Hun Sen: Cambodia could arrest Thai leaders too

fter Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai declared that former Prime Minister Hun Sen and current Prime Minister Hun Manet would be arrested immediately if found in Thai territory, Samdech Techo Hun Sen shot back that if Thailand can arrest Cambodian leaders, then Cambodia could just as well arrest Thai leaders who have invaded and killed Cambodian citizens.

Samdech Techo posted on his social media on Monday night that, according to a recent report by a Thai newspaper, the acting Prime Minister of Thailand stated that Hun Sen and Hun Manet would be immediately arrested if found in Thailand.

He added that if the newspaper’s publication accurately reflects the acting Prime Minister’s remarks, who is nearing the end of his term, it reveals that he is a reckless individual who lacks understanding of customary law and diplomatic protocol.

“If Thailand is in a position to arrest Cambodian leaders, then Cambodia could likewise arrest certain Thai leaders who have invaded and killed Cambodian citizens,” Samdech Techo Hun Sen emphasised.

“The aggressors have violated customary law,” he said, adding, “Is this an effort to build trust and move toward better relations, or an act of provocation that could reignite conflict following the ceasefire agreement?”