Assistant FM confirms diplomats, military attachés to visit the border on August 1
Assistant Foreign Minister reiterates that Thailand will send diplomats to the border on August 1 and mocks Cambodia for rushing their mission, knowing safe timings after initiating attacks.
Ras Chaleechan, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commented on Cambodia’s swift organisation of a diplomatic and military attaché delegation to survey the conflict-ridden border area on Wednesday (July 30) following the ceasefire.
He explained that this prompt action could be attributed to Cambodia's earlier role in initiating the attacks on Thailand. As the party responsible for starting the hostilities, Cambodia is more familiar with the timings that ensure safety in such areas.
"The Thai government has taken a stance of restraint, adhering to international self-defence laws, while also carefully assessing security in the region to ensure that Cambodia does not violate the ceasefire again," he said.
Thailand plans to send its own diplomatic delegation to the area on Friday, August 1, Ras concluded.
