Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Persistent Violations of Cambodia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity August 16, 2026
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Persistent Violations of Cambodia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity August 16, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Persistent Violations of Cambodia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
August 16, 2026
Q1: Can the land allocation by Thai authorities to their citizens in areas illegally seized by force from Cambodia affect the border demarcation?
A: The land allocation by Thai authorities to their citizens in disputed border areas that remain unresolved could affect the border demarcation, as this administrative action or the establishment of fait accompli in areas illegally occupied by Thai military forces could alter the actual situation on the ground. Therefore, Cambodia considers that the Thai side should maintain the status quo and allow the JBC mechanism to continue resolving the border demarcation work in accordance with the agreed procedures.
Q2: Could Thailand’s actions adversely affect Cambodia’s legal rights concerning the border?
A: No, they could not. According to Cambodia’s stance, administrative action such as land allocation or the unilateral creation of a factual situation cannot serve as a basis to eliminate or alter Cambodia’s legal rights concerning the international border. Cambodia continues to maintain its position and use legal and diplomatic mechanisms to protect its rights and national interests.
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.
