东盟观察团视察班迭棉吉省边境 应对泰方非法占领活动

AOT Led by Head of Mission Conducts Border Inspection in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey Province Following Thai Military Encroachment and Illegal Occupation Activities (AKP) H.E. Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia, wishes to inform the public as well as members of national and international media as follows: On the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Cambodian Liaison Group (CLG) of the Kingdom of Cambodia coordinated a mission with the ASEAN Observer Team, led by the Head of Mission (HOM AOT). The objective was to observe, verify, and report on the border situation in Chok Chey Village, O Bei Chon Commune, O Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province. This specific area has been subject to incursions by the Thai military, who have laid barbed wire fences and deployed shipping containers to illegally occupy the terrain, thereby preventing numerous Cambodian families from returning to their homes. The mission also evaluated compliance with and the implementation of all measures outlined in the Joint Statement since the ceasefire came into effect. The ASEAN Observer Team's observation of this illegally occupied Cambodian sovereign territory underscores the absolute necessity for the Cambodia–Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to commence border demarcation as soon as possible. This action aligns strictly with existing frameworks, specifically the third point of the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) dated December 27, 2025. Immediate demarcation remains vital to ensuring that displaced civilian can return to their homes without obstruction, in safety, and with dignity. The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia reaffirm our firm, sincere, and unwavering commitment to fully and faithfully respect and implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26,  2025, and all other relevant agreements. This commitment is made with the aim of ensuring rapid recovery and restoring normalcy, and long-lasting peace and stability. **——————** Connect with AKP: 🌐[Telegram](https://t.me/TheAKP) 🌐[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/akp.official/) 🌐[Website](http://akp.gov.kh/) 👉[X](https://twitter.com/kampucheapresse) ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/kampucheapresse)) 🌐[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/akp_news/) 🌐[TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@agencekampucheapresse) 🌐[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@agencekampucheapresse/featured) #CambodiaWantsPeace #JusticeForCambodia