Pitipong, leader of the Pentharm Party, retorted to Som Rangsri, challenging him to take the matter to the International Court of Justice, pointing out that Hun Sen and Hun Manet will face serious scrutiny. He is ready to cancel MOU 43-44 if his party forms the government.
On 3 Dec 2026 GMT+7, Pitipong Temcharoen, leader of the Pentharm Party, posted on Facebook responding to Som Rangsri's call for Thailand to submit to the International Court of Justice process. He stated that the ICJ is not a platform for intimidation but a place where leaders must show accountability to the world. He emphasized the party's stance that if a case is filed at the ICJ, Thailand is not the party most at risk.
Pitipong said that if one trusts the international justice system, there is no reason to avoid it. But the truth must be accepted that if the case is fairly judged, the world's attention will not be on Bangkok but on Hun Sen and Hun Manet. This is because the international court does not only judge the defending country but also considers the leaders’ decisions, military orders, and impacts on civilians. If evidence clearly shows that leaders ordered unnecessary violence or escalated conflict, the issue will shift to personal accountability and war crimes.
Pitipong also announced a clear political stance that if the Pentharm Party forms the government, responsibility for the war will no longer be obscured by political power. Cambodian leaders directly involved will face two options: 1. stepping down through free and fair elections or 2. undergoing international justice processes, especially the International Criminal Court (ICC), to review personal accountability.
Regarding international relations, the Cambodian government must fully compensate Thailand for damages under international law. The party also supports revealing the truth to the Cambodian people to drive change through their own power, believing true peace arises from truth, responsibility, and justice—not silence or concealment.
Pitipong concluded on international agreements that if the Pentharm Party becomes government, MOU 43-44 will be canceled, and they will disclose in parliament the details of contracts signed by previous administrations.
"The question is not whether Thailand dares to go to the International Court, but whether Cambodian leaders are ready to let the world examine their decisions. The Pentharm Party is not afraid of the court but will not allow it to be used to legitimize violence. If they dare, then proceed."