On July 30, 2025, Mr. Jakrapob Penkair, Advisor to the Secretary-General of the Prime Minister, took proactive steps to engage with the international community by meeting with foreign correspondents at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT). The session aimed to exchange perspectives and provide insights on Thailand’s international political stance. Attendees included journalists from leading outlets such as BBC, CNN, Nikkei, and several other international news organizations.
Mr. Jakrapob stated that although the original intention was to focus on economic issues—particularly Thailand’s ongoing trade tax negotiations—he chose to avoid discussing unresolved matters to protect national interests. Instead, he focused on broader principles and topics that had already been reviewed.
The nearly two-hour session, conducted entirely in English, centered on Thai-Cambodian relations and the roles of both Cambodian leaders—Samdech Hun Sen and Hun Manet. Mr. Jakrapob also touched on Thailand’s foreign policy direction, both regionally and globally, including relations with major powers and an overview of the domestic political landscape.
“I candidly explained Cambodia’s actions in the border conflict, where they initiated the gunfire and then spread fake news to portray Thailand as the aggressor. Most foreign journalists were already aware of these claims from prior reports issued by Thai sources. As time passed, the evidence became clearer—Cambodia had distorted the facts, resulting in a loss of credibility in international negotiations,” Mr. Jakrapob said.
He further noted that the meeting significantly helped clarify Thailand’s perspective to the international media and reduced misinformation caused by incomplete reporting. He reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to peaceful resolution and transparency in international diplomacy.
“Proactive international communication is not only about protecting our national image but also about affirming Thailand’s role as a responsible state that respects international norms,” Mr. Jakrapob concluded.
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