Regarding the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Stance in Resolving Border Issues with Thailand April 1, 2026
Regarding the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Stance in Resolving Border Issues with Thailand April 1, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Stance in Resolving Border Issues with Thailand
April 1, 2026
Q1: What principles and stance does the Royal Government of Cambodia uphold in defending its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute?
A: The principles and stance of the Royal Government of Cambodia in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, are as follows:
-Territory and the people remain the highest priority of the Royal Government, both in the past, present, and future. The Cambodia-Thailand border is an international boundary between two sovereign states, protected by international law.
-The Royal Government is committed to utilizing all available peaceful means to defend territorial integrity and national sovereignty, in accordance with international law, and categorically rejects any alteration of the borderline through the use of force.
-Cambodia adheres to the stance of resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute peacefully, based on maps and documents established by the Franco-Siamese Conventions and Treaties of 1904 and 1907, as well as international law, and all bilateral agreements signed between Cambodia and Thailand, particularly the survey work conducted through the JBC mechanism, to ensure accuracy and fairness for both countries in defending their respective sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Q2: What are the objectives of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s recent diplomatic mission?
A: The Royal Government of Cambodia’s recent diplomatic mission has the primary objective of strengthening and expanding friendly relations with partner countries on the regional and international stage. Under the leadership of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, the Government has implemented a policy of “strengthening old friendships and expanding new ones” to enhance cooperation in various sectors and to increase support from the international community. In the current context, the highest priority of the Royal Government is the defense of territorial integrity and its people. Therefore, the Royal Government’s active diplomacy also has another important goal: to inform partner countries both regionally and internationally about the latest developments along the Cambodia-Thailand border and to affirm Cambodia’s position as a peace-loving nation seeking a peaceful resolution in accordance with the principles of international law, so that the international community clearly understands and supports the righteous cause of the Royal Government of Cambodia in safeguarding its territory and people.
Q3: Why does Cambodia repeatedly lodge protests with the Thai side while Thailand continues its acts of aggression?
A: Cambodia’s successive protests to the Thai side serve the primary purpose of defending and asserting Cambodia’s position on sovereignty and territorial integrity through legal and diplomatic channels, and to convey a clear message to the Thai side that Cambodian territory cannot be illegally occupied. Furthermore, Cambodia employs these protest measures to urge the Thai side to respect international law, treaties, and existing agreements, and to promote a peaceful resolution, avoiding the use of force or actions that could further escalate tensions on the ground.
Moreover, these protests demonstrate Cambodia’s patience and commitment to maintaining peace and stability along the border, while remaining firm in defending its sovereign rights. This approach also serves as a means of conveying to the international community that Cambodia respects the rule of law and utilizes peaceful mechanisms in resolving disputes, with the aim of establishing a border of peace, cooperation, and shared prosperity.
