Tag: Cambodia

Thailand, Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire and ASEAN Observers

08 August 2025 15:02

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a 13-point ceasefire implementation plan and will allow the ASEAN regional bloc to act as observers, following a meeting between their respective defense ministers. The agreement, signed by Thai Acting Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit and his Cambodian counterpart, General Tea Seiha, at the […]

China, Japan Deny Providing Drones Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions

08 August 2025 16:10

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BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – China and Japan have denied rumors that they are supplying drones to Cambodia and Thailand, respectively, amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. The Chinese Embassy in Thailand called reports that China had donated drones to Cambodia “false,” clarifying that the circulating images were from a flight demonstration event held […]

Thailand Exploring Legal Action against Cambodia over Border Violence

08 August 2025 14:24

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BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – Thailand is exploring options to sue Cambodia for civil and criminal damages over recent border violence, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Maris acknowledged the government’s plan to seek legal action against Cambodia but stated that officials are still studying which international court or organization would […]

Thai Army Invites Red Cross to Inspect Cambodian POWs

08 August 2025 15:08

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BANGKOK, Aug 5 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army and its 2nd Army Region, along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today invited the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to inspect 18 Cambodian prisoners of war (POWs) currently held in Thailand, an army spokesman said. According to Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree, the visit […]

Thailand Briefs Diplomats on Border Tensions

08 August 2025 16:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 4 (TNA) – Thailand’s Foreign Ministry today briefed foreign diplomats and international organizations on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, aiming to counter what it called “distorted information” from Phnom Penh. Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa chaired the briefing, outlining Thailand’s stance. He addressed the July 28 ceasefire talks in Malaysia, protesting Cambodia’s alleged humanitarian law […]

Thai-Cambodian Border Committee Secretariat Begins Talks

08 August 2025 11:51

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MALAYSIA, Aug 4 (TNA) – The Thai delegation of the General Border Committee (GBC) secretariat has commenced discussions with their Cambodian counterparts in Malaysia. The talks aim to finalize the framework and agenda for the upcoming Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee meeting scheduled for August 7. The Thai GBC secretariat, led by the Director-General of the […]

Thailand Briefs Diplomats on Border Tensions with Cambodia

08 August 2025 16:04

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SI SA KET, Aug 1 (TNA) – Thailand today escorted a large delegation of ambassadors, military attachés, and international media to its border with Cambodia, aiming to highlight recent clashes and alleged Cambodian territorial infringements. Led by Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Anuparp Sirimonthon and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra, the group […]

Thailand Reports Cambodian Troop Buildup, Drone Activity Near Border

08 July 2025 23:20

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BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Thailand’s Second Army on Thursday reported increased Cambodian troop deployments and drone surveillance along the Thai-Cambodian border. The center also detailed the processing of surrendering Cambodian soldiers and voiced concerns over alleged landmine placement. As of 2:00 PM on July 31, Cambodian forces were observed reinforcing positions, and unidentified drones […]

Thai Envoy Rebuts Cambodia Over Border Issue at UN

08 July 2025 13:40

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NEW YORK, July 31 (TNA) – Thailand’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Cherdchai Chaivaivid, countered Cambodia’s envoy for raising their border dispute at the UN General Assembly. While the high-level meeting focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Cambodian Ambassador Chhea Keo deviated from the agenda to address the Thai-Cambodian border. Ambassador Cherdchai refuted Cambodia’s claims, clarifying […]

Thailand to Host Foreign Military Attaches at Border

08 July 2025 15:39

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BANGKOK, July 30 (TNA) – Thailand will invite foreign military attaches to its Cambodian border to observe civilian damage, following accusations that Cambodian forces violated a ceasefire agreement. Deputy Defence Minister General Natthapol Nakpanich stated he ordered the Royal Thai Army to coordinate the visit for international military attaches, aiming to witness losses suffered by […]

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Violation Amid Renewed Border Clashes

08 July 2025 11:51

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BANGKOK, July 30 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has strongly condemned Cambodia for what it describes as a “serious” and “irresponsible” second violation of a ceasefire agreement, which took effect at midnight on July 28, 2025. The RTA reported that Cambodian forces launched renewed attacks in multiple border areas on July 29 and […]

Thailand Protests Cambodian Ceasefire Violation to International Witnesses

08 July 2025 15:26

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BANGKOK, July 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Phumtham Wechayachai, stated that the government has formally protested to the ASEAN Chair, the United States, and the People’s Republic of China, who served as witnesses to the ceasefire negotiations, regarding Cambodia’s violation of the agreement. Phumtham emphasized that the Cambodian forces’ […]