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 13 November 2025 at 16:00 hrs.

MFA Press Conference Room

1. The clash in Ban Nong Ya Kaew area, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province

• On 12 November 2025, following the armed clash along the border area in Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release to clarify and reaffirm information as received from the Royal Thai Army that Cambodian soldiers initiated gunfire into Thai territory. Thai troops, therefore, were forced to take cover and subsequently fired warning shots to protect Thailand’s sovereignty in an act of self-defense. This action was carried out in full compliance with the Rules of Engagement and international law. At the same time, Thai nationals residing in the area, vulnerable groups in particular, had to take immediate refuge in shelters.

2. Actions taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Thailand has sent a formal letter of protest to Cambodia in addition to the previously submitted letter on the planting of new anti-personnel landmines. The Ministry will also circulate a diplomatic note clarifying facts and Thailand’s position on the incidents, among the diplomatic corps accredited to Thailand.
• Thailand has already submitted a protest letter to Japan, in its capacity as President of the Meeting of the States Parties to the Ottawa Convention, and requested that the letter be circulated among States Parties to the Convention. The Thai side will also send a letter on this matter to the United Nations Secretary-General in due course.
• With respect to the U.S. and Malaysia, as witnesses to the signing of the Joint Declaration, the Prime Minister has already sent them formal letters in this regard.
• On 14 November 2025 (tomorrow), the Thai side will facilitate a visit by the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to conduct an on-site investigation at the two concerned areas, namely Huai Thamariya, Si Sa Ket Province, and Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Sa Kaeo Province.
• In the afternoon of 13 November 2025 (today), the Ministry issued a press release titled “Cambodia’s repeated violations of the Joint Declaration between Thailand and Cambodia,” which emphasizes Cambodia’s lack of sincerity in pursuing peace, shown through its attempt to stage incidents and fabricate false information.

3. Thailand’s position on Actions previously taken by Cambodia

• Thailand has always been committed to the Joint Declaration. There has been progress made in several areas, particularly the 4 key areas that are a priority for Thailand: (1) the withdrawal of heavy weaponry, (2) humanitarian demining, (3) suppression of online scams, and (4) border area management. Therefore, there is absolutely no reason for Thailand to put the Joint Declaration at risk.
• It is the Cambodian side that has repeatedly violated the Joint Declaration by staging incidents and fabricating false information to portray itself as a victim. Such actions reflect both Cambodia’s lack of sincerity in pursuing peace and its intention to manipulate the situation for its own political gain.
• Based on the evidence and Cambodia’s allegations, Thailand views that Cambodia orchestrated these incidents with premeditation. It is worth noting that the armed clash at Ban Nong Ya Kaew took place just 2 days after the mines incident, which violated both the Joint Declaration and the Ottawa Convention.
• Cambodia’s actions demonstrate a lack of responsibility and are deeply regrettable. Instead of embarking on the path of peace, Cambodia has taken measures to increase tension, undermine border security and bilateral relations, as well as risk undermining ASEAN and regional stability.
• Cambodia has once again engaged in an information warfare to regain its legitimacy by creating and disseminating distorted information.
• Thailand’s actions have always been transparent and verifiable. We are open to observation by the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), free media, and an open society. Thailand firmly believes that truth will ultimately prevail.

• The Ministry would like to reassure the public that all Government agencies are fully working in unison to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as the safety and security of the Thai people. This has always been the Royal Thai Government’s top priority.
• Thailand reiterates its call upon Cambodia to take accountability for the incidents, cease all forms of provocation, and demonstrate its sincerity and goodwill in resolving differences for a chance to return to peace.

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