Official Statement of the Royal Thai Government on July 29, 2025

Official Statement of the Royal Thai Government on July 29, 2025

In our utmost sincerity, the Royal Thai Government is making all efforts to end clashes along the Thai - Cambodian border as soon as possible.

Yesterday’s dialogue and negotiation in Putrajaya led to a ceasefire agreement between both sides — reflecting a shared hope of the international community to restore peace to the peoples of both countries. The Thai Government sincerely upholds that agreement and strictly adheres to the jointly announced ceasefire agreement.

However, the Cambodian military forces have violated the agreement by launching continuous and indiscriminate attacks on Thai territory across various areas along the border even after the agreed ceasefire time had passed. The Thai military forces have been compelled to respond decisively and in an appropriate proportion to protect our sovereignty, territorial integrity and the lives of our innocent civilians. The government has thus assigned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain the facts surrounding the situation to the international community, especially the United States, the People’s Republic of China, and Malaysia — who beared witness to yesterday’s dialogue and negotiation — to inform them of Cambodia’s lack of sincerity.

Currently, the Thai Government has tasked all our military branches with maintaining their forces to safeguard our sovereignty, territorial integrity and ensure the safety of the people. We are ready to further bring discussions to a higher and appropriate level. Thailand will not allow any infringement on our sovereignty and territorial integrity under any circumstances.

At the same time, the Thai Government remains ready to proceed with dialogue at the regional command level between both sides as previously agreed in order to end the violence and prevent further losses to both civilians and military personnel.

We are confident that our undertakings, which are based on international practice, humanitarian principles and human rights, will be clearly recognized by the international community. And they will form a strong foundation for the deliberations of all facts once the ceasefire is genuinely in place.

The government urges the public to follow updates only through official channels. The government has assigned the Ministry of Interior and relevant agencies to urgently provide assistance and care for those affected, particularly with regard to repatriation. Citizens are asked to await results from field assessments conducted by the Ad Hoc Centre for Thailand - Cambodia Border Situation. All agencies in the area have been tasked to fully facilitate and support all evacuees.

Lastly, the government calls upon all citizens to show utmost restraint and stay united, and not to fall victim to disinformation or political manipulation aimed at causing domestic division by opposing side. Team Thailand will continue to carry out our duties with full dedication for the nation and the people.