Cambodia denies plan to arrest Thai PM Anutin over disputed border visit

Cambodia has denied reports of plans to arrest Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for allegedly entering disputed Cambodian territory during his visit on August 23. The Cambodian government asserts that no arrest warrant is being prepared and that the calls for prosecution stem from an independent commentary rather than government policy.

Anutin's visit to the Chong An Ma border area, which Cambodia calls An Seh, sparked controversy as it is claimed to be Cambodian land. The Documentation Center of Cambodia published an analysis arguing that Thai officials entering Cambodian territory could face prosecution under Cambodian law. However, this commentary was later clarified as an independent analysis, not a government decision.

Cambodia lodged a diplomatic protest against Anutin's visit, claiming he entered the area without authorization and sought to reinforce Thailand's territorial claim. Thailand maintains that Anutin visited Thai personnel at positions under the Joint Statement signed by both countries. Both sides continue to present competing interpretations of the disputed border, with the dispute requiring resolution through maps, treaties, and bilateral mechanisms recognized by both governments.