Thailand holds edge in sea spat: senator (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand's senator claims the country has a strong advantage in the maritime dispute with Cambodia, citing the appointment of former ITLOS presidents to assist its case and opposing Cambodia's benefit-sharing proposal.

• Senator Nophadol In-na states Thailand has a strong advantage in the maritime dispute with Cambodia under Unclos.
• Thailand appointed two former ITLOS presidents as conciliators and a senior diplomat to lead its delegation.
• Nophadol opposes Cambodia's proposal to discuss benefit-sharing before defining maritime boundaries.