Cambodia 'not seeking' conflict

Border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are expected to ease as both sides are holding talks to address the conflict, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.

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She was responding to recent statements made in a Facebook post by Hun Sen, the president of the Senate of Cambodia, regarding the Thai-Cambodian border situation.

Ms Paetongtarn said yesterday that upon reading Hun Sen's post, it became clear that ultimately he does not wish for any conflict or confrontation to arise.

The Thai premier said it is natural for national leaders to assert their respective countries’ positions in order to protect national interests. However, following discussions on Wednesday night, the army commanders of both sides were scheduled to meet yesterday to further clarify and formalise their positions.

She noted that there have been no violent incidents since Wednesday night, as both sides were able to reach a mutual understanding and agreed on the importance of maintaining peace. As a result, both parties have withdrawn their forces from the immediate area.