PUBLISHED: 6 Mar 2025 at 04: 00
According to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Thailand did hold conversations with Cambodia over the fire that destroyed the Tri Muk Pavilion next Saturday.
The Emerald Triangle’s lovely green forests serve as a symbol of connection between Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.
Talks are anticipated to take place tomorrow during the 17th Meeting of the General Border Committee ( GBC ), according to Mr. Phumtham, who also serves as the country’s defense minister.
About three decades ago, soldiers from the three countries constructed the pavilion in the Emerald Triangle, a 12-square-kilometer secured forest advanced that extends the boundaries of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.
According to Mr. Phumtham, the fire was not an attack or an action of symbolic animosity toward Thailand, as some people, especially users posting website, have speculated.
The Royal Thai Army’s official, Maj Gen. Winthai Suvaree, claimed yesterday that the flames had first started in a nearby town before spreading to the construction.
Observers claim that Mr. Phumtham’s remarks were in fact heavily influenced by a report the Suranari Task Force put up regarding the flames incident.
The military spokesman said the film that was circulated online shows Thai soldiers lowering a Thai symbol and cutting barbed cable that had been erected by Thai soldiers to indicate the border is now being reviewed.
However, preliminary investigations point to the fact that the clips were shot long ago and were not connected to this incident.
According to Maj Gen Thanathip Sawangsang, spokesman for the Defense Ministry,” Any issues will be resolved through discourse, no force.”