Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Persistent Violations by the Thai Side Against Cambodia’s Territorial Sovereignty October 24, 2026
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Persistent Violations by the Thai Side Against Cambodia’s Territorial Sovereignty October 24, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Persistent Violations by the Thai Side Against Cambodia’s Territorial Sovereignty
October 24, 2026
Q1: What is Cambodia’s stance on the recent actions of Thai armed forces in the Ta Tum area, Anlong Veng district, Oddar Meanchey province?
A: Cambodia has lodged a strong official protest against the actions of Thai armed forces in the Ta Tum area, which used heavy machinery to conduct land and road construction activities on October 15, 2026, and sprayed red markings on trees on October 17, 2026, between Boundary Pillars No. 9, 10, and 11. Cambodia regards these actions as violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and affirms that Thailand’s unilateral actions cannot alter Cambodia’s legal rights and position regarding the international border.
Q2: On what legal bases and agreements does Cambodia’s protest against Thailand’s aggressive actions rest?
A: Cambodia’s protest is based on the following key legal bases and agreements:
– The Franco-Siamese Convention of 1904 and the Treaty of 1907, as well as the 1:200,000 scale maps produced by the Commission of Delimitation of the Boundary between Indo-China and Siam
– Article 5 of the Memorandum of Understanding between Cambodia and Thailand concerning land border survey and demarcation, signed on June 14, 2000
· The Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) of December 27, 2025, specifically Item 1 and 6.
Cambodia affirms that Thailand’s actions contradict these legal bases and relevant agreements, and Cambodia does not recognize any border line determination or territorial claim made unilaterally by Thailand.
Q3: What does Cambodia call on Thailand to do in order to reduce tensions along the border?
A: Cambodia demands that Thailand cease all illegal and unilateral actions that could affect Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Cambodia also calls on the Thai side to take measures to reduce tensions, build mutual confidence, and maintain peace along the border. Cambodia’s stance is to resolve border issues peacefully, in accordance with international law and existing bilateral agreements, while adhering to the principle that the border line must not be altered by force.
