Sihasak reaffirms Thailand’s UNCLOS stance: maritime borders must be settled before resource sharing
BANGKOK — 18 September 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand remains committed to clearly demarcating its maritime boundary with Cambodia before discussing joint resource development or benefit-sharing. Speaking at 07:20 at Government House on Thursday, Sihasak said the first meeting of the Compulsory Conciliation Commission under the 1982 United…
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reaffirmed the country's stance on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) regarding maritime borders, stating that they must be clearly demarcated before discussing resource sharing with Cambodia. Speaking at Government House on September 18, 2026, Sihasak emphasized the importance of sincerity in negotiations and a sustainable settlement, which he defined as establishing the maritime boundary first.
He also noted that Cambodia shared this view, but would like to move towards benefit-sharing and joint development if the boundary delimitation process takes time. Sihasak further stated that Thailand's relations with Cambodia were improving and that the country remained committed to avoiding any incidents that could lead to confrontation.
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