The Hague:A Thai delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, participated in the second meeting with the Conciliation Commission under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The meeting, aimed at addressing maritime demarcation issues between Thailand and Cambodia, took place at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
According to Thai News Agency, this closed-door meeting was a follow-up to the first session held in Singapore in September 2026. It involved in-depth discussions on clarifying positions and technical facts concerning maritime demarcation. The Thai delegation, which included Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Pakorn Nilapraphan as an advisor and Mr. Songchai Chaipatiyuth, Director-General of the Department of Treaties and Law, as the deputy agent, alongside representatives from various relevant agencies, presented technical information to ensure a fair resolution to the maritime boundary issues with Cambodia, grounded in international law.
The meeting also focused on discussing confidence-building measures to promote a conducive environment for reconciliation progress. These measures emphasized the importance of fostering a supportive atmosphere for the Commission's work, promoting constructive public communication, avoiding false and misleading information, exercising restraint, and fostering discussion and coordination channels. The Thai delegation expressed hope for serious implementation of these measures by both parties.
Thailand, as a State Party to UNCLOS, reaffirmed its commitment to cooperating constructively with the Conciliation Commission, integrating efforts from all relevant agencies to achieve a fair and sustainable maritime boundary determination. The delegation also emphasized the importance of protecting national sovereignty and safeguarding national interests throughout the reconciliation process.