(BangkokPost.com) - Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Tharit Charungvat believed member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have enough understanding on the Thai-Cambodian border dispute, and they would not take sides, as the Cambodian government claimed.
Earlier on Thursday, Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong accused Asean for taking side with Thailand following the brief gunfire between the two countries at the disputed border area near Preah Vihear temple on Wednesday.
Mr Tharit said all countries have their own judgment and freedom to carry out their foreign policies.
Asean has existed for 40 years, comprising both old and new members, and different views could happen, the foreign spokesman added.
Commenting on who incited the armed confrontation on Wednesday, Mr Tharit said Thailand did not start the gunfight even though the country has better arms. He said Thailand does not want violence to erupt and escalate, and called for Cambodia to return to bilateral talks.
Earlier on Thursday, Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong accused Asean for taking side with Thailand following the brief gunfire between the two countries at the disputed border area near Preah Vihear temple on Wednesday.
Mr Tharit said all countries have their own judgment and freedom to carry out their foreign policies.
Asean has existed for 40 years, comprising both old and new members, and different views could happen, the foreign spokesman added.
Commenting on who incited the armed confrontation on Wednesday, Mr Tharit said Thailand did not start the gunfight even though the country has better arms. He said Thailand does not want violence to erupt and escalate, and called for Cambodia to return to bilateral talks.
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