Next week, the National Security Council (NSC) is reportedly set to consider dismantling the temporary border center, according to Phumtham's statements.
The National Security Council (NSC) is set to meet on Monday, August 18, 2025, to decide whether to dissolve the ad hoc centre monitoring the Thai-Cambodian border situation. This decision comes after a landmine blast in Si Sa Ket, which injured several Thai troops, causing renewed concerns about the border security[1].
Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has emphasized the need for a review of the current border situation before making a decision on dissolving the ad hoc centre. He acknowledged that the government cannot prevent people from being concerned about their safety due to border incidents[2].
The ad hoc centre, known as the Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation, is a temporary organization established to manage the border situation. Its dissolution would signal confidence in the improved stability following earlier clashes and diplomatic efforts. However, the centre could be reinstated if conditions worsen[2].
The meeting of the NSC will be crucial in determining the future of the ad hoc centre. If the NSC decides to dissolve the centre, responsibilities would likely be handed over to main agencies like the Interior Ministry and the armed forces, which are seen as capable of managing the situation under NSC oversight[2].
The recent violent incidents along the Thai-Cambodian border have necessitated a meeting of the General Border Committee, a multilateral forum for discussing and resolving border issues between Thailand and Cambodia[3]. Phumtham and the government agreed that a review of the current border situation is necessary before making a decision on dissolving the ad hoc centre[1].
Meanwhile, the Culture Ministry plans to propose "Nang Yai" for UNESCO inscription, marking a positive development away from the border tensions[4].
References: [1] "NSC to meet next week to decide on ad hoc centre's fate." The Nation, 13 Aug. 2025. Web. 14 Aug. 2025. [2] "Phumtham: NSC to review border situation before deciding on ad hoc centre's fate." Bangkok Post, 14 Aug. 2025. Web. 14 Aug. 2025. [3] "General Border Committee meets in Malaysia." Thai PBS World, 10 Aug. 2025. Web. 14 Aug. 2025. [4] "Culture Ministry to propose 'Nang Yai' for UNESCO inscription." The Nation, 12 Aug. 2025. Web. 14 Aug. 2025.
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