Thai Prime Minister Anutin stated that if U.S. President Trump wishes to help Thailand and Cambodia sign a peace agreement, the Cambodian side must first stop threatening Thailand and comply with previous ceasefire agreements before Thailand will initiate talks.
Anutin confirmed on Thursday (October 9) that he had received a letter from Trump expressing his wish for Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their conflict through negotiations.
He said he would reply to clarify the Thai position, namely that as long as Cambodia fulfills four conditions proposed by Thailand—removal of heavy weapons to ensure the safety of Thai citizens, clearing of landmines, addressing fraud issues, and proper management of Cambodian citizens residing in Thailand—the two sides can resume dialogue.
He emphasized that while Trump’s mediation was well-intentioned, Cambodia must first seriously abide by the set conditions.
U.S. political news site "Politico" previously cited sources as saying that Trump had agreed to attend the ASEAN summit to be held in Malaysia from October 26 to 28, but only on the condition that he would chair and witness the signing of the Thai-Cambodian peace agreement, and that no Chinese officials would be invited to the signing ceremony, highlighting Trump’s leading role and downplaying China’s mediation efforts between Thailand and Cambodia.
However, senior White House officials denied any link between Trump’s attendance at the summit and the peace agreement. An official said: “The President is indeed pushing for the deal, but it’s not a prerequisite for attending the summit.” He also emphasized that China has nothing to do with the current peace talks: “Trump is leading this agreement—China is not involved.”
Analysts pointed out that Trump is actively shaping the image of a "global peacemaker," aiming to vie for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. He earlier claimed that since resuming the presidency this January, he has successfully resolved seven global conflicts, including the Thai-Cambodian border dispute.
Thailand and Cambodia have long-standing border disputes; a five-day conflict broke out in late July this year but ended with a ceasefire brokered by U.S., China, and ASEAN chair Malaysia. However, both sides have repeatedly accused each other of violating the agreement, and sporadic clashes continue to erupt along the border.
In August this year, after signing the ceasefire agreement with Thailand, Cambodia nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his key role in preventing regional tensions from escalating.
In response, Anutin stated: “Who gets the award has nothing to do with Thailand. I only care about Thailand’s interests, the safety of our people, and national sovereignty.”
It is understood that Cambodia recently refused Thailand’s request to evacuate residents from disputed areas, leading Thailand to boycott this week’s regional border committee meeting, causing negotiations to once again stall.
He said he would reply to clarify the Thai position, namely that as long as Cambodia fulfills four conditions proposed by Thailand—removal of heavy weapons to ensure the safety of Thai citizens, clearing of landmines, addressing fraud issues, and proper management of Cambodian citizens residing in Thailand—the two sides can resume dialogue.
He emphasized that while Trump’s mediation was well-intentioned, Cambodia must first seriously abide by the set conditions.
U.S. political news site "Politico" previously cited sources as saying that Trump had agreed to attend the ASEAN summit to be held in Malaysia from October 26 to 28, but only on the condition that he would chair and witness the signing of the Thai-Cambodian peace agreement, and that no Chinese officials would be invited to the signing ceremony, highlighting Trump’s leading role and downplaying China’s mediation efforts between Thailand and Cambodia.
However, senior White House officials denied any link between Trump’s attendance at the summit and the peace agreement. An official said: “The President is indeed pushing for the deal, but it’s not a prerequisite for attending the summit.” He also emphasized that China has nothing to do with the current peace talks: “Trump is leading this agreement—China is not involved.”
Analysts pointed out that Trump is actively shaping the image of a "global peacemaker," aiming to vie for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. He earlier claimed that since resuming the presidency this January, he has successfully resolved seven global conflicts, including the Thai-Cambodian border dispute.
Thailand and Cambodia have long-standing border disputes; a five-day conflict broke out in late July this year but ended with a ceasefire brokered by U.S., China, and ASEAN chair Malaysia. However, both sides have repeatedly accused each other of violating the agreement, and sporadic clashes continue to erupt along the border.
In August this year, after signing the ceasefire agreement with Thailand, Cambodia nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his key role in preventing regional tensions from escalating.
In response, Anutin stated: “Who gets the award has nothing to do with Thailand. I only care about Thailand’s interests, the safety of our people, and national sovereignty.”
It is understood that Cambodia recently refused Thailand’s request to evacuate residents from disputed areas, leading Thailand to boycott this week’s regional border committee meeting, causing negotiations to once again stall.