Clarification on all allegations stated in the letter from the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, 2 Aug 2025

Clarification on all allegations stated in the letter from the Cambodian Human Rights Committee

- Thailand rejects all allegations stated in the letter from the Cambodian Human Rights Committee to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

- The letter provided distorted information that are not consistent with the facts. Thailand would, therefore, like to provide information to set the record straight as follows:

- Regarding the ceasefire agreement, both Thailand and Cambodia reached a mutual understanding during the meeting between the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, facilitated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 28 July 2025 in Putrajaya, whereby an immediate ceasefire was to take effect from 24:00 hrs (local time) on 28 July 2025.

- However, the Cambodian side breached this ceasefire agreement when its armed forces launched attacks against Thailand using small arms and hand grenades in the Phu Makua area, Sisaket Province, and continued such attacks until the morning of 30 July 2025. This breach constituted a failure to uphold Cambodia’s obligation to observe the ceasefire in good faith.

- Therefore, the detention of 20 Cambodian soldiers occurred during renewed hostilities initiated by Cambodia in breach of the ceasefire agreement. The measure was undertaken in accordance with international humanitarian law and does not constitute a violation of either the ceasefire or international law.

- All 20 Cambodian soldiers in the custody have been taken care of by the Thai authorities with respect to and in accordance with international laws. On 1 August 2025, two prisoners of war, one of whom was injured and the other suffering from a mental health condition, were repatriated to the Cambodian side. The repatriation was carried out in accordance with the humanitarian principles under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and international law, and in line with the rules and established humanitarian practices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

- The injury sustained by one of the Cambodian soldiers — a wound to the arm — occurred during combat and was not the result of torture by the Thai authorities as accused. The Thai authorities provided medical examinations and initial treatment for both individuals, including the soldier with the arm injury and the one with psychological trauma from combat. The findings of the medical examinations were also systematically recorded for reference.

- Thailand stands ready to work with the international community to verify the facts. In this regard, Thailand has invited representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to visit the detained soldiers.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2 August 2025

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