PM dismisses Cambodia threat

Hun Sen hints at halting Thai imports

- CHAIRITH YONPIAM PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has downplayed Cambodia's threat to stop importing Thai goods due to the border dispute, insisting the Thai government has yet to implement any measures to cut electricity supplies and internet access along the border with the neighbouring country.

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen threatened to halt imports of Thai goods. Cambodia alleged that Thailand was preparing to cut electricity and internet supplies along the border — claims the Thai government has since denied.

Speaking on the matter, Ms Paetongtarn clarified that Thailand has not yet enacted any such measures, stressing that any decisions related to border infrastructure must first be approved by the National Security Council (NSC).

She attributed the escalation to a misunderstanding, possibly due to leaked information that led Cambodia to believe Thailand had already begun such actions.

"I have spoken with Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to ascertain how this misinformation might have spread," she said.