Overview

• On May 28, troops exchanged fire in a disputed area between Preah Vihear and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, killing a Cambodian soldier.
• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Phnom Penh will refer four undemarcated border sectors to the International Court of Justice for adjudication.
• Thailand’s government reiterated it does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and urged reliance on existing bilateral mechanisms to resolve the dispute.
• Thailand’s military declared itself ready to launch a “high-level operation” to defend sovereignty, citing intelligence of increased Cambodian troop readiness.
• The Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission is scheduled to meet on June 14 to seek a diplomatic settlement.