Thailand Official Refuses to Send Detained Cambodian Activists Home During Hun Manet Visit

During Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's visit to Thailand, a Thai official stated that three Cambodian activists detained in Thailand will not be deported back to Cambodia and will be resettled elsewhere, following concerns raised by human rights groups. The activists and their families are recognized as refugees by the UN and were arrested for immigration violations just days before Hun Manet's visit. The Thai and Cambodian leaders also pledged to strengthen cooperation to combat transnational crimes, with Thailand expressing its commitment to not allowing harmful activities against its neighbors.