BANGKOK — Thai and Cambodian officials convened a special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward stabilizing tensions along their shared frontier one month after a ceasefire was declared. The talks focused on disarmament, humanitarian cooperation, and joint efforts to combat transnational crime.

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Acting Thai Defence Minister Gen. Natthaphon Nakphanich emphasized the necessity of peaceful resolution, stating, “Since the two countries cannot move away from each other, it is vital they resolve issues peacefully to allow their people to return to normal life.”

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The committee agreed to five key measures: both nations will withdraw heavy weapons from border areas; a joint working group will accelerate landmine clearance in conflict zones; a bilateral task force will tackle online scams, with Thailand sharing intelligence on over 60 scam center locations; a special committee will address territorial disputes, beginning with the contentious Nong Chan village area; and the Regional Border Committee will explore reopening border crossings to revive trade and mobility.

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A follow-up meeting is scheduled to be held in Thailand within 30 days to assess progress. The agreements signal a renewed commitment to diplomacy after weeks of armed clashes that displaced thousands and strained bilateral relations. The outcomes are expected to bolster security, economic activity, and humanitarian conditions in the border region.

-Thailand News (TN)