The Humanitarian Response Forum, known as HRF, has released a report showing that nine weeks after the ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border, the humanitarian situation has improved, but the number of displaced civilians has increased.
According to the HRF report covering the period from September 13 to October 3, 2025, conditions along the border between the two countries have continued to show improvement following the ceasefire.
The report notes that population movements have shifted, with over 16,000 people displaced due to the conflict as of October 2, 2025. This accounts for 44 percent of the total displaced population. Of these, more than 14,000 remain in temporary shelters, while over 1,300 are staying with friends or relatives.
The HRF, led by the World Food Programme and Danish Church Aid, is working closely with Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) and provincial authorities to coordinate humanitarian efforts in line with government response plans.
Deputy Governor and provincial spokesperson for Banteay Meanchey, Lee Sovannarith, told The Cambodia Daily that some organisational reports do not reflect the situation accurately. He stressed that the number of displaced people is not as high as reported by the HRF.
The Ministry of National Defense stated at a press conference on September 30 that the total number of displaced Cambodians reached 168,946 following the five-day conflict along the border. Among them, 38,447 were in Banteay Meanchey province, 29,717 in Preah Vihear, 34,264 in Battambang, 63,492 in Siem Reap, and 3,026 in Pailin province.
The report highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing improved humanitarian conditions with rising displacement, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and support for affected populations along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
