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Thai JIC opens border areas to media for fact-checking
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BANGKOK — 7 September 2026, Thailand has opened key areas along its border with Cambodia to Thai and foreign media, allowing journalists and ASEAN observers to see the situation firsthand as Bangkok reiterated its commitment to facts, bilateral mechanisms and dialogue.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 7 September 2026, Thailand has opened key areas along its border with Cambodia to Thai and foreign media, allowing journalists and ASEAN observers to see the situation firsthand as Bangkok reiterated its commitment to facts,
- Air Chief Marshal Praphat Sonchaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Joint Information Center (JIC) on the Thailand-Cambodia situation, led a delegation of ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) members
- On Thailand’s position regarding the border situation, the JIC director said Thailand remained committed to the Joint Statement issued on 27 December 2025.
- The visit was aimed at giving foreign journalists an opportunity to observe the situation directly, receive information from relevant authorities and independently verify facts on the ground.
Summary
Air Chief Marshal Praphat Sonchaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Joint Information Center (JIC) on the Thailand-Cambodia situation, led a delegation of ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) members from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, along with Thai and international media, to inspect border areas on 7 September.
The visit was aimed at giving foreign journalists an opportunity to observe the situation directly, receive information from relevant authorities and independently verify facts on the ground.