A seven-nation Interim Observer Team (IOT), led by Colonel Nazlee Bin Abdul Rahim, Malaysian Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and joined by other residents and non-resident Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia conducted an observation visit to Boeung Trakoun Border Checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey Province. These developments occurred subsequent to the ceasefire agreement and the release of the joint statement during the Extraordinary Cambodia–Thailand General Boundary Committee Meeting (GBC Meeting) held on 7 August 2025, in Malaysia.
(Thursday Afternoon, 14 August 2025)
Photo: Khem Sovannara / AKP
Thursday Afternoon, 14 August 2025
A seven-nation Interim Observer Team (IOT), led by Malaysian Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and joined by other residents and non-resident Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia conducted an observation visit to Prey Chan Village, O’ Bei Choan Commune, Srok O’ Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province. The visit was conducted following the reports of illegal barbed wire installation by the Thai armed forces on August 12–13, 2025. These developments occurred subsequent to the ceasefire agreement and the release of the joint statement during the Extraordinary Cambodia –Thailand General Boundary Committee Meeting (GBC Meeting) held on 7 August 2025, in Malaysia.
Source: Ministry of National Defence
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On Thursday Afternoon, 14 August 2025, A seven-nation Interim Observer Team (IOT), led by Malaysian Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and joined by other residents and non-resident Defence Attaché to the Kingdom of Cambodia conducted an observation visit to Prey Chan Village, O’ Bei Choan Commune, O’ Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province. The visit was conducted following the reports of illegal barbed wire installation by the Thai armed forces on August 12–13, 2025. These developments occurred subsequent to the ceasefire agreement and the release of the joint statement during the Extraordinary Cambodia –Thailand General Boundary Committee Meeting (GBC Meeting) held on 7 August 2025, in Malaysia.
Photo: Khem Sovannara / AKP
14, August, 2025, Prek Chan village, O Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, The affected residents shed tears and pleaded for international help to find justice as their homes were invaded by Thai forces. #Cambodia#ExposeThailandLies
In recent days, two key reports have been circulating: the first concerns Japan's provision of drones to Thailand, China's provision of drones to Cambodia, and South Korea’s sale of ammunition and aircraft to Thailand, allegedly as part of efforts to prepare for operations targeting Hun Sen and Hun Manet. The second report involves alleged plans by the Thai leadership to orchestrate an assassination against me and Prime Minister Hun Manet.
If these two issues are not addressed or clarified, they could evolve into major problems in the future. Therefore, I would like to offer the following explanations:
1. On drones and military equipment: Regardless of where Cambodia or Thailand acquires drones or military equipment, the matter should not be exaggerated or extended into a conflict that goes beyond bilateral issues between the two countries. Especially when these very countries are supporting efforts to end the conflict, advocating for a ceasefire, and promoting peace between Cambodia and Thailand.
2. On the alleged assassination plot: The notion that Thai leaders are planning to assassinate me and Prime Minister Hun Manet is extremely difficult to believe. Even if the Thai leadership dislikes or disapproves of me or Hun Manet, it is unthinkable that they would stoop to such an immoral level as to conspire to kill us.
Historically, powerful generals have often been targeted for assassination to gain a strategic edge in warfare. However, the today’s era is different. We now seek dialogue and mutual understanding to build peace.
Cambodia needs a strong Thai leader capable of engaging in peace negotiations. Likewise, Thailand needs a strong Cambodian leader, and currently, only Hun Sen and Hun Manet have the authority and capacity to engage in such talks. Among the two, Hun Manet is taking the lead in direct negotiations.
Given this context, there is no rationale whatsoever for Thai leadership to plan the assassination of Hun Sen or Hun Manet. In fact, if either of us were truly killed at the hands of Thai leadership, it would certainly trigger the rise of tens of thousands, even millions of “Hun Sens” and “Hun Manets” across Cambodian soil, turning Thailand into an eternal enemy that would be impossible to appease. As for myself, and as for Hun Manet—we are not feeble frogs easily crushed. This is an additional explanation to affirm that Thai leaders are not planning the assassination of Hun Sen and Hun Manet.
As for the claim that the Thai leadership's plan to assassinate Hun Sen and Hun Manet would involve the use of military aircraft, it is critical that the countries selling such aircraft to Thailand strictly enforce agreements on their proper use. In the past, Thailand has used aircraft purchased from the United States and Sweden to intrude deep into Cambodian territory. Cambodia does not object to Thailand’s acquisition of military aircraft. However, we strongly urge that these aircraft not be used to conduct airstrikes into Cambodian territory, nor into the territories of Laos, Malaysia, or Myanmar, which are Thailand’s neighboring countries.
We want our remaining soldiers back to the country! And We need justice for our Preah Vihear Temple! 📢
KHMER ONE HEART
#KhmerOneVoice#FreeCambodianSoldiers
Defense Spokesperson: Thai Armed Forces Illegally Entered The Anseh Area, The Cambodian Sovereignty Territory, And Laid Barbed Wire
H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Under Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, made an urgent statement this afternoon, accusing Thailand of violating the ceasefire agreement and threatening peace and security along the shared border.
“At 11 a.m. this morning, Thai Armed Forces accompanied by heavy machinery such as excavators illegally entered the Anseh area within Cambodian sovereignty territory and even laid barbed wire despite strong objections from our forces,” she said.
The spokesperson recalled that Cambodia had arranged a visit by foreign military attachés to these areas on July 30, 2025, clearly demonstrating that the locations fall within Cambodia’s internationally recognised territory.
“This act constitutes a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and poses a grave threat to peace and stability along the border between the two countries, as well as to the wider region,” she emphasised.
Cambodia calls on the international community—particularly partner countries that helped broker this hard-won ceasefire and wish to see it fully and effectively implemented—to demand that Thailand immediately cease its aggressive actions and fully respect international law, especially Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, she added.
The Office of the Spokesperson of the Thai Ministry of Defence on Monday, August 4, 2025, posted photos of Cambodians at refugee camps in Thailand in 1979 to remind Cambodians that back then, Thailand offered refuge to Cambodians fleeing war and persecutions by the Khmer Rogue regime:
Read their full statement in English below, and also a column by Khaosod English’s @PravitR, which touched on the issue here:
https://t.co/Zg3YXJZ1dd
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🇰🇭 𝐊𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐬: From Survivors… to Those Who Turned Their Guns Back
When Cambodians forgot everything Thailand once gave.
In 1979, hundreds of thousands — perhaps even millions — of Cambodians fled a living hell under the Khmer Rouge regime.
Exhausted, starving, barely clinging to life, they crossed the border into Thailand.
🇹🇭 The Thai people… opened their doors.
At that time, Thailand was not just a “neighbor.”
It became a last refuge. We sent food. We opened refugee camps.
We helped — through government channels, NGOs, and even ordinary villagers…
some of whom shared their only spoonful of rice with Cambodian refugees. 🍚🤝
🌾 The Great Escape Without a Map
From early 1979 to the early 1980s, a massive wave of Cambodian refugees fled — directionless and desperate.
Some walked hundreds of kilometers from the heart of Cambodia.
Many had no papers, no food, no destination.
Their only hope was the Thai eastern border, especially areas like Aranyaprathet, Chong Chom, Kap Choeng, Prachinburi, and Sisaket. 🌏
🏕️ Refugee Camps on Thai Soil
Thailand established multiple refugee camps to shelter those fleeing death.
As a neighboring country, we accepted them with caution — but with compassion nonetheless.
We extended our hand… without hesitation.
Temporary refugee camps were set up, including:
• Klong Leuk Camp
• Khao-I-Dang Camp
• Site Two and Site B
🇹🇭 “Some came to Thailand with nothing...
But left with the strength to stand again.”
Thousands of Cambodian children grew up in these Thai refugee camps.
Some learned from Thai teachers 🧑🏫.
Some survived tuberculosis thanks to Thai doctors 🏥.
Some families began new lives here before moving on — to Canada, the U.S., or back to Cambodia. 🌍
But who would have thought…
Just a few decades later, Cambodia would forget it all. 😞💔
#OfficeoftheSpokesperson
#MinistryofDefence
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#ThailandCambodia #Thailand #Cambodia #ไทยกัมพูชา
At 11 a.m. this morning, Thai armed forces, accompanied by heavy machinery such as excavators, entered An Ses area and other locations within Cambodian sovereign territory, and even laid barbed wire, despite strong objections from our forces. It is also worth noting that Cambodia recently arranged a visit by foreign military attachés to those locations on July 30, 2025, clearly demonstrating that these areas are part of Cambodian sovereign territory.
This act constitutes a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and poses a grave threat to peace and security along the border between the two countries, as well as to the wider region. Cambodia calls on the international community — particularly partner countries that have worked tirelessly to help achieve this hard-won ceasefire and wish to see it fully and effectively implemented — to demand that Thailand immediately stop its aggressive actions and strictly respect international law, especially Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.