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Cabinet approves scrapping of Thailand–Cambodia maritime pact, talks to continue under UNCLOS - Thai Enquirer Main
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Thailand’s cabinet has approved the cancellation of a long-standing agreement with Cambodia governing overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, a move the government says will reset negotiations under international law.
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- The deal—known in Thailand as “MOU44”—is a 2001 memorandum of understanding that created a framework for the two countries to negotiate maritime boundaries while jointly developing offshore oil and gas resources in disputed waters.
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Summary
The deal—known in Thailand as “MOU44”—is a 2001 memorandum of understanding that created a framework for the two countries to negotiate maritime boundaries while jointly developing offshore oil and gas resources in disputed waters.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on May 5 that the cabinet endorsed scrapping the agreement and that a formal notification will be sent to Phnom Penh. The revocation will take effect once both signatories are officially informed.