Thailand denies JBC discussed Cambodia’s ICJ plan over disputed border sites
The Thai Foreign Ministry denies that JBC discussed Cambodia’s plan to take four border sites to the ICJ during talks in Phnom Penh on June 14–15.
Following the sixth meeting of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) held from June 14 to 15 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s Secretariat of State of Border Affairs issued a statement on Sunday afternoon (June 15), claiming that the talks had included discussions on four disputed sites being brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
These locations are the Emerald Triangle area, Ta Muen Thom Temple, Ta Muen Toch Temple, and Ta Kwai Temple.
Later that same night at 10pm, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal clarification, dismissing widespread misunderstanding and confirming that no such issue was on the agenda.
In its statement, the ministry affirmed that the sixth JBC meeting did not include any discussion on Cambodia’s plan to refer the four locations to the ICJ.
Furthermore, it stressed that the meeting made no mention of the so-called “1:200,000 map” drawn up by the Franco-Siamese Commission, contrary to
Cambodia’s claims.
