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Defence Minister not concerned with military support for Cambodia from China. Says Thailand is confident
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Thailand brushed off China’s arms support for Cambodia as Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul insisted Bangkok would strengthen its own defences before PM Anutin’s crucial Beijing visit. Border tensions, Chinese tanks and regional security will dominate Jul
Key facts
- Thailand brushed off China’s arms support for Cambodia as Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul insisted Bangkok would strengthen its own defences before PM Anutin’s crucial Beijing visit
- Defence minister dismisses talk of Cambodia-China military ties as Thailand focuses on its own security
- Anutin to lead military chiefs to Beijing for security talks and broader strategic cooperation in July
- Thailand says Chinese arms deliveries were agreed before ties with Cambodia sharply deteriorated recently
- China balances close military ties with Cambodia while reassuring Thailand on broader regional cooperation
- Thailand seeks reassurances from Beijing as border tensions with Cambodia continue to dominate the agenda
Summary
Thailand has shrugged off China’s expanding military support for Cambodia, insisting it will bolster its own defences while confronting the kingdom’s most sensitive regional security challenge in years through diplomacy.
Thailand will not be distracted by China’s military support for Cambodia, Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Bunthamcharoen declared on Friday.