Summary of Press Briefing on the Thai-Cambodia Border Situation

by the Minister of Foreign Affairs

On 31 July 2025 at 14:30 hrs.

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

1. Following the armed clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at the Chong Bok area, Ubon Ratchathani Province, on 28 May 2025, Thailand spared no effort in exercising its our inherent right to self-defense to protect Thai sovereignty and territorial integrity and ensure the safety of our people, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been consistent in conveying the facts and Thailand’s position on this matter to the international community. On the bilateral front, there were a number of discussions between Thai Foreign Minister and his counterparts from various countries; while in the multilateral framework, for instance, Thailand participated actively in the United Nations Security Council’s private closed meeting which did not produce any outcome document or resolution. Overall, the Ministry’s endeavors have received a positive response from the international community.
   
   
2. Cambodia’s efforts to internationalize the border situation issue have not been successful. Cambodian credibility has been eroded due to its dissemination of distorted information and the lack of good faith in its conduct at the United Nations.
   
   
3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its deepest condolences for the loss of lives of the Thai soldiers and extends its profound gratitude to all Thai soldiers for the bravery in fulfilling their duties with honor, which led to the safeguarding areas under Thailand’s sovereignty.
   
   
4. The bilateral discussion between Thailand and Cambodia, hosted by Malaysia with the participation of the United States and China as witnesses, has successfully led to the ceasefire agreement. This achievement reflects Thailand’s ability to bring Cambodia back to the negotiating table once again.
   
   
5. Thailand welcomes the recent informal meetings between the Thai and Cambodian regional commanders, under the Regional Border Committee (RBC) framework, on 29 July 2025. We hope that the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting will further contribute to de-escalating the current tensions. We also look forward to Cambodia’s participation in the upcoming Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting, to be hosted by Thailand in September this year, to which Cambodia has already confirmed to attend.
   
   
6. Tomorrow (1 August 2568), Thailand will take foreign defence attachés based in Thailand, as well as members of the Thai and foreign media, to a site visit to observe and assess the impact of the recent clashes in the border area. This is to ensure that they gain a thorough understanding of the situation on the ground and the damages caused by Cambodian forces.
   
   
7. Regarding the case of 20 Cambodian soldiers detained by the Thai Army, they will be provided with appropriate care and treatment in accordance with military practice, international standards and humanitarian principles, including the Third Geneva Convention.
   
   
8. Amidst the information warfare, disinformation and misinformation campaign carried out by the Cambodian side, the Thai people are called to stand united and rest assured that the Thai government will do its utmost to protect Thailand’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as to safeguard the rights and safety of its citizens. This has always been the government’s top priority.
   
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