Post-Ceasefire Developments (1 August 2025)

In response to international pressure and following the ceasefire agreement, on 1 August 2025, Thailand released two Cambodian soldiers who had been unlawfully detained and were in critical health condition.

Cambodia acknowledged the release while reiterating the importance of full compliance with the ceasefire and international humanitarian norms.

Renewed Ceasefire Violation at An Ses (4 August 2025)

Tensions escalated again on 4 August 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM, when Thai armed forces, accompanied by heavy machinery including excavators, entered the An Ses area within Cambodian sovereign territory.

Despite strong objections from Cambodian forces, Thai units:

  • Laid barbed wire
  • Advanced into Cambodian-controlled land

This action constituted a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement and posed a serious threat to peace and stability along the border.

Continued Provocations and Land Alteration (5 August 2025)

On 5 August 2025, Thai forces continued a series of deliberate and provocative actions in the An Ses area:

  • 9:09 AM: Thai forces encroached further into Cambodian territory, using an excavator to clear land
  • 9:50 AM: A concrete-blocked trench filled with wheels and logs was unloaded in front of a Thai post
  • 9:53 AM: Trench digging resumed, reinforcing the illegal alteration of the terrain
  • 10:55 AM: Additional heavy machinery cleared land behind the police post, approximately 15 meters from Cambodian forces, while logs and wheels continued to be loaded into the trench

These actions demonstrated a sustained effort to entrench positions inside Cambodian territory in direct violation of ceasefire commitments.

Cambodia’s Official Position

The Royal Government of Cambodia:

  • Strongly condemns all post-ceasefire violations
  • Reaffirms that the An Ses area lies within Cambodian sovereign territory
  • Calls for immediate cessation of all illegal activities and withdrawal of heavy machinery
  • Urges strict adherence to the ceasefire agreement and international law

Conclusion

Between 1 and 5 August 2025, Thailand’s actions following the ceasefire—including renewed encroachment, land modification, and the deployment of heavy machinery—undermined confidence-building efforts and threatened regional stability. Cambodia continues to exercise restraint while firmly defending its sovereignty and calling for peaceful, lawful resolution of the border dispute.