On the morning of November 3, 2026, the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) facilitated a visit by the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia to inspect, observe and verify conditions along the Cambodia–Thailand border at the Boeung Trakuon checkpoint area in Kouk Romiet commune, Thma Puok district, Banteay Meanchey province.
According to an announcement by the Ministry of National Defence spokesperson, since the ceasefire took effect on December 27, 2025, Thai military forces have continued to lay barbed wire, dig ditches, build bunkers and destroy infrastructure and residents’ property. As a result, 7,873 Cambodians from 1,869 families, including 1,847 children, remain unable to return to their homes.
The Ministry of National Defence spokesperson reiterated Cambodia’s firm commitment to protecting the Cambodia–Thailand international boundary established by the Indochina–Siam Boundary Commission, on the basis of international law, the principle of Uti Possidetis Juris, Franco–Siamese conventions and treaties, maps and boundary demarcation documents, as well as agreements previously reached by both sides. Cambodia does not recognise any changes to the boundary resulting from the use of force and continues to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with international law.
Meanwhile, the Cambodian government and Ministry of National Defence reaffirmed their commitment to respecting and fully implementing agreements reached with Thailand, particularly the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC), dated December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, dated October 26, 2025, and other relevant documents. Cambodia remains committed to resolving issues peacefully to improve conditions along the border and enable residents in the area to resume normal life as soon as possible. Article by: Sopheak
