Summary of Press Briefing on the Thai-Cambodia Border Situation

by the Minister of Foreign Affairs

On 30 July 2025 at 16:30 hrs.

MFA Press Conference Room and MFA FB LIVE / Tik Tok LIVE

1. Thailand’s measures in response to violations of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces

• Since the time of the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia from 00.00 hrs. on 28 July 2025 until the morning of 30 July 2025, Thai security agencies have clear evidence that the Cambodian side has flagrantly violated the ceasefire agreement on multiple occasions and in various areas. These violations include the use of small arms fire and grenade assaults launched into Thai territory, as well as reinforcement of troops in Cambodian-controlled areas.
  
  
• Thai security agencies have also founded further violations of the ceasefire agreement by the Cambodian side. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal statement addressing these violations. This was carried out in parallel with a press conference by the Royal Thai Army, as well as an official statement released by the Thai Armed Forces.
  
  
• Thailand takes these developments seriously. Upon observing violations of the ceasefire agreement by the Cambodian side, on 29 July 2025, Thailand had submitted protest letters to Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair; to the United States and China, as witnesses to the ceasefire negotiations; and to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Foreign Minister also provided the media with a comprehensive briefing on Thailand’s course of action regarding this matter.
  
  
• On the same day, the Foreign Minister had a bilateral discussion with H.E. Mr. Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, and on 30 July 2025, he also had a phone call with Mr. Iwaya Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, regarding this issue. He informed and updated both Foreign Ministers on Thailand’s stance and the facts on the ground. Thailand received support from both Vietnam and Japan on the measures that aim to find a peaceful solution through bilateral mechanisms.
  
  
• Thailand’s commitment to fully upholding the ceasefire agreement and to peacefully resolving differences with Cambodia. However, the continued and repeated violations of the agreement by the Cambodian forces reflects a lack of good faith. In this regard, Thailand calls on Cambodia to immediately cease all forms of violations and to return to full compliance with the said ceasefire agreement.
  
  
• Since 28 July 2025, Thailand has remained fully committed to the ceasefire agreement without a single violation. Not even once. Thailand stands firmly by our word and implement the agreement with sincerity and good faith. For Thailand, adhering to the agreement means more than just words. It means taking consistent actions. This has always been the principle that guides our conduct.

2. Pressure on the Thai side to ensure the welfare of Cambodian workers

• Thailand has seen the recent statement issued by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia, expressing concern over alleged intimidation, assault, and discrimination against Cambodian workers in Thailand, as well as calling on importers and consumers of Thai products to pressure Thailand to ensure decent work and non-discriminatory practices.
  
  
• In this regard, Thailand affirms its respect for the rights of all migrant workers residing in the country, including Cambodian nationals. All migrant workers are treated equally and equitably under Thai law, and in accordance with Thailand’s international obligations, whether under the International Labour Organizations (ILO) or the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other relevant international human rights treaties to which Thailand is a party.
  
  
• The current tension between Thailand and Cambodia is an issue between two governments not the peoples, and that Thailand does not have any policy of retaliating against Cambodian nationals living and working in the country. The government will not allow the burden of this issue to fall upon the people of either country.

3. The dissemination of misleading or distorted information by the Cambodian side

• Thailand expresses our deep disappointment over the disinformation campaign by the Cambodian side, particularly through the public communications of the Cambodian Ministry of Defense. This effort aims not only to conceal the facts on the ground but also to undermine Thailand’s stability, credibility, and image in the international arena.
  
  
• Cambodia’s continued violations of the ceasefire agreement, while portraying itself as the victim to the international community, clearly demonstrate a deliberate distortion of facts. This inconsistency between Cambodia’s actions and words reflects a lack of sincerity and good faith in working together to resolve the issue.
  
  
• Such actions risk undermining the trust between both countries and the joint efforts to restore peace and foster a conducive environment for dialogue. They also pose a significant challenge to achieving a sustainable return to normalcy.

4. The role of the Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General in clarifying the situation along the Thailand - Cambodia border

• Amid the current heightened tensions, Thai Embassies and Consulates-General around the world are actively engaging with their host countries and accredited jurisdictions to provide accurate information and clarify Thailand’s position.
  
  
• The Embassies and Consulates have always been consistently disseminating up-to-date and factual information regarding the situation, which includes information on what is happening on the ground and our principled positions. They have also reached out to the governments, organisations, local media, and Thai communities in different countries to ensure access to accurate information and prevent further misinformation and disinformation. This is to ensure that the international community does not only understands Thailand’s stance, especially our commitment to resolving the tensions peacefully, through bilateral negotiations with sincerity and in good faith.
  
  
• In addition, Thailand has 4 Permanent Missions to the United Nations (New York, Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi), the Permanent Mission to ASEAN, and various Embassies that have a role in international frameworks and organisations. These Agencies have been actively conveying Thailand’s position to the world, and to highlight our constructive role and unwavering commitment to our international obligations.
  
  
• Thailand reaffirms its commitment to resolving disputes through peaceful means, based on universal principles and international law. Thailand stands ready to cooperate with the international community in preserving peace and stability, and urges Cambodia to cease actions that violate the ceasefire agreement and to return to the negotiation process with sincerity and in good faith.

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