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Thailand's Joint Information Centre director has firmly rejected Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's assertion that Bangkok deployed anti-scam operations as cover for territorial occupation, demanding factual evidence and chronological clarity.
Thailand's anxiety over Chinese tanks delivered to Cambodia exposes a fundamental contradiction: Bangkok maintains overwhelming military superiority yet portrays modest Cambodian defence upgrades as existential threats while brandishing advanced fighters and conducting airstrikes.
Thailand and Cambodia are establishing a UN-backed conciliation commission to resolve competing claims in the Gulf of Thailand, but disagree on whether discussions should include joint development of oil and gas reserves worth an estimated US$300 billion.
The Philippines confirmed that Thailand and Cambodia are maintaining their commitment to resolve border tensions through dialogue, following agreements reached at May's ASEAN leaders' summit in Cebu.