Thai JIC Director denies Cambodia's claims on border clashes

Matichon•Politics•12d ago

Reader Briefing

The Director of the Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center denied Cambodian allegations that Thailand initiated attacks and clarified that the Chakrapong Phuwanart plan is for emergency preparedness, not war.

•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee stated on September 2 that evidence and event sequences, rather than verbal arguments, should determine fault in the border clashes.
•The Thai side clarifies that the Chakrapong Phuwanart plan is a standard security measure for protecting sovereignty and citizens during emergencies.
•Thailand asserts that boundary negotiations must be based on safety, trust, and the resolution of landmine issues.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee called for both nations to stop using media as a venue for border disputes and return to agreed bilateral mechanisms.

Overview

•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee stated on September 2 that verbal arguments alone cannot decide who is right or wrong regarding the clashes with Cambodia.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee explained that the Chakrapong Phuwanart plan is a necessary emergency response plan for any military to protect citizens and sovereignty, not a plan to start a war.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee stated that boundary negotiations can only proceed sustainably if based on safety, trust, and mutual respect, specifically regarding landmines.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee agreed with the principles of the joint statement dated December 27, 2025, but noted that implementation must be mutual.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee stated that Thailand does not accept the use of force or creating a 'Fait Accompli' to change situations in disputed areas.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee argued that unilateral declarations cannot legally transform disputed areas into recognized borders under international law.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee proposed that Thailand and Cambodia cease using media to resolve disputes and instead utilize mutually accepted bilateral mechanisms.

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Key Quotes

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee

"Thailand is not asking the international community to believe Thailand just because we speak, but asks them to consider the complete sequence of events, verifiable evidence, and the agreements signed by both sides."

ประเทศไทยไม่ได้เรียกร้องให้ประชาคมระหว่างประเทศเชื่อฝ่ายไทยเพียงเพราะเราพูด แต่ขอให้พิจารณาจากลำดับเหตุการณ์ที่ครบถ้วน หลักฐานที่ตรวจสอบได้ และข้อตกลงที่ทั้งสองฝ่ายลงนามร่วมกัน

Key Entities

Person

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee(พล.อ.อ.ประภาส สอนใจดี)

Assistant Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center.

Organization

Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center(ศูนย์ข่าวสารสถานการณ์ไทย-กัมพูชา)

The organization directed by Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee regarding the Thai-Cambodian situation.

Cambodian Ministry of National Defence(กระทรวงกลาโหมกัมพูชา)

The Cambodian government body that denied initiating fire and accused Thailand of attacking without provocation.

Policy

Chakrapong Phuwanart Plan(แผน “จักรพงษ์ภูวนารถ”)

A Thai emergency preparedness plan interpreted by Cambodia as evidence of war preparation.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

A nation involved in a border dispute and clash with Cambodia.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

A nation involved in a border dispute and clash with Thailand.