Thai PM's Adviser Exposes Cambodian 'Fake News' at FCCT Briefing

Jakrapob Penkair, an adviser to the Prime Minister's Secretary-General, revealed today that he engaged in an extensive two-hour discussion with foreign correspondents at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) on Wednesday (30th July 2025). 

Representatives from various international media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, and Nikkei, attended the briefing.

Jakrapob stated that while he initially intended to discuss ongoing Thai trade tariff negotiations with the US, he opted to speak only in broad principles and address past issues to avoid prejudicing national interests given the unresolved nature of the talks.

The primary focus of the nearly two-hour, all-English discussion, according to  Jakrapob, centred on Cambodia and its leaders, Hun Sen and Hun Manet. 

He also provided an overview of Thailand's international relations on regional, Asian, continental, and global scales, particularly concerning major powers, alongside a review of domestic political issues.

"We highlighted Thailand's strengths to the world through these media outlets and also exposed Cambodia's behaviour," Jakrapob asserted. 

He claimed that most journalists present were already aware from previous Thai disclosures that "Cambodia was the one who initiated the provocations, opened fire, and used fake news to gain an advantage."

He further added, "As time passed, evidence proved those claims to be false, leading to their embarrassment and ultimately a loss of standing in international negotiations."

The adviser's remarks suggest an effort to counter narratives potentially damaging to Thailand's image on the global stage.