Cambodia has accused Thai armed forces of launching “coordinated and systematic” army assaults throughout the internationally-recognized Cambodia–Thailand boundary, forcibly coming into and seizing areas in 4 Cambodian provinces in large-scale operations regardless of signing the ceasefire settlement on December 27, 2025.
In response to the International Affairs and Worldwide Cooperation Ministry, the incursions passed off between December 7 and 27 in Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Preah Vihear, and Oddar Meanchey provinces.
Thai forces allegedly crossed the worldwide boundary, occupied villages, non secular websites, and key border areas, and positioned them underneath efficient army management.
The ministry assertion detailed that a number of areas had been illegally occupied by the Thai army. For example, Prey Chan, Chouk Chey and Boeung Trakuon villages in Banteay Meanchey had been affected.
In Pursat, the Thai army illegally occupied areas in Phluk Domei and Thmor Da Worldwide Level of Entry (Chrok Chey Chomneas). In Preah Vihear province, An Ses, Ta Thav and Phnom Entice areas noticed Thai incursions.
In Oddar Meanchey, the ministry recognized affected areas, corresponding to O’Smach, Ok’nar Temple, Ta Krabei Temple, Tamone Thom Temple, Chob Angkunh space, and Chok Krous.
The ministry condemned the actions as a critical violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, because the army occupation continued even after the ceasefire entered into power.
The operations contradict Thailand’s commitments underneath present ceasefire agreements and border mechanisms, and undermine ongoing boundary demarcation efforts, it stated.
Cambodia demanded Thailand to instantly withdraw its forces from Cambodian territory, the ministry said, reaffirming its dedication to resolving border disputes solely via peaceable means in accordance with worldwide legislation.
The Ministry of Inside stated as of 6:00 pm on January 2, 2026, some 67,077 displaced individuals had returned to their houses, with 326,563 displaced individuals remaining within the shelters. They embrace 171,987 ladies and 105,333 youngsters.
The native authorities and related ministries and establishments are anticipated to arrange fundamental public providers to renew operations and facilitate the return of displaced folks to their houses, the ministry talked about. “These are precedence duties for native authorities and related ministries and establishments.”
Authorities spokesperson Pen Bona stated the Thai aspect continued putting in barbed wire, inserting container items, planting nationwide flags, and destroying Cambodian civilians’ homes at a number of areas regardless of the ceasefire.
These actions represent violations of Cambodia’s territorial integrity and joint offers, in addition to a breach of the United Nations constitution, amongst others, he identified.
“The set up of barbed wire, the position of container items, and planting of the Thai nationwide flag will not be proof that the realm is the border between the 2 nations,” Bona stated in a press briefing earlier at present.
Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a right away ceasefire efficient 12:00 pm on December 27 following discussions on the Particular GBC Assembly.
5 days after the ceasefire, the Thai army launched 18 captured Cambodian troopers on the Prum Worldwide Border Checkpoint in Pailin province after being held captive for 155 days.
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