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Government Encourages 'Greatest Self-Control'

Government expresses profound discontent over Ta Muen Thom incident in Cambodia, with Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai appealing for public and military composure.

Government advocates for utmost self-control
Government advocates for utmost self-control

Government Encourages 'Greatest Self-Control'

The recent border incident at the Ta Muen Thom Temple, a famous temple site in Surin province, has caused tension between Thailand and Cambodia. The confrontation, sparked by a heated disagreement between a Cambodian tourist and Thai soldiers, has been addressed through a combination of diplomatic measures, military coordination, and tourism regulation.

Diplomatic Measures Taken

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, urged restraint and cautioned against escalating the situation. He characterized the incident as a deliberate provocation by Cambodia aimed at stirring tension for international leverage. The Thai Foreign Ministry is considering recalling ambassadors as a diplomatic response, although the Thai government stressed that Cambodia's remarks, particularly from President Hun Sen, lack credibility internationally.

Military and Security Measures

A three-point agreement was reached between Thai and Cambodian military officials on July 16. Key points include the handling of problematic tourists by notifying the other country for their removal, the formation of area coordination teams to manage conflicts locally, and pre-screening of tourists before allowing entrance to the temple area. The Thai military has also reorganized tourism management in the area to prevent further incidents.

The Thai military has apologized for the tourist assault incident and has taken legal action against the perpetrator. Both sides have agreed that combat support units would not be sent into the buffer zone around the temple, with only border coordination teams managing the site to avoid military confrontation.

Current Status

The situation remains under controlled management through diplomatic dialogue, military coordination, and tourism regulation. Both governments continue to emphasize preventing further conflict escalation. The area remains sensitive due to Cambodia's non-recognition of the current border fence, which could fuel future tensions if construction proceeds.

In summary, the incident has been addressed with a combination of restrained diplomacy, legal accountability, and cooperative military protocols designed to manage and de-escalate conflict at Ta Muen Thom Temple while maintaining control and safety for visitors. The diplomatic tone remains cautious, with Thailand prepared to escalate measures if provocations continue but primarily focused on preventing violence and preserving border stability.

War-and-conflicts persistently linger in the background of this international dispute, as the situation between Thailand and Cambodia over the Ta Muen Thom Temple border incident continues to be a prominent topic in general-news and politics. Crime-and-justice took center stage when the Thai military apologies were extended for the tourist assault incident and legal action was taken against the perpetrator.

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