Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Persistent Violations of Cambodia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity August 12, 2026

Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Persistent Violations of Cambodia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
August 12, 2026

Q1: What is the Royal Government of Cambodia doing through diplomatic means to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity?

A: The Royal Government of Cambodia is actively utilizing diplomatic means to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Cambodia continues to lodge official protests against actions it considers violations, and continues to affirm its position on border issues. At the same time, Cambodia consistently presents evidence and information to relevant parties and the international community to ensure a clear understanding of the actual situation. Cambodia also continues to use international law, treaties, and existing bilateral agreements as the basis for protecting its legitimate rights. More importantly, Cambodia has absolutely no wish for the border issue to escalate into armed conflict. Therefore, the Royal Government remains committed to dialogue and negotiation through diplomatic channels as the primary means of seeking a peaceful solution, in accordance with international law, and to restore peace, stability, and good relations between the two neighboring countries.

Q2: How important is the support of the international community in resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border issues?

A: The support of the international community is important in encouraging the parties concerned to resolve border issues peacefully and to respect international law. In fact, the international community, international media, and peace-loving nations around the world have remained attentive to the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border. This attention can help ensure that the actual situation is closely monitored and more broadly discussed by the international community, while also contributing to efforts to seek a solution that is consistent with international law and respects the sovereignty of each country.

Q3: Is it appropriate for Thailand to continue constructing military structures and expanding infrastructure in disputed border areas?

A: The further construction of military structures or the expansion of infrastructure in disputed border areas could complicate the situation and escalate tensions between the two parties. In particular, when such actions are carried out unilaterally, they could create mutual distrust and make the pursuit of a solution more difficult.

In the case of Thailand’s construction of military trenches, this could be seen as a reinforcement of military presence in unresolved areas. Similarly, the unilateral expansion of electricity networks or other infrastructure in disputed border areas could also raise concerns about the establishment of a presence and the consolidation of control in those areas.

Such actions could also undermine confidence-building and efforts to reduce tensions, which are essential foundations for resolving the issue peacefully. Therefore, Cambodia believes that issues in the border areas should be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy, and legal channels, and that both parties should refrain from unilateral actions that could escalate tensions, while allowing the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to first conduct surveys and clearly demarcate the border.