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JIC Director: Thailand seeks peace but protects sovereignty

JIC Director: Thailand seeks peace but protects sovereignty

Khaosod•Politics•17m ago

Reader Briefing

ACM Praphas Sonjaidee, Director of the JIC, affirms Thailand's commitment to peace and sovereignty regarding the Thai-Cambodian border situation.

  • •ACM Praphas Sonjaidee stated on October 17, 2026, that Thailand does not want war and does not view Cambodian people as enemies.
  • •The JIC urges Cambodia to strictly follow the joint statement agreement dated December 27, 2025.
  • •Thailand remains open to bilateral negotiations through the JBC, GBC, and RBC mechanisms.
  • •The JIC intends to communicate facts transparently to the international community to counter distorted information.

Overview

  • •ACM Praphas Sonjaidee confirmed that Thailand will not abandon its sovereignty or the safety of its people.
  • •ACM Praphas Sonjaidee asserted that the Thai side did not initiate the use of force first.
  • •ACM Praphas Sonjaidee stated that adherence to the December 27, 2025 agreement is the key to solving border problems and building mutual trust.
  • •The JIC will accelerate the communication of transparent and verifiable facts to the international community to separate facts from accusations.
  • •Thailand is prepared to proceed with bilateral negotiations via the JBC, GBC, and RBC mechanisms.
  • •ACM Praphas Sonjaidee stated that the ultimate goal is for citizens to return home safely and for border communities to return to peace.

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Key Quotes

ACM Praphas Sonjaidee
"Thailand does not want war, but will not abandon sovereignty."
ประเทศไทยไม่ต้องการสงคราม แต่จะไม่ละทิ้งอธิปไตย
ACM Praphas Sonjaidee
"Thailand stands for peace, truth, sovereignty, and the protection of human life"

Key Entities

Person

ACM Praphas Sonjaidee(พล.อ.อ.ประภาส สอนใจดี)
Director of the Joint Information Center (JIC) regarding the Thai-Cambodian situation.

Organization

Joint Information Center (JIC)(ศูนย์ข่าวสารสถานการณ์ไทย–กัมพูชา (JIC))
An organization responsible for communicating facts and handling information regarding the Thai-Cambodian border situation.
Joint Boundary Commission (JBC)(คณะกรรมาธิการเขตแดนร่วมไทย–กัมพูชา (JBC))
A bilateral mechanism for negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia.
General Border Committee (GBC)(คณะกรรมการชายแดนทั่วไป (GBC))
A bilateral mechanism for negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia.
Regional Border Committee (RBC)(คณะกรรมการชายแดนส่วนภูมิภาค (RBC))
A bilateral mechanism for negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
A country involved in border situation negotiations with Cambodia.
Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
A country involved in border situation negotiations with Thailand.