Summary of Press Briefing 

on the latest developments in the Thailand - Cambodia border situation

By the Director-General of the Department of Information and MFA Spokesperson

on 14 November 2025 at 15:30 hrs.

MFA Press Conference Room

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to share latest developments in the Thailand - Cambodia border situation under 3 main topics:

1. Briefing for Defence Attachés Accredited to Thailand

• On 14 November 2025, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters organised a briefing for the Defence Attachés to provide information on the latest developments and facts. The briefing covered comprehensively all of the landmine incidents where the Cambodian side planted new landmines in Thai territory, and which have resulted in Thai personnel being wounded. Key evidence was presented to show Cambodia’s violations of the Ottawa Convention as well as clarifications on the incident at Ban Nong Ya Kaew, along with a specific timeline of the event and the disinformation campaign launched by the Cambodian side.
  
  
• The Cambodian forces fired into Thai territory first. Thai soldiers were forced to take cover and return warning shots in self-defence, in accordance with the Rules of Engagement and international law. Discussions cast serious doubt about allegations made by the Cambodian side that Thailand’s return fire resulted in civilian injuries.
  
  
• The Deputy MFA Spokesperson provided details on Thailand’s actions under the Ottawa Convention framework and the latest misreporting by international media outlets.

2. Field Visits to Si Sa Ket and Sa Kaeo Provinces of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT)

• On 14 November 2025, the Royal Thai Armed Forces facilitated a field visit of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to verify the facts on the ground at Huai Thamariya, Si Sa Ket Province, and Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Sa Kaeo Province.
  
  
• The AOT received on-site briefings directly from officials at the frontline; observed the exact location where Thai soldiers stepped on anti-personnel landmines while conducting patrols; examined remnants of exploded devices, including three newly planted landmines found in proximity to the blast site; inspected the Thai bunker that came under fire from Cambodian forces; met with forensic experts and spoke with residents affected by the incident.

3. Actions taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• The Ministry coordinates with security agencies and continues efforts to ensure that foreign counterparts are well-informed of the facts and Thailand’s position.
  
  
• There is no reason for Thailand not to respect and comply with the Joint Declaration. Issues contained therein are those that Thailand has been advancing. However, Cambodia has clearly violated the Joint Declaration by covertly laying new landmines and opening fire into Thai territory.
  
  
• Thailand continues to move forward on the issues of our priority, namely clearance of landmines within Thai sovereign territory and suppression of online scams, impacting people both within and outside the region. Thailand has declared issue a national agenda, and hopes to see commitment to eradicating these transnational criminal networks, including from Cambodia.
  
  
• The Ministry has sent two formal protest letters to Cambodia and circulated diplomatic notes to the diplomatic corps accredited to Thailand. Thailand has submitted a protest letter to Japan, in its capacity as President of the Meeting of the States Parties to the Ottawa Convention, and circulated it among State Parties to the Convention. A letter was sent to the UNSG, while PM sent formal letters to the PM of Malaysia and the U.S. President, who witnessed the signing of the Joint Declaration.
  
  
• On 13 November 2025, the Ministry issued a press release on Cambodia’s repeated violations of the Joint Declaration between Thailand and Cambodia.

4. The dissemination of false and distorted information

• Three specific cases include:
  

(1) Allegations that Thailand planted and triggered landmines itself: Upon investigation, the landmines found were the PMN-2 type, which Thailand has disposed of (retained for training) since 2019;

(2) False claims that Thailand initiated fire towards Cambodia in the Ban Nong Ya Kaew border area: Cambodia fired first, while trajectory of rounds shed further doubt on inconsistent Cambodian casualty statistics;

(3) Misrepresentation of a Cambodian civilian whose death resulted from pre-existing medical conditions in a hospital in Bangkok.

• A most recent case involves other foreign news agencies reporting inaccurate information about the recent landmine incident. The Ministry promptly contacted the foreign news outlets for immediate correction, which they have done and expressed their deep regret. The Ministry will take further appropriate measures and has also raised this issue with its foreign counterpart.
  
  
• Journalistic rigor is critical, so as not to inadvertently support a false narrative without verifiable information.
  
  
• Please exercise caution with the information received before sharing it.
  
  
• All Thai agencies concerned continue to work closely to advance the national interest, safeguard Thailand’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure the safety and security of the Thai people.

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