Cambodia has clearly breached the ceasefire agreement.

"The Royal Thai Armed Forces provided a summary of the border clash timeline on July 29, stating that Cambodia had clearly violated the ceasefire agreement. Gunfire was intermittently heard until morning, before the Commander of the 2nd Army Region engaged in discussions that resulted in a seven-point agreement."

     On July 29, the Facebook page of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters released a summary of the border clash between Thailand and Cambodia that took place on July 29, 2025.

     According to a report from the 2nd Army Region Operations Center, the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border was summarized as follows:

     After midnight (00:00 hrs) on July 29, seven incidents of Cambodian military aggression were reported:

- Chong Bok Area: A clash involving small arms occurred at a hill west of Chong Bok.

- Chong An Ma Area: At 05:00 hrs, a confrontation involving support weapons began and ended at 09:00 hrs. Both sides subsequently established coordination teams south of Chong An Ma.

- Sam Taet Area: A clash broke out, and Thai forces were able to maintain control of the area.

- Chong Ta Thom Area: Cambodian troops with vehicles were observed moving into the area. Currently, these forces are stationed at the mouth of Chong Ta Thom.

- Phu Makuea Area: Cambodian forces continued patrolling around Phu Makuea and launched indirect fire (trajectory weapons) at Thai positions at around 01:00 hrs.

- Ta Kwai Temple and Ta Muen Temple Areas: Both sides maintained military presence and control over these locations.

Unidentified UAV Activity: An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was detected flying over military installations and airfields along various sections of the border. An investigation is currently underway to determine the origin of the UAV.

     The outcome of the Thailand–Cambodia meeting held in Malaysia on July 28, 2025, was as follows: The meeting was chaired by Mr. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chair of ASEAN 2025, and attended by Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, and Mr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia. Representatives from the United States and China also participated in the meeting. The parties agreed to resume bilateral negotiations. Informal discussions between military commanders had already taken place, and preparations are underway for a General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on August 4 and a Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting in September, as proposed by Thailand. The agreement also emphasized that evacuated civilians should be allowed to return home when the situation becomes suitable. The Thai side reiterated its call for Cambodia to cease attacks on civilians and to respect international humanitarian law. At present, the ceasefire remains fragile, and local authorities will continue to closely monitor the situation. Thailand also expressed its appreciation to the countries supporting the peace process.

     On July 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., a discussion was held between Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Region, and General Pov Heng, Commander of Cambodia’s 4th Military Region. The meeting resulted in key agreements aimed at easing tensions along the border. The following seven main points were mutually agreed upon:

    1. A ceasefire will be implemented.

    2. No use of force against Thai civilians.

    3. No additional deployment of troops.

    4. No movement of troops in the area.

    5. Thailand will facilitate the removal of injured or deceased Cambodian soldiers from the conflict zone.

    6. Both sides agreed to establish a coordination team to resolve issues along the border under the responsibility of Thailand’s 2nd Army Region, with four representatives from each side. Thailand has appointed the Deputy Commander of the Suranaree Task Force as the head of its team.

    7. All military units are instructed to reduce all forms of confrontation and await the outcome of the upcoming Thailand–Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, scheduled for August 4, 2025, which will help define guidelines for peaceful coexistence moving forward.

Humanitarian Operations

     On July 29, 2025, following a clash in the Sam Taet area, in response to Cambodian forces firing weapons into Thai territory, the 2nd Army Region successfully detained 18 Cambodian soldiers who surrendered. The operation was conducted by a special cavalry task force, and all 18 soldiers were taken into custody without any threats or violence. Two Cambodian soldiers were found dead, and one was injured and later transferred to a hospital for treatment.

At present, all detained Cambodian soldiers are being held in a safe area under Thai supervision, where they are receiving food, essential supplies, and medical treatment in accordance with international humanitarian standards. Thailand also confirmed that the bodies of the deceased soldiers will be returned to Cambodia following standard wartime procedures, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Geneva Conventions.

Threats from Misinformation Campaigns

     Authorities have detected the dissemination of false information intended to mislead the international community in various forms. In response, all official Thai security agencies have released verified accounts of the situation, including translated summaries, to ensure that the global community receives accurate information.

Thai Military Denounces False Ceasefire Claims
     This morning, the Royal Thai Armed Forces formally rejected a statement by Major General Malis Socheata, spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense, which claimed that Cambodian forces had completely ceased fire across all areas since midnight of July 28, 2025, and that no gunfire had been reported.

The Thai military countered this statement, confirming that Cambodian forces continued to fire into Thai territory even after the ceasefire agreement was made, and stated that clear evidence of these violations exists. The Thai side condemned the distortion of facts by the Cambodian spokesperson, asserting that it constitutes a fabrication that undermines international trust.

Thailand emphasized that it has never initiated violence, but retains the right to defend its sovereignty and its citizens, in line with international law.

Summary of Affected Individuals (Cumulative as of July 29, 2025)

1. Civilians
    -Deaths: 15
    -Severely injured: 12
    -Moderately injured: 13
    -Slightly injured: 13
Total affected civilians: 53

2. Military Personnel
    -Deaths: 15
    -Injured: 175
Total affected military personnel: 190

Evacuation Situation
A total of 175,129 civilians have been evacuated from high-risk areas to temporary shelters across seven provinces as follows:

    -Ubon Ratchathani: 21,875 people
    -Si Sa Ket: 82,021 people
    -Surin: 47,797 people
    -Buri Ram: 18,802 people
    -Sa Kaeo: 2,652 people
    -Chanthaburi: 280 people
    -Trat: 1,702 people

Relief Operations Royal Volunteer units are actively providing humanitarian support in four main provinces, with the following personnel involved:

    -Royal Volunteers 904: 129 personnel
    -Civilian volunteers: 2,480 individuals
    -Student Reserve Force Volunteers (Territorial Defense): 222 personnel 

The Royal Thai Armed Forces extend their deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to all individuals affected by the events. The Armed Forces remain committed to carrying out their duties with strength, dedication, and sacrifice, in order to defend the sovereignty of the nation and ensure the safety and security of the Thai people to the fullest extent.

References: https://www.matichon.co.th/politics/news_5298898