# Thailand Emphasizes Maritime Boundary as a Key Focus in UNCLOS Talks

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/cambodia/329235-thailand-emphasizes-maritime-boundary-as-a-key-focus-in-unclos-talks
- Published: 2026-09-17T15:38:09+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister emphasized maritime boundary delimitation as 
key in UNCLOS proceedings with Cambodia, while addressing land border tensions and
confirming readiness for upcoming meetings in The Hague.**

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## Key Points

 *  Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasized Thailand’s commitment
   to maritime boundary delimitation in conciliation proceedings with Cambodia under
   UNCLOS, following the first Commission meeting in Singapore on September 16, 
   2026. Thailand presented its position and responded to the Commission’s inquiries
   in alignment with international law.
 *  Thailand’s delegation, which includes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant
   agencies, is preparing for the upcoming meeting in The Hague, attended by Cambodian
   representatives.
 *  Responding to reports of Cambodian troops digging trenches at Hill 450, Sihasak
   noted the issue relates to land borders and doesn’t directly impact the maritime
   conciliation process. He stated that such developments could affect the atmosphere
   of discussions, while refraining from speculating on their intent pending an 
   investigation.

 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated
that Thailand has reaffirmed that maritime boundary delimitation remains its primary
focus in the conciliation proceedings with Cambodia under the United Nations Convention
on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

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​Following the Conciliation Commission’s first meeting in Singapore on September
16, 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister said both parties presented their positions.
Thailand addressed the Commission’s questions in accordance with international law
and clearly outlined its stance on maritime delimitation.

​Thailand’s delegation, which includes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant
agencies, is preparing for the next meeting in The Hague, the Netherlands, which
Cambodian representatives have also agreed to attend.

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​Addressing reports of Cambodian troops digging trenches at Hill 450 near Chong 
Kradon and Chong Sa-ngam in Phu Sing District, Sisaket Province, the Deputy Prime
Minister said the issue pertains to the land border and is not directly part of 
the UNCLOS maritime conciliation process. He added that developments along the land
border could influence the atmosphere of discussions and mutual trust.

​When asked whether the reported incident was intended to create tensions during
the UNCLOS meeting, Sihasak declined to speculate, saying that relevant authorities
will conduct a thorough factual investigation before making any official conclusions.

**Source** : [Thailand Reaffirms Maritime Delimitation as Priority in UNCLOS Conciliation](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/542072)