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Sihasak Monitors Hun Manet Diplomacy, PM to Discuss MOU 44 Abrogation Soon

Sihasak Monitors Hun Manet Diplomacy, PM to Discuss MOU 44 Abrogation Soon

Matichon•Politics•14h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Foreign Minister Si​hasak monitors Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's international engagements, particularly regarding border disputes, while preparing for discussions on potentially abrogating MOU 44.

  • •Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is closely observing Cambodian PM Hun Manet's diplomatic activities on the world stage.
  • •Discussions are underway regarding the potential abrogation of MOU 44, with a meeting with the Prime Minister and the National Security Council (NSC) anticipated soon.
  • •Thailand emphasizes adherence to international law for border dispute resolution and is prepared to clarify any misleading information presented internationally.
  • •The NSC will convene to discuss border situations, including those with Myanmar and Cambodia, in preparation for a new government.

Overview

  • •On February 17, at 11:28 AM, Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow spoke at the Government House regarding the potential abrogation of MOU 44.
  • •Abrogation of MOU 44 requires submission to the new government's Cabinet and further discussion with the Prime Minister.
  • •Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that international law can be used for dispute resolution, citing the case with Malaysia where no MOU exists.
  • •Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow affirmed that if there is mutual agreement on border issues, the matter is concluded; otherwise, negotiations may follow international law principles.
  • •Information is being compiled on the process and guidelines for abrogating MOU 44.
  • •Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow acknowledged reports of Hun Manet's visit to the US and meeting with Donald Trump, stating the Thai government is monitoring the situation.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs inquired with France about historical and technical border data requested by Hun Manet.
  • •The Prime Minister is preparing to convene a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) to discuss border situations, including those with Myanmar and Cambodia, in preparation for the new government.

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Key Quotes

Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"Emphasizing that there must be clarity on what alternatives exist after cancellation."
ย้ำว่า ต้องมีความชัดเจนว่ายกเลิกแล้วจะมีทางเลือกอย่างไร
Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"If there is mutual agreement, it's concluded. If not, negotiations may be necessary according to international law."
ถ้าเห็นพ้องด้วยกันก็จบ ถ้าไม่เห็นด้วยก็อาจต้องมีการเจรจากัน ตามหลักกฏหมายระหว่างประเทศ
Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"If there is any intentional distortion, we must clarify."
หากมีอะไรที่บิดเบือนอย่างตั้งใจ เราก็ต้องชี้แจง

Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand who is monitoring Cambodian PM's international activities and discussing the abrogation of MOU 44.
Hun Manet(ฮุน มาเนต)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Cambodia whose international diplomatic activities, particularly concerning border disputes, are being closely monitored by Thailand.
Donald Trump(โดนัล ทรัมป์)ℹ️
The President of the United States with whom Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met during his visit.
Emmanuel Macron(เอ็มมานูเอล มาครง)ℹ️
The President of France who was contacted by Hun Manet for historical and technical information regarding the Thailand-Cambodia border.

Law

MOU 44(MOU44)
A Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand and Cambodia whose potential abrogation is under discussion.

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The governmental body that must approve the abrogation of MOU 44.
National Security Council (NSC)(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ (สมช.))ℹ️
The Thai governmental body that will convene to discuss border situations and prepare information for the new government.

Place

Malaysia(ประเทศมาเลเซีย)ℹ️
A country with which Thailand resolves border disputes using international law, serving as a comparative example for the potential abrogation of MOU 44.
United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
The country visited by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, where he met with Donald Trump.
Thailand-Cambodia(ไทย-กัมพูชา)
The region of the border dispute being discussed and monitored by Thailand, in light of Hun Manet's international engagements.
France(ฝรั่งเศส)ℹ️
The country that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has contacted to inquire about the border data requested by Hun Manet.
Thailand-Myanmar(ไทย-เมียนมา)
Another border situation that will be discussed in the upcoming National Security Council (NSC) meeting.