The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict along the border between Cambodia and Thailand.
In a message posted on the social media platform X on July 27 2025, António Guterres urged both sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire and to resolve the crisis through dialogue. He affirmed his readiness to join efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution.
Tensions between the two countries have been rising since July 24, when Thailand launched a military offensive against Cambodia. The conflict began near the site of the Ta Moan Thom temple, located in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province, close to the Thai border.
Despite calls from the international community, including direct intervention by the President of the United States on the night of July 26 Cambodia time, urging both nations to end the hostilities, Thai armed forces continued shelling Cambodian territory into the afternoon of July 27.
The situation remains volatile, with no confirmed ceasefire in place, as concerns grow over the potential for further escalation and regional instability. The United Nations and international partners continue to monitor developments closely.
