Altered headline: "Media Warps Conflict Statements," penned by Nattaphon
In the aftermath of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee meeting on August 7, Acting Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit addressed issues of landmine clearance and cooperation in combating transnational crime.
Official sources report that Gen Nattaphon's remarks have been accurately presented, without distortion or misinterpretation. His statements emphasize the ongoing diplomatic and military communication efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the border conflict.
Gen Nattaphon's concerns centre around Cambodia's reluctance to commit to landmine clearance and crack down on cross-border crimes at subsequent meetings. This aligns with his expressed worries, as reported by official communications.
The Thai Ministry of Defence has provided further clarifications, reiterating Gen Nattaphon's commitment to peaceful negotiations and the utilization of established bilateral mechanisms to resolve border tensions. These clarifications refute claims circulating on social media, such as the dismantling of razor wire barriers or misrepresentations of Gen Nattaphon’s stance.
In relation to the ceasefire violations, Gen Nattaphon attributes these actions to acts carried out without order by Cambodian local units in the area. This stance is consistent with his emphasis on the importance of adhering to agreed-upon measures to ensure a peaceful resolution to the border conflict.
The Thai Ministry of Defence, through spokesman Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, has also highlighted the potential for distortion, incompleteness, or miscontextualization of information in media reports. Such practices could undermine domestic unity and the efficient management of the border conflict.
The focus remains on cooperation from Cambodia in addressing key issues such as landmine clearance and the combating of transnational crime, particularly online scams. Both countries continue to work towards a peaceful resolution, emphasizing the importance of open communication and mutual understanding.
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