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 Cambodia Files New Protest Against Thailand Over Border Encroachment

PHNOM PENH, March 18, 2026 — Cambodia has lodged a fresh formal protest against Thailand, accusing Thai armed forces of continued encroachment and unlawful activities along their shared border in violation of a ceasefire agreement and international law.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Thai forces had carried out land-clearing, road construction and infrastructure development in multiple locations inside Cambodian territory following the December 27, 2025 ceasefire.

The statement cited several areas of concern, including zones near Tamone Thom Temple in Oddar Meanchey province, Mom Bei and An Seh in Preah Vihear province, and parts of Banteay Ampil district, where Thai troops were reported to have used heavy machinery, built roads and constructed permanent structures.

Cambodia also alleged that Thai forces, in some cases accompanied by monks, had erected Buddha statues and raised Thai national flags in disputed locations, which Phnom Penh said lie entirely within Cambodian sovereignty as defined by historical treaties and internationally recognized maps.

The government said such actions violate the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding on border demarcation, as well as commitments under the General Border Committee (GBC) ceasefire agreement, which includes measures aimed at de-escalation and maintaining the status quo.

“Cambodia calls upon Thailand to immediately cease these activities, refrain from further unilateral actions, and fully implement all relevant agreements in good faith,” the statement said.

Phnom Penh reaffirmed its commitment to resolving border disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law, while stressing that territorial boundaries must not be altered by force or unilateral actions.

Tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have periodically flared despite ongoing diplomatic mechanisms, with both sides pledging to maintain stability while pursuing long-term demarcation efforts.

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