Thailand’s Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has publicly authorized the Royal Thai Armed Forces to proceed with full-scale military operations along the border with Cambodia. Speaking in a televised address on Monday, the Prime Minister invoked the authority of a National Security Council (NSC) resolution to launch the offensive, while simultaneously stressing that Thailand is acting strictly in self-defense and did not initiate the aggression.
The Self-Defense Mandate for Ground Invasion
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who took office in September 2025, confirmed that the government is fully committed to defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. His statement provided the necessary political and legal cover for the ground invasion, which saw Thai mechanized units successfully breach the first line of Cambodian defense in the southwestern sector earlier today.
In his address, the Prime Minister stated unequivocally:
* “The government confirms that Thailand will maintain the highest commitment to protecting the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with international law and the right to legitimate self-defense.”
* He reiterated: “Thailand has never wished for violence. I’d like to reiterate that Thailand has never initiated a fight or an invasion, but will never tolerate a violation of its sovereignty.”
This narrative—of acting in self-defense against a foreign aggressor—is essential for Thailand to maintain international legitimacy, especially as the ground invasion has begun. The NSC resolution cited by the Prime Minister previously authorized the suspension of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Declaration and authorized military operations in response to landmine incidents Thailand blamed on Cambodia in November. The current use of the resolution explicitly justifies the full-scale conventional military offensive now underway.
End of Negotiations and Military Objective
The Prime Minister’s authorization confirms the abandonment of the diplomatic track, despite the prior ceasefire and the mediation efforts led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Thai authorities have made it clear that the time for negotiations is over and that military force will now be used to reestablish full sovereignty over the disputed border areas, a goal that could lead to the occupation of Cambodian territory.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces have been ordered to prioritize the security and safety of the Thai public, with the Prime Minister confirming that all agencies are providing comprehensive care for the thousands of evacuated residents in the border provinces.
As Thai mechanized units advance from Sa Kaeo Province toward Cambodia’s Phra Preah Chan province, the conflict is expected to intensify rapidly. The Prime Minister’s firm commitment to military action under the NSC resolution ensures that the Thai forces will not face political pressure to halt their advance until their stated objective—full territorial control of the disputed zone—is achieved.
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