Press Briefing: Update on the Development of the Situation between Cambodia and Thailand
11:00 AM, January 25, 2026
Samdech, Royal Highness, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning!
Today, the spokesperson for the Royal Government would like to summarize the main points of the agreements between Cambodia and Thailand under the support and coordination of international parties, especially the United States of America, the People’s Republic of China, and Malaysia, as the rotating chair of ASEAN in 2025, as follows:
1.The ceasefire on 28 July 2025: following the Special Meeting chaired and hosted by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and participated by Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei HUN Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister H.E Phumtham Wechayachai, and co-organised by the United States of America with the active participation of the People’s Republic of China. The presence and collaboration of all parties underscore a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and regional stability. An immediate and unconditional ceasefire entered into force from 24:00 hours (local time) on 28 July 2025. As Chair of ASEAN for 2025, Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure the implementation of the ceasefire.
2.The Joint Declaration on peace agreement has been signed on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by Cambodian PM, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and Thai PM H.E Anutin Chanvirakul, on the outcomes of the meeting, witnessed by the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Both sides reaffirm the unwavering commitment to peace and security between the two countries and reiterate their firm commitment to refrain from the threat or use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, and respect for international boundary and international law, for the promotion of peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the region on the basis of mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of our respective nations. Both sides reaffirm our firm commitment to upholding and implementing the agreements reached by both sides at the General Border Committee meetings.
3.The joint statement on 27 December 2025, following the 3rd special meeting of GBC between Cambodia and Thailand at the International Point of Entry between Pailin and Chanthaburi Provinces. This special Meeting was co-chaired by the Ministers of National Defense of both Counties, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister, General Tea Seiha, and H.E. General Nattaphon Narkphanit, with the participation of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) as observer.
Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) on 27 December 2025. Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement. There shall be no troop movements, including patrol towards the other side’s position. Both sides agree that all arrangements under this Joint Statement are without prejudice to the border demarcation and international boundary between the two countries. Both sides agree to refer to the Joint Boundary Commission to resume, at the earliest, the survey and demarcation works, in accordance with existing agreements between the two countries to achieve lasting peace along the border. Both sides agree to utilize Joint Boundary Commission’s existing mechanisms to ensure safety and security of the joint survey team on the ground, including its safety from landmines. Both sides agree that the Joint Boundary Commission will accord the first and foremost priority for the immediate survey and demarcation works in the affected border areas where the civilians resided.
Both sides agree to allow civilians residing in the affected border areas to return at the earliest, without obstruction and in safety and dignity, to their homes and normal livelihoods in areas within their own side.
