Unaltered progress in Cambodia's peace initiatives

In the heart of Southeast Asia, the Thai-Cambodian border has been the subject of recent tensions. Here's a rundown of the latest developments:

The newly elected Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, has been tasked with addressing a pressing issue: the curtailment of call-centre scams. This proposal was made by People's Party MP, Mr. Rangsiman Rome, shortly after Mr. Charnvirakul's election on September 5, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee is set to convene in Koh Kong province, Cambodia, from Sunday to Wednesday. This meeting is a follow-up to the previous gathering held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last month. The agenda includes discussions on border tension and the swift return of the situation to normal.

The border incidents have taken a toll, with the government pledging to allocate a budget to compensate those injured, affected, or killed, as well as military personnel who served at the border. The Department of Disasters Protection and Mitigation (DDPM) has provided over 90 million baht of financial compensation to residents affected by the border attack in seven provinces.

The situation in 11 locations has reportedly returned to a state of normality. Progress has also been made in home repairs, with 701 out of 885 houses damaged by the border attack having been repaired, amounting to a progress rate of 79.21%.

However, allegations have been made against Cambodia, with the Foreign Affairs Ministry responding to claims that Thailand had created turmoil in the Nong Chan area of Sa Kaeo. Reports suggest that Cambodia has been using sacks and logs to strengthen its troops' shelter arrangements in the border areas, and is also said to be using drones.

In response to these tensions, Mr. Rangsiman has proposed that Prime Minister-elect Charnvirakul file a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Cambodia. He has also stipulated that the government would not provide any resources to Cambodia in this matter.

Thai troops remain stationed around the clock in the border areas, maintaining a vigilant presence. It is hoped that the forthcoming Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee meeting will bring about a resolution to these ongoing tensions and bring peace to the region.

As the situation continues to develop, updates will be provided to keep the public informed.