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Thailand's alarm over Chinese tanks supplied to Cambodia sits uneasily with its own advanced military arsenal and history of initiating border confrontations, raising questions about whether Bangkok fears Cambodian aggression or merely the erosion of military dominance.
Thailand and Cambodia are establishing a UN conciliation commission to resolve maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Thailand, but disagree on whether talks should include joint development of offshore energy resources worth an estimated US$300 billion.
Thailand and Cambodia are maintaining their commitment to resolve border tensions through dialogue, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed, following agreements reached at an ASEAN summit in May.
Thailand has formally accepted Cambodia's compulsory conciliation request under international maritime law to resolve their Gulf of Thailand boundary dispute, while making clear any recommendations will not be legally binding and bilateral negotiations remain paramount.