Thai Diplomat Cherdchai Chaivaivid Calls for Cambodia to Remain Silent on Border Issues at UN General Assembly

Thailand’s representative, Cherdchai Chaivaivid, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on September 29, 2026, calling for Cambodia to refrain from raising border-related matters in international discussions. He asserted that Thailand has upheld the ceasefire agreement signed on December 27, 2025, which was intended to halt hostilities along the shared border. The diplomat also highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis, noting that 20,000 Cambodian civilians remain displaced due to Thailand’s occupation of parts of Cambodian territory. The remarks were reported by multiple outlets, including the Phnom Penh Post and La Prensa 273, both of which cited the same key facts. The Thai government’s stance appears to be that it has maintained peace and stability in the region, while Cambodia has not publicly responded to the allegations. The situation has raised concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict and the potential for further escalation.