https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cambodia-and-thailand-begin-un-backed-conciliation-on-maritime-disputeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cambodia-and-thailand-begin-un-backed-conciliation-on-maritime-disputehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cambodia-and-thailand-begin-un-backed-conciliation-on-maritime-dispute#u71652Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:15:26 +0000Thailand and Cambodia have started a UN-backed conciliation process in Singapore to resolve a maritime dispute over contested waters. The first meeting concluded Wednesday, featuring opening statements from both nations. Thailand's foreign minister accused Cambodia of "playing the victim" during the proceedings, while Thai representative Sihasak defended Thai sovereignty. The dispute involves claims to a seabed valued at US$300 billion. The process is being conducted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).Why it mattersThe two nations have faced decad