(Phnom Penh): The Joint Border Committee (JBC) of Cambodia issued a strong protest condemning the blatant encroachment by the Thai military on Cambodian territory, citing violations that include the installation of barbed wires, nets, barriers, and tyres along the borderline in Chouk Chey and Prey Chan villages, Ou Beichoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
The JBC firmly denounces the following Thai military activities:
1. On 12 August 2025, the Thai military installed barbed wires, nets, barriers, and tyres along the border segment between border posts No. 46-47, located within the geographical area of Chouk Chey village, Ou Beichoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
2. On 13 August 2025, similar actions were taken along the border segment between border posts No. 42-43, situated in Prey Chan village, also in Ou Beichoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
3. On 14 August 2025, the Thai military attempted to repeat these actions near the Beung Trakuon border crossing, within the area of Banteay Meanrut and Thnal Bambek villages, Kouk Romiet commune, Thma Puok district, Banteay Meanchey province. However, the attempt was abandoned after the presence of Cambodian civilians, security forces, and foreign military observers in the area was noticed.
The Thai military’s unilateral attempts to occupy land through the installation of barbed wires, barriers, and deployment of tyres along the said border segments constitute a violation of the spirit of the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and international law. Moreover, such actions infringe upon the authority of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) and undermine the outcomes of past negotiation efforts and the ongoing bilateral dialogue between the two countries.
Once again, the Cambodian JBC strongly protests against the Thai military’s violations and demands the immediate removal of all barbed wires, nets, and tyres from the affected areas. It also urges that preventive measures be taken to avoid any future border violations along the boundary between the two nations.
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