BANGKOK – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to implement a ceasefire along their shared border, effective from noon today, with a 72-hour observation period aimed at ending months of deadly clashes. The agreement was signed by Cambodian Defence Minister Gen Tea Seiha and Thai Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit following a special General Border Committee meeting in Chanthaburi province, attended by the ASEAN Observer Team.

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The joint statement commits both sides to refrain from the use of force and to pursue the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and existing bilateral agreements. The ceasefire covers all weapons systems and prohibits attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and military targets. Both countries have also agreed not to advance troops, engage in provocative actions, or reinforce forces along the border.

To ensure compliance, the Cambodia-Thailand and Thailand-Cambodia Border Coordination Units will manage the situation on the ground under the observation and verification of the ASEAN Observer Team. Troop deployments will remain in place, and authorities will facilitate the safe return of displaced civilians to their homes.

The agreement does not prejudice future border demarcation efforts. Both sides called for the Joint Boundary Commission to resume survey and demarcation work as soon as possible, prioritizing civilian areas and demining operations. They also reaffirmed their obligations under the Ottawa Convention and pledged to intensify joint demining efforts.

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Additional measures include commitments to avoid misinformation, refrain from entering each other’s airspace or territory, and halt the construction or reinforcement of military infrastructure beyond their respective sides of the border. The two nations also agreed to enhance cooperation against transnational crimes, including cyber scams and human trafficking.

In line with the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration of October 26, 2025, 18 detained Cambodian soldiers will be returned after the ceasefire is fully observed for 72 hours. To sustain the truce, both sides endorsed a stronger role for the ASEAN Observer Team and committed to regular communication between defence ministers, military leaders, and border units to prevent miscalculation and resolve incidents promptly.

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Media teams from both countries will coordinate to ensure accurate reporting and transparency. The joint statement frames the ceasefire as a critical step toward “true and sustainable peace” and the restoration of normality along the border, warning that any violations would undermine regional stability and public confidence.

-Thailand News (TN)