BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the United States should urge Cambodia to halt hostilities, stressing that Thailand has never initiated attacks in the ongoing border clashes.
Speaking after a meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday, Anutin said detailed explanations would be provided by National Security Council Secretary-General Chatchai Bangchuad.
Addressing reports of fuel trucks queued at the Chong Mek border checkpoint in Ubon Ratchathani, Anutin confirmed that the fuel shipments were destined for Laos and not Cambodia. He noted that Thailand cannot block exports to Laos, adding that there is no evidence of onward transfer to Cambodia.
In response to Cambodia’s efforts to raise the issue on international platforms by accusing Thailand of using heavy weapons, Anutin countered by questioning which side employed more severe weaponry, pointing to Cambodia’s use of BM-21 rocket systems against Thai positions.
When asked how Thailand would respond to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly applied tariff pressure on both Thailand and Cambodia to push for a ceasefire, Anutin replied briefly, “No response.”
He also dismissed suggestions that international pressure could prevent a ceasefire, saying he was unaware of any such pressure. When reporters cited U.S. measures, Anutin reiterated that Thailand had not fired first and said any calls for a ceasefire should be directed at Cambodia.
Anutin declined to comment on similar remarks by China’s foreign minister calling for an end to hostilities between the two countries. (TNA)
