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Cambodia Demands Border Action, Defends Maritime Conciliation After Thai PM’s UN Criticism

Cambodia's Foreign Minister, Prak Sokhonn, addressed the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2026, urging Thailand to implement border agreements, resume demarcation work, and allow over 20,000 displaced Cambodian civilians to return home. Cambodia defended its decision to seek international conciliation over the maritime dispute, following criticism from Thailand’s Prime Minister at the UN. The immediate consequence is heightened diplomatic tension between the two nations.

Cambodia's Foreign Minister, Prak Sokhonn, called on Thailand to implement existing border agreements, resume joint demarcation work, and permit the return of more than 20,000 displaced Cambodian civilians. The call came after Thailand’s Prime Minister criticized Cambodia’s approach to the maritime dispute during a speech at the UN General Assembly. Cambodia defended its decision to pursue international conciliation, framing it as a necessary step to resolve the dispute. The Thai PM’s remarks at the UN were seen as a direct challenge to Cambodia’s position, escalating tensions between the two neighbors.

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Cambodia-Thailand Border and Maritime DisputesCambodia-Thailand Border and Maritime Disputes: Diplomacy and Boundary Negotiations

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IndependentThe Phnom Penh PostSep 27, 01:15 PM
Cambodia urges border action, defends maritime conciliation after Thai PM’s UN criticism

Cambodia has urged Thailand to implement existing border agreements, resume joint demarcation work and allow more than 20,000 displaced Cambodian civilians to return home, while defending its decision to seek international conciliation over the countries’ maritime dispute. In an address to the UN General Assembly on September 26, Prak Sokhonn, Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs [...]

IndependentLa PrensaSep 27, 01:15 PM
Cambodia urges border action, defends maritime conciliation after Thai PM’s UN criticism

Cambodia has urged Thailand to implement existing border agreements, resume joint demarcation work and allow more than 20,000 displaced Cambodian civilians to return home, while defending its decision to seek international conciliation over the countries’ maritime dispute. In an address to the UN General Assembly on September 26, Prak Sokhonn, Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs [...]