Cambodia Lodges Strong Protest Against Post-Ceasefire Thai Military Violations of Its Sovereignty
Cambodia Lodges Strong Protest Against Post-Ceasefire Thai Military Violations of Its Sovereignty
Phnom Penh, 2 January 2026 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia has lodged a strong protest against Thailand over continued military violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, despite the ceasefire agreement reached at the Special Meeting of the General Border Committee on 27 December 2025.
Cambodia reported that Thai armed forces carried out coordinated military operations from 7 to 27 December 2025, forcibly entering and occupying areas clearly within Cambodian territory across four provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Preah Vihear, and Oddar Meanchey. These actions have continued after the ceasefire, including the demolition of civilian homes, infrastructure, and cultural sites, particularly in Banteay Meanchey and near the Thmor Da International Point of Entry in Pursat Province.
The Royal Government of Cambodia stated that Thailand’s continued military presence and destruction of civilian property constitute grave violations of international law, including the UN Charter and the Geneva Conventions, and directly contradict Thailand’s commitments under the ceasefire agreement and multiple bilateral border arrangements.
Cambodia stressed that the Cambodia–Thailand border is governed by the 1904 and 1907 treaties and that ongoing Thai military actions undermine the mandate of the Joint Boundary Commission and recent progress in border demarcation.
The Royal Government of Cambodia has demanded that Thailand immediately cease all hostile activities, withdraw its forces from Cambodian territory, respect the Joint Boundary Commission process, and fully comply with all ceasefire and peace agreements.
Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to resolving border issues peacefully in accordance with international law and called on the international community to urge Thailand to honour its obligations and refrain from actions that threaten peace and stability along the border.
