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Thailand holds diplomatic advantage over Cambodia in global arena, says FM official

Thailand holds diplomatic advantage over Cambodia in global arena, says FM official

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Thailand’s vice minister for foreign affairs confirms Thailand's diplomatic success in border dispute with Cambodia, stresses need for improved communication.

Ras Chaleechan, vice minister for foreign affairs, emphasised that Thailand has not only avoided being at a disadvantage in its ongoing conflict with Cambodia, but has also gained a diplomatic edge on the global stage. Speaking about the border dispute, he asserted that Thailand had won in the diplomatic arena, consistently advocating for a peaceful and bilateral resolution in accordance with international law.

“Thailand has always maintained that the solution to the Thai-Cambodian border issue should be through peaceful dialogue and bilateral negotiations,” said Ras “Even when Cambodia attempted to escalate the matter to the United Nations and International Court of Justice by attacking Thailand first and targeting civilian areas, it was Thailand’s restraint and commitment to diplomacy that ultimately led to a resolution in ASEAN, as Cambodia was urged to return to dialogue within ASEAN frameworks.”

He highlighted that no country globally has condemned Thailand or supported Cambodia, despite Thailand’s response to Cambodia’s attacks. Typically, larger countries are often seen as more likely to use force, but Cambodia’s portrayal as a victim was not supported by the international community. Ras affirmed that Thailand was in a stronger position diplomatically, always relying on factual and credible information for communication.While Thailand has faced challenges in the domestic information war, he acknowledged that delays in governmental responses due to the need for clear and verified evidence have impacted communication. However, he stressed that Thailand’s diplomacy remains strong on the international stage.

Regarding Cambodia’s authoritarian regime, he noted that the speed of action in such systems contrasts with Thailand’s openness and the diversity of views within Thai society. Unlike Cambodia, which has no independent media or genuine opposition to check its power, Thailand’s open society with independent media and opposition groups has created a more challenging environment for government communication.

Ras concluded by saying that while domestic communication has faced hurdles, Thailand continues to hold a diplomatic advantage internationally, and Thailand’s position remains strong on the global stage despite internal challenges.

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