Thailand Urges Diplomacy Amid Escalating Border Tensions with Cambodia
Thai government responds to Hun Sen's televised attack with calls for dialogue
Thailand's Foreign Ministry has expressed surprise over a three-hour televised attack by Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen, who criticized Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, amid a longstanding border dispute.
The offensive remarks followed a fatal gunfire exchange in May and a leaked phone call between the leaders.
Despite the provocations, Thailand reaffirms its commitment to diplomacy, emphasizing dialogue and bilateral engagement.
Cambodia intends to bring the border issue before the International Court of Justice, a move Thailand contests, preferring direct negotiations.