Cambodia Calls on Thailand to Cease Disinformation Campaign and Recommit to Regional Dialogue, Spokesperson

Cambodia Calls on Thailand to Cease Disinformation Campaign and Recommit to Regional Dialogue, Spokesperson

Phnom Penh, August 7, 2025 — The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a strong appeal to the Kingdom of Thailand to halt its current campaign of public misinformation and instead return to a path of good-faith dialogue and regional cooperation. Speaking during a press briefing on the “Outcome of the Ceasefire Implementation between Cambodia and Thailand” held at the Office of the Council of Ministers at 11:00 AM today, H.E. Chum Sounry, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation emphasized that the dissemination of disinformation by Thai authorities undermines bilateral trust and jeopardizes the recent progress achieved under the ceasefire agreement between the two nations.

H.E. Chum Sounry further urged international media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by supporting independent verification mechanisms, including the proposed ASEAN Monitoring Team (AMT). He also called on global outlets to refrain from amplifying one-sided narratives that disregard verifiable facts and Cambodia’s documented adherence to restraint and diplomacy.

“As a peace-loving nation,” the Spokesperson stressed, “Cambodia reaffirms its strict compliance with the ceasefire agreement and its full cooperation with all regional and international efforts to stabilize the situation.” He also reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to maintaining peace along its borders and to working with ASEAN and the broader international community to prevent further escalation.

This statement comes amid rising tensions and growing concern over misinformation that could inflame public sentiment and derail regional peacebuilding efforts. Cambodian authorities continue to stress the importance of transparency, accountability, and multilateral collaboration as the foundation for sustainable peace.