Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Persistent Violations by the Thai Side Against Cambodia’s Territorial Sovereignty September 8, 2026
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Persistent Violations by the Thai Side Against Cambodia’s Territorial Sovereignty September 8, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Persistent Violations by the Thai Side Against Cambodia’s Territorial Sovereignty
September 8, 2026
Q1: Are the actions taken by Thailand following the Joint Statement of 27 December 2025 consistent with the spirit of that agreement?
A: The actions taken by the Thai side along the border since the Joint Statement of 27 December 2025 are viewed as inconsistent with the spirit of the agreement reached by both parties. The Joint Statement aims primarily to reduce tensions, maintain the ceasefire, and create favorable conditions for resolving border issues through negotiation and peaceful mechanisms.
However, the actions of the Thai military run counter to the spirit of reducing tensions and restoring normalcy along the border, and have become an obstacle to the safe and dignified return of Cambodian displaced citizens to their homes. This demonstrates that Thailand violates the Joint Statement on a daily basis, despite its constant claims of being peace-loving and seeking a peaceful resolution. Nonetheless, their actions stand in stark contrast to their words.
Q2: What is Cambodia doing to respond to the continued and incessant aggression by Thai military forces against Cambodia’s sovereignty?
A: In response to the continued and incessant aggression by Thai military forces, Cambodia has made its position clear: Cambodia categorically rejects any attempt to alter the borderline through the use of force and remains firmly committed to defending the internationally recognized boundary between the two countries. The actions that the Thai military has carried out are regarded as violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is unacceptable to the Cambodian side.
Furthermore, preventing Cambodian displaced citizens from returning to their homes constitutes a grave violation of human rights and international humanitarian law. In this regard, Cambodia calls on the Thai side to cease all actions that could escalate tensions and to respect the principles agreed upon by both sides, so that displaced Cambodian civilians can return to their homes in accordance with Point 4 of the Joint Statement, which stipulates that civilians should be allowed to return to their homes without obstruction, safely and with dignity.
