Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 1 October 2025 gave a briefing to the diplomatic corps and international organizations to provide updates on the Thailand-Cambodia border situation, along with Thailand’s position and approach on the way forward.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs led a Thai delegation to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), held recently in New York. At the UNGA80, Thailand presented its vision to the global community on the Thai-Cambodian border situation.

Also, on 1 October, Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided a summary of the press briefing on the briefing to the diplomatic corps and international organizations by the Minister of Foreign Affairs concerning this issue, as follows:

“Thailand presented the international community with accurate information, without distortion, regarding the Thai-Cambodian border situation. This was also reflected during the four-party consultations among the U.S., Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, underlining Thailand’s principled and mature approach – in contrast to Cambodia’s attempt to portray itself as a victim, disseminate misinformation and disinformation, and internationalize a bilateral issue.

“On several occasions, Thailand reaffirmed that the current situation with Cambodia was neither desirable nor in the interest of either side. Thailand wished for relations between the two to return to normalcy and remained ready to engage in dialogue with the Cambodian side in pursuit of a mutually acceptable resolution. But this requires sincerity and genuine cooperation from the Cambodian side – whether in the areas of mine clearance, the withdrawal of heavy weaponry from border areas, or the suppression of transnational crime.

“Thailand expressed its disappointment with Cambodia’s continued provocations through staged incidents, in order to accuse Thailand of violating the ceasefire in international fora, in addition to the dissemination of other misleading information to the international community, as witnessed at the recent UNGA. Such actions reflect Cambodia’s lack of sincerity, which is a fundamental prerequisite for restoring mutual trust.

“Thailand remains committed to resolving the Thailand-Cambodia border situation through peaceful means under existing bilateral mechanisms. At the same time, Thailand will always stand firm and resolute in the defense of our sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this regard, we wish to ask the Cambodian side which path it will choose – the path of peace and cooperation, or that of confrontation and loss.”

Mr. Nikorndej said that the Ministry reaffirmed that it was always Thailand’s determination to resolve the current situation with Cambodia in order to restore peace and stability for the people living along both sides of the border. However, this endeavor can succeed only with Cambodia’s sincerity and genuine commitment. “Truth, ultimately, wins. Sincerity, ultimately, solves all problems.”