Regarding the Claims of the Joint Information Center on the Thai-Cambodian situation (JIC) August 3, 2026
Regarding the Claims of the Joint Information Center on the Thai-Cambodian situation (JIC) August 3, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding the Claims of the Joint Information Center on the Thai-Cambodian situation (JIC)
August 3, 2026
Q1: Is Thailand’s claim that “Cambodia initiated the attack on civilian targets inside Thailand” true?
A: No, it isn’t. Cambodia did not initiate or open fire on civilian targets inside Thailand first. Thailand’s allegation is entirely baseless. In fact, when Mr. Tom Andrews, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, conducted an on-site inspection of the border area, he found that many Cambodian civilian homes had been damaged by gunfire, and structures and warehouses had been destroyed, while over 20,000 Cambodian civilians have still not been able to return to their homes due to restrictions imposed by the Thai military.
Therefore, Cambodia wishes to clarify that the allegation that Cambodia was the first to attack Thai civilians does not reflect the reality of what has occurred along the border. What is necessary is to examine the facts and actual actions based on international law, while prioritizing the protection of civilians.
Q2: How does Cambodia view the Thai side’s claims regarding the restoration of relations and the implementation of the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025?
A: Cambodia welcomes any expression of willingness to restore relations and reduce tensions, but the restoration of relations must be carried out through concrete actions, not merely through declarations. The implementation of the Joint Statement of December 27, 2025, should be based on respect for the ceasefire, the avoidance of provocative actions, and the assurance that affected civilians can return to their homes safely.
This point is also consistent with the remarks made by Mr. Tom Andrews, who called on Cambodia and Thailand to work together to expedite the safe, dignified, and sustainable return of civilians to their homes. Therefore, Cambodia believes that the practical implementation of agreements and the resolution of issues through peaceful mechanisms are the essential foundations for restoring trust and relations between the two countries.
