At 1:30 PM on June 10, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held a press briefing at Government House after the Cabinet meeting, addressing the recent tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. She stated that the government had worked intensively over the past week to ease the situation, coordinating across multiple sectors. The result has been relatively calm and orderly. At the policy level, national security agencies and local military units have coordinated bilaterally with Cambodia under international law frameworks.
PM Paetongtarn confirmed she personally spoke with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Privy Council President Hun Sen to preserve national sovereignty and prioritize public interest. These efforts helped avoid violent clashes through peaceful negotiations.
On the ground, Thai military units engaged in several discussions with their Cambodian counterparts. Former Deputy PM Gen. Nyek Bun Chhay also participated in the resolution process. The mutual understanding allowed for troop adjustments in disputed areas while maintaining normal presence in other zones.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the upcoming Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting on June 14. While Cambodia has expressed intent to involve the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Thailand maintains its position of non-acceptance of ICJ jurisdiction and continues diplomatic efforts through recognized channels.
Paetongtarn explained that some sensitive details could not be disclosed publicly out of respect for bilateral negotiations. She stressed the importance of accurate media reporting to avoid internal discord and ensure public confidence.
She clarified that border crossings would follow standard opening and closing hours and had not been permanently shut as rumors claimed. This was to protect international trade and public interests.
She also acknowledged having spoken with all relevant security heads, and while some details remain confidential, discussions with Cambodia have led to mutual understanding. She thanked all involved officials and urged the media to report responsibly to maintain peace and business confidence.
When asked if war was off the table, she firmly replied, “Yes.” On Cambodia’s military adjustments, she said both sides were repositioning troops as a mutual act of de-escalation, not retreat, and that Thailand remained prepared for any scenario.
She acknowledged Mr. Sondhi Limthongkul’s letter urging the protection of Thai sovereignty but had not reviewed the document. The government listens to all viewpoints and the military is monitoring the situation.
Regarding MOU 44, which deals with maritime disputes, she clarified that the current issue is based on MOU 43 and that each matter would be considered separately to avoid confusion.
In response to whether issues would be addressed one by one, she affirmed: “Yes, step by step.”
Asked about her negotiation approach with Hun Manet and Hun Sen, she smiled and said: “We spoke honestly and sincerely—we want peace and to prioritize economic development, not conflict.”