Thailand’s Special Task Force (STF) has announced that it will hold a series of Regional Border Committee (RBC) meetings with Cambodia this month to discuss ongoing border issues, including mine clearance.
The move comes as an Asean delegation prepares to observe the border situation and a senior Thai official reveals that Cambodia’s recent troop reinforcements are considered “within an acceptable range.” Speaking at Government House, Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, spokesperson for the Thailand-Cambodia STF, stated that the border situation has been stable despite ongoing monitoring of Cambodian forces strengthening their positions.
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Source: The Star News
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