Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has stated that border disputes cannot be resolved through the use of armed force and must instead be addressed through technical measures and international law. The ministry reaffirmed that Cambodia upholds peace as a core principle and is committed to strictly implementing the ceasefire agreement.
Speaking at a press conference today, ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said Cambodia’s firm stance is to seek solutions through peaceful means while adhering to the principle of peace and maintaining full compliance with the ceasefire.
She added that Cambodia hopes Thailand will act in good faith to end military confrontations, restore peace and stability, and allow citizens of both countries to live in harmony.
The Defence Ministry called on the international community to urge Thailand to respect the ceasefire agreement, not only in words but through concrete actions. It appealed for an end to all violations and the removal of any equipment or devices allegedly placed inside Cambodian territory.
On August 10, Thailand’s Khaosod news outlet quoted the commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region, General Boonsin Padklang, as pledging to reclaim Ta Krabey temple and close Ta Moan Thom temple before his planned retirement in early October 2025. He claimed he had 51 days remaining in service and would spend the next month and 21 days pushing to place the Ta Krabey temple under Thai military control and shut down the Ta Moan Thom temple.
The Thai commander asserted that during a five-year conflict with Cambodian forces, the Thai military had tried four times over four days to seize Ta Krabey temple from eleven battle locations but failed due to strong Cambodian resistance, which he said included minefields.
Hours after his remarks, Cambodia’s Defence Ministry issued a late-night statement on August 10, describing the general’s comments as indisputable evidence of intentional and premeditated attempts to provoke and invade Cambodian territory.
On August 7, an Extraordinary General Border Committee meeting between Cambodia and Thailand was held in Malaysia. Both sides agreed on thirteen measures aimed at ensuring a ceasefire.
Speaking at a separate press conference today, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Chum Sounry urged Thailand to fully implement all thirteen points agreed at the extraordinary border committee meeting, especially the second point, which states that neither side should move its troops or conduct patrols beyond their current positions.
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry expressed hope that Thailand will adhere to all the agreed points to maintain peace and stability along the shared border.
