In the bustling political sphere of Thailand, it seems all eyes are once again turning towards the calm yet tumultuous waters of the Gulf of Thailand. With a complex web woven over decades, the distinctive challenge of overlapped maritime territories between Thailand and Cambodia is making its way towards the fore yet again. This time, however, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is determined to set a course for amicable resolution with a reinvigorated approach, amidst murmurs of discontent and anticipation. In a recent announcement, Prime Minister Shinawatra unveiled plans to establish a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) within a mere fortnight. This new JTC is expected to be a renewed attempt to tackle the contentious issue of maritime boundary disputes—a task that has lingered since the bells of 2001 echoed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between these two neighboring nations. Alas, previous administrations have grappled, yet ultimately faltered…
