July 25, 2025
Thailand reduces external mediation, requires direct conversations with Cambodia
Thailand rejected mediation efforts by a third country to end the ongoing conflict with Cambodia, insisting that the Penh Penh stops attacking and resolving the controversy exclusively through bilateral talks, the Foreign Ministry said. This follows the development of a fighter aircraft on Thursday, which bombed a military target in Cambodia after the artillery on both sides killed at least 11 citizens in the last escalation of border conflicts. Reading: Thai Cambodian fighter bombs In addition, the United States, China and Malaysia – the current president of the ASEAN regional block – have all been offered to facilitate the dialogue.




