Outgoing minister reflects on clashesDefence minister Gen Nattaphon NarkphanitFormer defence minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit shared insights about clashes with Cambodia, reflecting on key military decisions as he bid farewell to his ministerial post. Gen Nattaphon yesterday visited the Ministry of Defence to attend a farewell ceremony marking the end of his tenure. The event was attended by officials from the ministry, who presented him with roses as a gesture of appreciation. He revealed that, prior to the two rounds of border clashes, he personally urged his Cambodian counterpart, Gen Tea Seiha, to withdraw troops to avoid conflict. When those efforts failed, Thailand had to prepare to engage, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 04, 2026 13:33 UTC