Border Conflict
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Cambodia Demands Thailand Halt Border Activities, Resume Demarcation Work
PHNOM PENH, July 15, 2026 – Cambodia has demanded that Thailand cease land clearing, road construction, and barbed wire installation in areas within Cambodian sovereign territory during an informal meeting between the two countries' Regional Border Committee secretariats.
The meeting took place on the morning of July 15 at the Choam-Sangam International Border Checkpoint in Anlong Veng District, Oddar Meanchey Province. The Cambodian delegation was led by Brigadier General Nith Narong, Head of the Cambodian RBC Secretariat, while the Thai delegation was led by Major General Kampanat Waphansu, Head of the Thai RBC Secretariat.
The Cambodian side welcomed the informal coordination meeting, which is held periodically to proactively and peacefully seek solutions to various issues and ease tensions along the border.
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Photo Credit: Ministry of National Defence
During the meeting, Cambodia demanded that Thailand cease activities such as land clearing for road construction, geographical expansion, and the laying of barbed wire in areas within Cambodian sovereign territory and areas not yet clearly demarcated. Cambodia emphasized the urgent necessity to commence demarcation work of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) as soon as possible, in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025.
Regarding incidents of shooting and explosions, Cambodia requested the most diligent verification to prevent misunderstanding and called for concrete measures to ensure such incidents do not recur and to avoid unnecessary escalation of tensions.
Cambodia also requested that Thailand cooperate in educating and enforcing discipline among its frontline forces to prevent provocative actions, including firing weapons, laying barbed wire, and using inappropriate language. Both sides were urged to jointly prevent the spread of fake news and disinformation intended to incite hatred and resentment.
Cambodia reaffirmed its strict adherence to the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee of December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Cambodia-Thailand Peace Agreement of October 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements.
— Source: Ministry of National Defence, July 15, 2026
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
The meeting took place on the morning of July 15 at the Choam-Sangam International Border Checkpoint in Anlong Veng District, Oddar Meanchey Province. The Cambodian delegation was led by Brigadier General Nith Narong, Head of the Cambodian RBC Secretariat, while the Thai delegation was led by Major General Kampanat Waphansu, Head of the Thai RBC Secretariat.
The Cambodian side welcomed the informal coordination meeting, which is held periodically to proactively and peacefully seek solutions to various issues and ease tensions along the border.
Images-Content-0736Photo Credit: Ministry of National DefenceDuring the meeting, Cambodia demanded that Thailand cease activities such as land clearing for road construction, geographical expansion, and the laying of barbed wire in areas within Cambodian sovereign territory and areas not yet clearly demarcated. Cambodia emphasized the urgent necessity to commence demarcation work of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) as soon as possible, in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025.
Regarding incidents of shooting and explosions, Cambodia requested the most diligent verification to prevent misunderstanding and called for concrete measures to ensure such incidents do not recur and to avoid unnecessary escalation of tensions.
Cambodia also requested that Thailand cooperate in educating and enforcing discipline among its frontline forces to prevent provocative actions, including firing weapons, laying barbed wire, and using inappropriate language. Both sides were urged to jointly prevent the spread of fake news and disinformation intended to incite hatred and resentment.
Cambodia reaffirmed its strict adherence to the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee of December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Cambodia-Thailand Peace Agreement of October 26, 2025, and other relevant agreements.
— Source: Ministry of National Defence, July 15, 2026
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
