomed the joint statement from the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee meeting on December 27.

Overview

•Cambodian media expressed concern that the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, which has led to over a hundred deaths, was not a topic of discussion at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' informal meeting.
•Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. stated she hoped journalists would inquire about the Thai-Cambodian border, in addition to the South China Sea and Myanmar issues.
•The Thai-Cambodian conflict stems from two armed clashes in July and December of the previous year, with a fragile ceasefire in effect since Dec 27.
•Reports indicate that over ten Cambodian territories remain under the control of the Thai military, with ongoing clashes and fortification preparations near Preah Vihear.
•ASEAN Ministers emphasized the crucial role of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) in monitoring adherence to the ceasefire agreement.
•The joint statement from the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee between Cambodia and Thailand on Dec 27, was welcomed, with a call for its full implementation to promote peaceful dispute resolution.
•The extension of the AOT mission was welcomed, and Malaysia's actions to ensure a smooth transfer of the AOT coordinator role to the Philippines were noted.
•The informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting was held this week on Cebu Island, Philippines.

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Key Quotes

Teodoro L. Locsin Jr.

"You only focused on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) and the situation in Myanmar. I hoped you would ask about other issues, like the Thai-Cambodian border, but since you didn't, I thank you very much."

คุณมุ่งความสนใจไปที่ประเด็นประมวลการปฏิบัติในทะเลจีนใต้ (COC) และสถานการณ์ในเมียนมาเท่านั้น ดิฉันหวังว่าคุณจะถามถึงประเด็นอื่นๆ ด้วย เช่น เรื่องชายแดนไทย–กัมพูชา แต่เนื่องจากพวกคุณไม่ได้ถาม ดิฉันก็ขอขอบคุณเป็นอย่างมาก

Teodoro L. Locsin Jr.

"We welcome the joint statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee between Cambodia and Thailand on December 27, and call for its full and effective implementation to promote the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law."

เรายินดีกับแถลงการณ์ร่วมของการประชุมคณะกรรมการชายแดนทั่วไป สมัยพิเศษครั้งที่ 3 ระหว่างกัมพูชาและไทย เมื่อวันที่ 27 ธันวาคมที่ผ่านมา และเรียกร้องให้มีการดำเนินการตามแถลงการณ์ดังกล่าวอย่างเต็มที่และมีประสิทธิภาพ เพื่อส่งเสริมการยุติข้อพิพาทอย่างสันติตามหลักกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ

Key Entities

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

Country involved in a border conflict with Thailand.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

Country involved in a border conflict with Cambodia.

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

Host country of the informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting.

Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️

Situation that journalists focused on instead of the Thai-Cambodian conflict.

Preah Vihear Temple(ปราสาทพระวิหาร)ℹ️

Location near which Thai troops are reportedly preparing defenses.

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

Country that has taken steps to ensure a smooth transfer of the AOT coordinator role.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

Regional organization where foreign ministers held an informal meeting.

Phnom Penh Post(พนมเปญโพสต์)ℹ️

Cambodian media outlet that reported on the situation.

ASEAN Observer Team (AOT)(คณะผู้สังเกตการณ์อาเซียน (AOT))

Team whose role in monitoring the ceasefire was emphasized by ASEAN Ministers.

General Border Committee(คณะกรรมการชายแดนทั่วไป)

Committee that issued a joint statement concerning the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute.

Person

Teodoro L. Locsin Jr.(เทเรซา พี. ลาซาโร)

Philippine Foreign Minister and Chair of ASEAN this year, who expressed surprise at the lack of questions regarding the Thai-Cambodian conflict.

Law

South China Sea (COC)(ทะเลจีนใต้ (COC))

Issue that journalists focused on instead of the Thai-Cambodian conflict.