In a statement dated May 9, 2026, Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior said that, following the ceasefire that took effect on December 27, 2025, Thailand had not fully implemented the joint statement of the third special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting.
The ministry said it continued to monitor and document the situation, support the government’s legal and diplomatic measures and address impacts on people and civilian areas.
1. Situation of displaced people
The statement said another 13 displaced people returned home between 6 a.m. on May 8 and 6 a.m. on May 9, 2026.
According to the ministry, more than 610,000 people, or about 95% of the total of more than 640,000 displaced people, had returned home.
The ministry said 32,899 displaced people remained unable to return, including 17,019 women and 11,078 children.
2. Public services in affected areas
The statement listed public services that remained temporarily suspended, including:
Oddar Meanchey: eight schools and five hospitals or health centres.
Banteay Meanchey: five schools and one health centre.Preah Vihear: seven schools and two hospitals or health centres.
3. Civilian infrastructure
The ministry said that since December 7, 2025 no new reports of damage to public or private property had been recorded beyond cases already documented.
4. Political and diplomatic situation
The ministry expressed support for the outcomes of the May 7, 2026 trilateral meeting of the leaders of Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand, including commitments to ease border tensions, rebuild trust and pursue lasting peace. The statement reiterated Cambodia’s position that it does not recognise changes to border lines through force and supports addressing the issue under relevant treaties, international law and bilateral mechanisms.
5. Appeal
The ministry called on Cambodians at home and abroad to remain united in support of the government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet in seeking a peaceful resolution of the border issue through legal and diplomatic means, to preserve sovereignty, territorial integrity and lasting peace.
By: សុខ ស៊ីណាន
