Border Security Not Affected by Parliament Dissolution

BANGKOK, Dec 12 (TNA) - Thailand's military-led press center affirmed on Friday that the dissolution of Parliament would not impede the nation's security operations, confirming that the caretaker government retains full legal authority to manage the escalating conflict along the border with Cambodia.

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee, Director of the Joint Press Center for the Thai-Cambodia Border Situation, stated that despite the House of Representatives being dissolved on December 11, the current cabinet continues to operate as a caretaker government, ensuring it holds complete legal authority to protect Thai citizens and manage national security without disruption.

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee, Director of the Joint Press Center for the Thai-Cambodia Border Situation, stated that although the House of Representatives was dissolved on December 11, the cabinet continues to operate as a caretaker government. This status, he said, ensures the government holds complete legal authority to protect Thai citizens and manage national security without disruption.

The border situation is highly tense, with the spokesman claiming the escalation was caused by Cambodia, which he said first carried out encroachment and attacks on multiple Thai areas. The Thai Army's response is a necessary and limited exercise of its right to self-defense under Thai and international law, aimed solely at ending the threat to civilian lives and preserving national sovereignty.

The government and the military confirmed they maintain full legal authority to issue orders and conduct operations. Martial law remains in effect in the border areas under Thailand’s security laws.

Air Chief Marshal Prapas stressed that Thailand remains committed to peaceful principles and is ready for negotiation once the situation is deemed safe. However, he added, the country would decisively and legitimately protect Thai territory for the primary objective of public peace.

The Joint Press Center urged the public to rely only on information from state agencies and to avoid sharing images or data that could compromise the safety of officials. -819 (TNA)