Cambodia, Thailand Hold Border Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions as GBC Remains Stalled

PHNOM PENH, April 28, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia and Thailand have held high‑level talks on their border situation, reaffirming a ceasefire and pledging to resolve disputes peacefully despite continuing tensions, the Cambodian foreign ministry said Tuesday.

On April 27, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow on the sidelines of the ASEAN‑EU Ministerial Meeting.

Officials described the discussions as candid, covering confidence‑building measures and broader diplomatic relations.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to the ceasefire and to fully implementing the joint statement adopted at a special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in December 2025.

Prak Sokhonn stressed that lasting peace required “genuine commitment” and respect for international law, the ASEAN Charter and existing bilateral agreements.

Challenges remain on the ground. The interior ministry said more than 640,000 people were initially displaced by the tensions, with over 610,000 having returned home.

Tens of thousands are still awaiting a durable solution amid continued movements along the frontier.

Separately, Phnom Penh lodged a protest over Thai activities at Ta Krabey Temple, a contested site along the border, accusing Thai officials and associated groups of organising visits and carrying out works there.

Diplomatic strains have also deepened after Thailand reportedly withdrew from a 2001 memorandum of understanding on overlapping maritime claims.

Cambodia called the move “deeply regrettable,” warning it undermined the cooperative spirit of the deal while reaffirming its own commitment to the agreement’s principles.
Talks under the GBC framework have yet to resume.