Proposed Relaxation of Military Tension in RBC Discussions by Second Army Area
Thailand Looks to Dial Down Tensions with Proposed Troop Reduction at the Thai-Cambodian Border
In an effort to cool things down between Thailand and Cambodia following a skirmish at Chong Bok, commanders of Thailand's Second Army Area have put forward a proposal to slash military presence along the border.
According to Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, the inches-close chase at Chong Bok in May didn't exactly ruin the vibe. He plans to bring the troop-cutting idea to the Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, set to take place in Ubon Ratchathani on June 27-28.
RBC to Discuss Border Peacekeeping
The RBC is a bilateral military mechanism, fostering dialogue between Thailand and Cambodia's armed forces at the regional level. Officials usually co-chair these meetings, representing their respective sides.
Besides troop reductions, the Second Army Area commander wants to pinpoint a few skeleton forces to keep watch on sensitive border areas.
Tensions at the frontier have been brewing, prompted by the border scuffle at Chong Bok, resulting in beefed-up military presences on both sides.
"Things have eased up since then," Boonsin assures us.
Dispute over Maps Remains
Although Cambodia keeps insisting on using a 1:200,000-scale map, Thailand sticks with its 1:50,000-scale map to assert its territorial sovereignty, Boonsin revealed.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates regarding border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Follow Thailand News on our website for the latest developments.
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- The proposal to reduce the military presence at the Thai-Cambodian border could have positive implications for both nations' health and economy, fostering a more peaceful business environment.
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