US EditionThai Military Prepared for 'High-Level Operation' if Cambodia Border Row Escalates
- The Thai military announced readiness for a high-level operation following a deadly clash with Cambodian forces on May 28 near their disputed border.
- This announcement came after intelligence indicated increased Cambodian military activity, amid long-standing rivalry and ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two countries.
- While the Thai military emphasized careful operations to avoid losses, Cambodia intends to submit disputes over four border parts to the International Court of Justice, which Thailand refuses to recognize.
- Thailand’s Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai claimed Cambodian forces fired first, and Colonel Chainarong Kasee confirmed troops were ordered to check equipment readiness, reflecting heightened caution.
- The situation remains tense ahead of a June 14 border commission meeting, with both sides showing willingness for dialogue despite their historic dispute centering on the Preah Vihear temple area.
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Thai military ready for ‘high-level operation’ if Cambodia border row escalates
Thailand's military said it is ready to launch a “high-level operation” to counter any violation of its sovereignty in the strongest words yet in a simmering border dispute with Cambodia that re-erupted with a deadly clash last week.
Thai Prime Minister Paithongtarn Shinawatra affirmed on Friday the Thai military's readiness to defend the country's sovereignty, amid escalating tensions with Cambodia over a renewed border dispute...
Colorado Springs Gazette
Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates
By Juarawee Kittisilpa, Panu Wongcha-um
Thailand and Cambodia: Brewing Border Tensions Amid Historical Rivalries
Thailand and Cambodia: Brewing Border Tensions Amid Historical Rivalries In a developing border dispute, Thailand's military has declared readiness for a 'high-level operation' against Cambodia if sovereignty is violated. The announcement followed a deadly clash and intelligence suggesting increased Cambodian military activity at the border, contrasting the government's previous call for dialogue.The tense situation comes as diplomatic efforts p…
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