Thai Army, ASEAN Observers Visit Cambodia Border Amidst Tensions

Cambodia's Ministry of Defense issued a statement claiming displacement of Cambodian citizens due to land seizure and destruction of homes near the border.

A delegation of ASEAN observers, led by the Philippines, visited displaced Cambodian citizens in the O'Trao commune, Oddar Meanchey province.

Cambodia cited ASEAN observers emphasizing the need for the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) to demarcate the border, asserting its commitment to protecting its territory based on historical agreements.

Cambodia stressed adherence to international law, the principle of non-alteration of inherited borders, and French-Siamese treaties, rejecting any border changes through force.

Thailand's Second Army Area led ASEAN observers stationed in Thailand to the border to observe the situation and its impacts.

The delegation visited various locations, including Phu Makhuea in Sisaket province to assess landmine impacts and Pha Mhee Daeng near the Preah Vihear temple to survey damage affecting tourism.

Observers visited Ban Phum Sar, Srao Thong Chai commune, to hear about the impact of artillery and rocket fire on community life, property, and livelihoods.

The observers expressed interest in the information received, concern for those affected, and acknowledged Thailand's efforts in ensuring safety and operating under humanitarian and international legal frameworks.

Thailand's openness to international observers demonstrated transparency, cooperation, and commitment to presenting facts to the international community while prioritizing citizen protection and border security.

Air Chief Marshal Prapat Jarusadee, Director of the Thai-Cambodian Information Center (JIC), addressed concerns about media content misrepresenting Thai-Cambodian history.

The JIC urged against content that could cause misunderstanding, incite hatred, or provoke prejudice, stressing that historical interpretations should be based on verifiable facts and neutral academic work.

The JIC warned that biased historical narratives could undermine trust and harm relations between the Thai and Cambodian people.

The JIC called for avoiding the dissemination of distorted historical facts and refraining from using media to incite hatred or conflict, promoting responsible and fact-based reporting.

Thailand believes Thai-Cambodian relations should be built on truth, mutual respect, and peaceful resolution of differences, not on historical distortion or accusations.

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