France · China · Nation Thailand
Thailand monitors Cambodia’s Chinese tanks as NSC says border tension remains manageable
Compiled by KHAO Editorial — aggregated from 1 outlet. See llms.txt for citation guidance.
◌ Single Source
Thailand is monitoring Cambodia’s receipt of Chinese-made T59D tanks but has found no sign that the hardware has been moved to the Thai-Cambodian border, Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen said on Wednesday.
Key facts
- Speaking at Government House on June 10, Adul addressed reports that Chinese officials had requested a meeting after delivering 39 T59D tanks to Cambodia.
- Asked how China had explained the tank delivery to Thailand, Adul said China and Cambodia had conducted joint military exercises for a long time, dating back to 2016.
- We know it is part of an existing arrangement for joint training, under which a commitment was made to deliver some military equipment, in this case the T59D tanks.”
- Asked whether Thailand would object or discuss the issue with China, as the contract reportedly involved the delivery of up to 93 tanks, Adul said Thailand would have to see whether Cambodia brought them into border areas.
Summary
Speaking at Government House on June 10, Adul addressed reports that Chinese officials had requested a meeting after delivering 39 T59D tanks to Cambodia.
He said that on the previous day he had travelled with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to Vietnam, where they attended meetings and were accompanied by the commanders of the armed forces to strengthen relations.