PRIME Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today (June 5) said Thailand does not accept the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) while committed to a peaceful resolution of a border dispute with Cambodia, Amarin TV said.
The Thai Prime Minister underscored the country’s stance after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet this morning said the issue of three disputed temples, Prasat Ta Muen Thom, Prasat Ta Muen Tot, Prasat Ta Khwai (called Prasat Ta Krabey in Cambodian language), and Mombei area will not be included in the agenda of upcoming Joint Border Committee meeting as it has been decided to refer the case to ICJ.
Paetongtarn posted message on social media to say that she had discussed the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border after a clash at Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani province, on May 28 with Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Foreign Ministry’s Permanent Secretary while Deputy Prime Minister/Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai called to brief her during a visit to Chong Bok to closely monitor the situation and assess the overall picture.
The Thai government reaffirms the principle of peaceful resolution with respect for each other’s sovereignty and territory, she added.
Should Cambodia want ICJ to play a role in the disputed territory, the Thai government would like to state that Thailand has not accepted ICJ’s jurisdiction in any dispute from 1960 till today, she pointed out.
Issues that have arisen should only be resolved in the area of conflict and not expanded further, she added.
Thailand has always adhered to the bilateral discussion mechanism agreed upon by both parties in order to maintain good relations between the peoples of both countries, she mentioned.
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra holding a meeting on the border situation today, June 5, 2025. Photos: Amarin TV
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