After Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, offered Mr. Um Sam An and his team an opportunity to present documents and evidence related to the Cambodia-Thailand border between boundary pillars No. 52 and No. 59 to the border technical task force of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs, Mr. Um Sam An responded that he needed a royal pardon from His Majesty the King first before daring to return to Cambodia. He also raised concerns about the safety of himself and his team, noting that no final decision has yet been made, as he is waiting to consult with his team first.
In a special message, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet provided five guarantees to Mr. Um Sam An and his team, inviting them to bring their documents and evidence to discuss directly with border experts in Cambodia. The discussion can be witnessed by journalists, party representatives, civil society organizations, students, intellectuals, and the public at an appropriate level, while negotiations with Thailand are not yet concluded and certain sensitive information cannot yet be made fully public. Samdech Thipadei also assured the safety of Mr. Um Sam An and his team during their stay in Cambodia, and pledged to cover the cost of air tickets, travel, and accommodation in case of any shortfall.
Previously, Mr. Um Sam An raised the issue of the temporary demarcation posts in the area between No. 52 and No. 59, claiming that most of the posts fall on Khmer land and accusing the Royal Government of ceding land to Thailand in exchange for peace and power. These claims sparked debate about the work of the technical task force of the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC). Meanwhile, citizens and political observers are waiting to see whether Mr. Um Sam An and his team will decide to accept this invitation to present documents and discuss their allegations. The Royal Government of Cambodia, for its part, has reaffirmed the use of diplomatic mechanisms and international law to resolve the border issue and pursue lasting peace.
