Paetongtan’s one-day trip to the Kap Choeng district in northeastern Surin province, which included stops at a hospital and chairing of a border security meeting, came just a day after it was reported that she had held direct talks with her Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet and his father, former premier Hun Sen.
“I personally spoke with the Cambodian prime minister, General Hun Manet, and Samdech Hun Sen, the president of the Privy Council and the Senate, to coordinate and negotiate to uphold national sovereignty and prioritise the interests of the people,” Paetongtarn told the media after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, as quoted by Thai local news outlet Khaosod.
For days, the two governments have exchanged statements, expressing commitment to finding a peaceful resolution.
“The result was that we managed to negotiate peacefully and avoid violent clashes,” Paetongtarn was quoted as saying by Khaosod.
During her trip on Wednesday, Paetongtarn, who is the youngest daughter of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, was accompanied by Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who are both also deputy prime ministers.
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