Press Briefing -Update on the implementation of the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand
Press Briefing -Update on the implementation of the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand
11:00 AM, August 16, 2025
Keynote Address by H.E. LTG. Maly Socheata, the Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson:
Once again, this morning I would like to provide some updates following the entered into force of the ceasefire between the Cambodian and Thai Armed Forces on July 28, 2025, and after the extraordinary meeting of the GBC was concluded on August 7, 2025.
As of today, starting from 6:00 AM on 16 August 2025 up to 10:00 AM this morning, the situation at the frontline, Military Region 4 and Region 5—Preah Vihear, Uddor Meachey, and Banteay Meanchey Provinces—remains calm and steady. Cambodian military forces stand strong and fully vigilant in fulfilling their duties.
The Cambodian Armed Forces firmly respect and strictly implement the ceasefire reached on 28 July 2025, as well as the 13-point agreed minutes adopted at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 7 August 2025, under the observation of Malaysia, the United States of America, and the People’s Republic of China.
2. The extraordinary meeting of the Secretariat of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC), between Military Region 3 of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the Border Defence Command of Chanthaburi-Trat Province, in Thailand, was concluded with notable positive developments.
Today, the extraordinary meeting of the RBC, led by Major General Uy Heang, Commander of the Military Region 3, and Vice Admiral Aphi Chhat Sapprasert, Commander of the Border Defence Command of the Chanthaburi-Trat Province, will be held for a full day. Cambodia hopes that the meeting will yield positive and constructive outcomes, enhancing full and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement by both parties, which will restore peace, stability, and normalcy in the border areas.
It is important to note that the above-mentioned Extraordinary Meeting stemmed from the outcomes of the special meeting held on July 28, 2025, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and the Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC), which concluded on August 7, 2025. This meeting reaffirms the importance of maintaining regular communication between the armed forces of the military region and the border defence units of both parties, as well as striving to resolve issues peacefully and avoid confrontations.
3. At the same time, Cambodia continues to call on the Thai side to implement the above agreements and return 18 of our military personnel to Cambodia so they can reunite with their families, who have been waiting days and nights.
It is also important to note that Thai soldiers illegally arrested Cambodian military personnel immediately after the ceasefire took effect on the morning of 29 July 2025; as of 11:00 AM on 16 August 2025, their detention has lasted 18 days, 3 hours, and 10 minutes. The Ministry of National Defence, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and the international community will be precise in demanding that Thailand uphold its obligations under international law, and we will never abandon or leave any one of our family members isolated.
The Royal Government, the Armed Forces, and the Cambodian people stand united in defending their territory, dignity, and sovereignty with unwavering determination and clarity. Full implementation of the ceasefire by both sides will create a favorable atmosphere for restoring peace, stability, and normalcy to the relationship between our two countries and our peoples.
Thank you.
