According to a report by Thailand's “National Daily” on the 16th, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasa said in an interview about the Thai-Cambodia conflict that the cease-fire must be “implemented in both directions” and that the Thai side's position is “Thailand will not agree to a cease-fire unless Cambodia stops the exchange of fire first.” The Cambodian side had yet to respond to the Thai side's statement when this newspaper was finalized. Sihasa said that Thailand is always willing to seek a peaceful solution, but only if the cease-fire arrangement is enforceable and sustainable; otherwise, negotiations will be difficult to proceed. He also stressed that the Cambodian side used “heavy weapons” to cause damage to Thai territory. Furthermore, the Thai side denies claims about “foreign mercenary intervention,” saying that there are currently no relevant reports.

According to a report by Thailand's “National Daily” on the 16th, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasa said in an interview about the Thai-Cambodia conflict that the cease-fire must be “implemented in both directions” and that the Thai side's position is “Thailand will not agree to a cease-fire unless Cambodia stops the exchange of fire first.” The Cambodian side had yet to respond to the Thai side's statement when this newspaper was finalized. Sihasa said that Thailand is always willing to seek a peaceful solution, but only if the cease-fire arrangement is enforceable and sustainable; otherwise, negotiations will be difficult to proceed. He also stressed that the Cambodian side used “heavy weapons” to cause damage to Thai territory. Furthermore, the Thai side denies claims about “foreign mercenary intervention,” saying that there are currently no relevant reports.