(Phnnom Penh): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation formally registered Cambodia’s strongest protest against the illegal activities conducted by Thai armed forces in occupied Cambodian territory. In the latest protest, Cambodia categorically objected to the obstruction of access with containers and a road construction in the provinces of Oddar Meanchey and Pursat, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Sunday (Feb. 8).

On 5 February 2026, Thai armed forces placed containers to block road access at two locations in Oddar Meanchey Province, namely Rouch Champey Village and O Khla Khmum Village in O Smach District. Two days later, on 7 February 2026, Thai armed forces commenced a road construction extending from the container blockade site in O Khla Khmum Village. In Pursat Province, additional containers were placed by Thai armed forces in Thmor Da Commune, Veal Veng District, on 7 February 2026.

These locations are situated well within Cambodian territory as delimited pursuant to the Franco-Siamese Convention of 1904 and the Treaty of 1907. The construction of physical barriers and roads on Cambodian territory, occupied by Thai forces during their offensive from 7 to 27 December 2025, directly contravenes the de-escalation measures agreed upon under Item I of the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) held on 27 December 2025. These actions further impede the safe and dignified return of displaced Cambodians to their homes and properties, and amount to a deliberate attempt to reshape the security environment and establish new realities on the ground in areas under Thailand’s illegal occupation, in breach of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the ASEAN Charter.

Nevertheless, Cambodia remains firmly committed to resolving all border issues through peaceful means and in accordance with international law, while strictly adhering to the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special GBC Meeting of 27 December 2025 and other relevant bilateral agreements.
=FRESH NEWS