Cambodia Shares Border Progress, Calls Out Thai Obstruction in Briefing to 18 Countries

PHNOM PENH, September 4, 2026 – The Ministry of National Defence has provided an update on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to military attachés from 18 countries, highlighting both achievements in demarcation and continued violations by Thai forces.

Secretary of State Lieutenant General Rath Dararoth chaired the September 3 briefing attended by 22 foreign military attachés. He outlined Cambodia's commitment to peaceful resolution and the implementation of the December 2025 ceasefire.

Cambodian officials reported progress in temporary boundary marker placement but expressed frustration over Thailand's failure to deploy Joint Survey Teams under the JBC mechanism. The briefing also detailed cooperation with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), with appreciation extended to Malaysia and the Philippines.

Concerns were raised over Thailand's continued military build-up, including the placement of barbed wire and shipping containers, construction of permanent structures, and obstruction of displaced civilians' return to their homes—all in violation of the ceasefire spirit.

The Ministry reaffirmed Cambodia's steadfast position in upholding all existing agreements and working toward a peaceful, stable, and developed border region.

Reported by The Khmer Today