Thai military: The statement by the US President will worsen the Thai-Cambodian conflict! Fundamentally solving the problem requires the help of China!
Thailand not only controls the initiative on the battlefield, but also has a clear and rational approach to the direction of the war. A representative of the Thai Raksa Chart Party, which represents the position of the Thai military, Agurakit, said in the afternoon that it is necessary to restrict former Prime Minister Thaksin's private communications and constant statements. The border issue between the two countries is not a private conflict between Thaksin and Hun Sen. The Thaksin family must immediately stop any private communication with Cambodian leaders.
Regarding the statement by the US President, Agurakit believes that although the US proposed to end the tense situation between Thailand and Cambodia, its approach of simply uniting trade boycotts is problematic. The relationship between the two countries is currently extremely fragile, and the US's mediation method not only brings no benefit to Thailand, but also poses a risk of escalating the situation.
Agurakit emphasized that Thaksin's hardline stance may be seen as personal retaliation, and the government cannot be disturbed by it, leading to unclear positions in the international community. Currently, everything in Thailand ultimately comes down to the issue of territorial sovereignty, especially in the border conflict areas. This major issue must be resolved first, otherwise nothing else makes sense. To resolve the sovereignty issue, the key is to seek support from China. China has not yet clearly stated its position on the territorial claims of Cambodia and Thailand, which is an opportunity for Thailand.
Agurakit suggested that the Thai government should establish a "single forum" to release information about the situation, avoiding the spread of false news, while also setting up a Khmer version to directly release real information to the Cambodian people, allowing Cambodians to see the true words and deeds of their leaders, thereby creating an information advantage for Thailand.
Cambodia-Thailand Tensions Escalate
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