Cambodia Tells Thailand to Honour Ceasefire as Observers See Trenches Advance at CH1

Phnom Penh, November 5, 2026: Cambodia has called on Thailand to strictly honour the ceasefire agreements after ASEAN observers saw Thai troops move their observation post and continue digging trenches forward, about 20 metres from their previous position, at CH1 Checkpoint in Pursat province.

The Cambodian Liaison Group facilitated the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) in the mission at 9:20 am in Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district, the Ministry of National Defence said.

The observers were tasked with monitoring, verifying and reporting on the border situation and assessing compliance with the measures set out in the Joint Statement following the ceasefire's entry into force.

Cambodia reaffirmed its full support for the AOT and stressed the need to strengthen its role and mandate to verify implementation of the ceasefire and all agreed measures, promoting transparency and accountability.

Photo: Ministry of National Defence
The ministry urged Thailand to adhere in good faith to the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the General Border Committee of Dec. 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement of Oct. 26, 2025, and other agreements, to find a peaceful, just and lasting solution under international law.

The Royal Government and the ministry reiterated their commitment to fully implement these agreements to restore normalcy and lasting peace and stability.


Source: Ministry of National Defence


Reported by The Khmer Daily Network