PM Anuthpin Denies AI-Generated Audio Clip About Thai-Cambodian Border Opening, Reaffirms Thailand Terminated MOU 44 Unilaterally

At 11:00 AM on May 13, 2025, at Don Mueang Airport Terminal 2 in Bangkok, Prime Minister Anuthpin Charnveerakul and Interior Minister addressed an audio clip circulating on social media allegedly featuring the PM discussing opening the Thai-Cambodian border. "That's clearly AI," Anuthpin stated. "I don't speak that way. Don't believe it. Why does the method start sounding off every day? That's unreliable. I never said it. There will definitely be no border opening."

When asked about Hun Sen, chairman of Cambodia's Senate, calling on the Cambodian government to reject new bilateral negotiations with Thailand over maritime disputes following Thailand's MOU 44 termination, Anuthpin clarified that Thailand unilaterally terminated the agreement and required no permission or notification. He noted that during ASEAN meetings in Cebu, Philippines last week, he had already informed the Cambodian PM of the decision, which they acknowledged with disappointment.

Anuthpin stated that Thailand would pursue mandatory conciliation mechanisms, though Cambodia's position differs. Thailand's approach follows UNCLOS principles regarding maritime law, with no negotiation format yet determined. Regarding detained Thai nationals facing Cambodian military charges, he said his government is coordinating assistance. "If our people didn't intentionally violate their laws and aren't involved in smuggling or security threats, we'll seek their return. This is a government-level disagreement unrelated to the public," Anuthpin emphasized, urging citizens not to become entangled in the dispute.

On border wall construction progress, Anuthpin confirmed that the military has received budgetary approval from the government, with implementation proceeding through various security agencies including Army, Navy, and Royal Thai Armed Forces headquarters, each responsible for their respective border sections.