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Ex-navy chief of staff wants Thailand to reject Cambodia’s UNCLOS proposal

13 Sept 12:35 Key points summarised by AI

Former navy chief Admiral Pallop Tameesanont urges Thailand to reject Cambodia's UNCLOS proposal, fearing it grants international bodies undue influence over Thai territorial sovereignty.
He warns that even non-binding compulsory conciliation could lead to a committee dictating maritime territory sharing, potentially without Thailand's participation.
Admiral Pallop emphasizes that the disputed zone includes areas already under Thai sovereignty and advocates for direct bilateral negotiations with Cambodia.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow supports direct talks, stating UNCLOS intervention would not efficiently address the problem and Thailand is not avoiding international obligations.

Yesterday 07:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Cambodia achieved their first concrete outcome in maritime talks by agreeing on confidence-building measures to enhance trust and create a positive negotiation environment.
These measures, hailed as a significant milestone by the Conciliation Commission chair, reflect flexibility from both nations and aim to improve communication for a lasting agreement.
Discussions on maritime boundary delimitation made meaningful progress, with both countries elaborating positions and committing to cooperation under international law, with a third meeting planned.