Thailand rejects international mediation to end fighting with Cambodia

Story: :: Thailand rejects international mediation efforts to end the ongoing struggle with Cambodia

:: 25 July 2025

:: Bangkok, Thailand

:: Nicorndej Balankura,

Spokesman, Thai Foreign Ministry

“It is early for me to tell how long the conflict will last. You know, Thailand wants the conflict to end as soon as possible”

“Well, you know, that the binary mechanism is the best way to get out, this is a confrontation and between the two countries. Our doors are still open. But above all, first of all, the Cambodian side must stop.”

“A Lot of Our Allies, Our Friends, You Know, Countries Like the United States, China, Has Called Us. we don’t we need any mediation from a Third Country Yet.

“I believe in a peaceful solution. I believe in Thailand’s commitment. As for Cambodia, I urge them to match them to our faith. And this would end all violence.”

Boiling the border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia has turned into open hostility in many places on the front line with artillery changes during a second straight day.

Many of Thai civilians have died in the most severe struggle among the neighbors of the Southeast Asia for more than ten years, at least 16 people.

In his statement to the Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Nicorndej Balankura Reuters, the US, China and Malaysia, the current president of the ASEAN regional block, offered to facilitate the dialogue, but Bangkok is looking for a dual solution to the conflict.

“I don’t think we need mediation from a third country.” He said.

Cambodia and Thailand accuse the beginning of the clash early on Thursday, which rises rapidly from the small arms fire, a border where sovereignty has been discussed for more than a century.