US EditionThai and Cambodian Troops on Alert Amid Saber-rattling in the ‘Emerald Triangle’
- On June 3, 2025, General Boonsin Phadklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army, made a visit to the Phu Makhuea military base in Ubon Ratchathani province amid heightened tensions with Cambodian forces along the border in Preah Vihear province.
- The visit followed a May 28 skirmish between Thai and Cambodian forces in the disputed Emerald Triangle area that resulted in one Cambodian soldier's death, prompting closer government consultations.
- Gen. Boonsin encouraged his soldiers to stay alert and protect sovereignty while supplying them with food, religious tokens, and a morale-boosting Buddha image during the frontline visit.
- Cambodia reported that its forces detected and prevented a Thai drone conducting surveillance over its territory, while both countries have agreed to convene in Phnom Penh on June 14 to address border disputes through bilateral discussions.
- Both governments committed to peaceful resolution based on international law, emphasizing communication to prevent misunderstandings and aiming to restore calm along their shared border.
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Thai govt set on protecting sovereignty in border dispute with Cambodia
The Thai government announced on Wednesday morning that it is doing its best to protect national sovereignty in the territorial dispute with Cambodia and plans to solve the issue peacefully through bilateral mechanisms.
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