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Thai Defence Minister: MFA Handled Cambodian Senator's Institutional Remark Protest

Thai Defence Minister: MFA Handled Cambodian Senator's Institutional Remark Protest

MGR OnlineGeneral21h ago

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Thailand's Defence Minister states the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has adequately addressed a Cambodian senator's inappropriate remarks about the Thai monarchy, deeming further action unnecessary.

  • •A Cambodian senator issued an open letter containing remarks deemed inappropriate regarding Thailand's monarchy.
  • •Thailand's Minister of Defence, Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon, confirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already responded.
  • •Gen. Natthaphon believes the response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is sufficient and no further action is required from the Ministry of Defence.
  • •He expressed confidence that the Thai public understands the inappropriateness of the Cambodian senator's actions.

Overview

  • •On Jan 22, 2024, Defence Minister Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had already responded to inappropriate remarks made by a Cambodian senator concerning Thailand's monarchy.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified and responded to the Cambodian senator's open letter in order to address the perceived inappropriateness.
  • •Gen. Natthaphon sees no need for the Ministry of Defence to take further action, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handled the matter.
  • •The Ministry of Defence considers the issue resolved following the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' response.
  • •Gen. Natthaphon asserted that the Cambodian senator's actions were "certainly inappropriate."
  • •Gen. Natthaphon believes the Thai public is fully aware of the inappropriate nature of the remarks.
  • •Gen. Natthaphon chose not to elaborate further on the issue to avoid repeating the offense.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently handling communications regarding the Cambodian senator's remarks.

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Key Quotes

Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already responded to clarify the inappropriateness."
เรื่องนี้กระทรวงต่างประเทศได้ดำเนินการชี้แจงตอบโต้ไปแล้วถึงความไม่เหมาะสม
Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon
"It is not necessary; it is assigned as the duty of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
ไม่จำเป็น โดยมอบให้เป็นหน้าที่ของกระทรวงต่างประเทศ
Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon
"Certainly. I believe all Thai people are well aware of this matter."
แน่นอนอยู่แล้ว เชื่อว่าคนไทยทุกคนทราบดีในเรื่องนี้

Key Entities

Person

Big Lek(บิ๊กเล็ก)
This is a nickname for Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon, the Minister of Defence of Thailand, commenting on diplomatic matters.
Gen. Natthaphon Nakhanapon(พลเอก ณัฐพล นาคพาณิชย์)ℹ️
The Minister of Defence of Thailand, providing official statements on diplomatic incidents.
Cambodian Senator(สว.กัมพูชา)
A senator from Cambodia who made remarks that were considered inappropriate by Thailand.

Organization

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กต.)ℹ️
The Thai government organization responsible for handling diplomatic responses, including protesting inappropriate statements from foreign officials.
Ministry of Defence(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️
The Thai government organization responsible for national defense and security, commenting on matters related to the Cambodian senator's remarks.
ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, mentioned in context of observers in relation to the diplomatic issue.