World Leader Correspondence Initiated by Hun Manet Regarding Ban Nong Ya Kaeo Incident
In the Sa Kaeo Province of Thailand, a border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has taken a turn for the worse. On September 17, a group of Cambodian protesters dismantled Thai defensive barriers, and the situation escalated when they reportedly threw sticks and stones, fired slingshots, and allegedly assaulted crowd control officers. This provocation prompted a response from Thai authorities, who used tear gas and rubber bullets.
The Cambodian government has issued a statement condemning the Thai officials' use of force, accusing them of encroaching across the border and attacking Cambodian civilians with tear gas, rubber bullets, and noise-making devices. In response, the Thai army maintains that their use of force was in retaliation to the provocation from approximately 200 Cambodian protesters.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has sent out letters to world leaders, seeking support from the international community and the regional bloc ASEAN, to halt Thailand's "unilateral actions" and prevent the escalation of tensions. The letters describe Thailand's actions as risking escalation of tensions and widening the conflict.
Thailand, however, has accused Cambodia of using its citizens as human shields in the border dispute. Anutin, a Thai official, has ordered a review of a UN trip after Cambodia petitioned the US leader, and has also rejected a claim made by another official, Anwar, regarding the border dispute, affirming Thailand's sovereignty.
The incident has raised concerns about escalating tensions between the two countries. The US State Department is calling for the two sides to quickly finalize the "terms of reference" to establish a longer-term observer mission comprised of ASEAN member states on both sides of the border. Thailand and Cambodia have already sent ambassadors to consult with ASEAN member states regarding the deployment of an observer mission.
Meanwhile, Angkor Wat has announced a ban on cars and motorbikes at the main entrance starting September 25. The US government is urging both Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate tensions and work towards a peaceful resolution. The incident has been reported by Reuters, and the situation remains volatile.
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