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Situation 'fragile' at border as Chinese tanks arrive
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The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains fragile, but is still under control, says National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad.
Key facts
- His comments came amid reports that China had delivered T-59D tanks to Cambodia.
- The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains fragile, but is still under control, says National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad.
- He described the tanks as refurbished older models supplied under an existing agreement between Cambodia and China, which have conducted joint military exercises since 2016.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also downplayed concerns on Wednesday over reports of China's handover of T-59D tanks to Cambodia under a defence cooperation arrangement.
Summary
His comments came amid reports that China had delivered T-59D tanks to Cambodia.
Speaking before the cabinet meeting, Mr Chatchai said officials had assessed the situation and agreed conditions remained sensitive. However, local authorities on both sides were still able to communicate and manage problems on the ground, he said.