Senators call for end of Cambodia border spat

Dozens of senators, led by Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja, have urged the government to convene a special session to find long-term solutions to the Thai-Cambodian territorial dispute.

- Bangkok Post

This came as the Royal Thai Armed Forces Monday released aerial photos on Monday (June 9) showing how Cambodian troops invaded Thai soil in the Chong Bok area of Ubon Ratchathani province in April and built a strong base there in May, leading to the recent skirmish.

Mr Mongkol said on Monday the repositioning of Cambodian troops in Ubon Ratchathani following the closure of border checkpoints was a positive sign, but it only de-escalates tension at the border.

He called on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to hold a special parliament meeting in which the government outlines facts and actions taken and allows MPs and senators to discuss measures to resolve the conflict.