Cambodia, Thailand Pledge to Avoid Escalation Along Shared Border

SI SAKET, Thailand (Agu 27, 2025) — Cambodia and Thailand have agreed not to expand the scope or scale of their border dispute, pledging to refrain from provocative actions by military personnel or civilians that could heighten tensions, including inflammatory speech and encroachments.

The commitment was made during the Extraordinary Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting held Wednesday in Si Saket, Thailand. The meeting was co-chaired by Lt. Gen. Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Area, and Lt. Gen. Pov Heng, commander of Cambodia’s 4th Military Region.

Both sides also vowed to avoid the dissemination of false information or fake news, aiming to de-escalate tensions and reduce negative public sentiment. The RBC outcome emphasized the need for practical measures to foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue.

Cambodia and Thailand agreed to maintain regular communication between military regions and units along the border, and to resolve disputes peacefully. The statement underscored the importance of intensifying communication at all levels to build trust and promote good neighborly relations.

In addition, the two countries endorsed seven supplementary points, including safety measures such as patrols and the construction or enhancement of infrastructure or fortifications. These actions must remain strictly non-offensive and confined to each side’s territory, in accordance with the ceasefire agreements reached in Putrajaya on July 28 and Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 7.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the outcome of the meeting in a Facebook post, describing it as a “positive step” toward maintaining peace and stability along the border.

The RBC meeting aimed to foster dialogue, build confidence, and uphold peace through all available mechanisms, in the spirit of friendship, solidarity and good neighborliness.