Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Nakpanich said this morning that time for talks with Cambodia has well passed as Thai and Cambodian armed forces clashed along several areas on their border.
He said Cambodia had ignored all offers by Thailand for dialogue to lessen tensions over disputed border areas and the opening of border check-points.
“At this point, it’s no time for talks,” he said, recalling that Thailand has tried unsuccessfully to have bilateral talks with Cambodia for armed forces on both sides to redeploy away from the disputed border areas.
“We knew that as long as the troops were there, there was always a potential for clashes,” he said.
Gen Nattaphon, who is also director of the task force managing the Thai-Cambodian border situation, also said that Cambodian troops are known for their lack of disciple and often engaged in provocative activities.
