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Cambodia outlines three options for maritime dispute with Thailand
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Khmer Times has reported what it described as a major diplomatic development, presenting Cambodia’s perspective as it seeks a peaceful and lasting resolution to the dispute over overlapping maritime areas with Thailand through international legal mec
Key facts
- The report cited Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn as saying the process would help “turn a new page”
- Khmer Times added that the two countries began maritime boundary negotiations in April 1995 and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning the overlapping maritime area in 2001.
- The Cambodian outlet also cited Prak as saying that Thailand had announced on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) that it was unilaterally cancelling the 2001 MOU, despite Cambodia’s calls for adherence to the agreement.
- Khmer Times concluded that Cambodia expected Thailand to participate constructively in the process while also complying with existing bilateral agreements, particularly the joint statement dated Saturday (December 27, 2025).
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Summary
The report cited Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn as saying the process would help “turn a new page” in bilateral relations.
According to the Cambodian media report, Prak outlined Cambodia’s principal position at the first meeting of the Conciliation Commission between Cambodia and Thailand, held over three days in Singapore.