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

Keynote Address by H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence:

4:00PM, August 11, 2025

For this afternoon’s session, I would like to updates you all of the situation 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.

I. Starting from 10:00am of August 11, 2025 up to 03:00pm, the situation at the frontline along Preah Vihear and Uddar Meachey Provinces remain calm and steady. Cambodian military forces stand strong and fully vigilant in fulfilling their duty.

II. The positive outcome of the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodian-Thai General Border Committee (GBC) reflects the mutual determination of both sides to work together to promote lasting peace, stability, cooperation and development for the mutual benefit of both countries. Therefore, the next most important step for both sides is to show their will, commitment, respect and implement honestly, truly and practically what has been agreed upon.

In this briefing session, I would like to reiterate some key points among the agreements reached at the Extraordinary Meeting of the GBC on August 7, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur:
– In this spirit, both sides agreed as follows:

1. Both sides agree to a ceasefire involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians and civilian objects and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas. Both sides must avoid unprovoked firing towards the other side’s positions or troops. This agreement must not be violated under any circumstances.

2. Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement as it is at the time ceasefire reached at 24:00 hours (local time) on July 28, 2025. There shall be no troop movements including patrol towards the other side’s position.

3. Both sides agree not to increase forces along the entire Cambodia-Thailand border. Any reinforcement would heighten tensions and negatively affect long-term efforts to resolve the situation.

4. Both sides agree not to undertake provocative actions that may escalate tensions. This includes military activities to enter the other side’s air space and territory or positions as of ceasefire from 24:00 hours (local time) on July 28, 2025. Both sides agree to refrain from constructing or enhancing any military infrastructure or fortifications beyond their own side.

5. Both sides agree not to use any kind of forces against civilians and civilian objects in all circumstances. Such actions would not only endanger communities in the border areas but also violate international law and tarnish the global image of the non-compliant side.

III. Starting from July 29, 2025, at 7:50 AM, immediately after the ceasefire entered into force, Cambodian military personnel were unlawfully captured by Thai soldiers. As of now, there have been 13 Days (Third teen) as of August 11, 2025. Cambodia has repeatedly urged Thailand to promptly return all 18 military personnel back to Cambodia in accordance with international humanitarian law and in response to the urgent appeals from various partner countries and international organizations.

The Ministry of National Defense, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and the international community will continue to call upon Thailand to fulfill its obligations under international law. We are committed to ensuring that no military personnel are left behind or abandoned. Our stance remains firm in advocating for an immediate release and safe return of our detained personnel, emphasizing adherence to legal and humanitarian standards.

Cambodia would like to reiterate its unwavering commitment to respecting and strictly implementing all the terms of the ceasefire agreement, as well as the spirit and content reached at the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Border Committee on August 7, 2025.