Cambodia’s defence ministry spokesperson said conditions along the Cambodia–Thailand border were calm. She said Thai forces had unlawfully held Cambodian troops for more than 20 days and that Thailand had yet to return them as Cambodia said international law required.
At an August 19, 2025 morning briefing on implementation of the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire at the Office of the Council of Ministers, defence ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata urged Thailand to honour the agreement and return all 18 Cambodian personnel so they could reunite with families waiting day and night.
The Cambodian account said Thai troops entered and unlawfully detained the Cambodian personnel on the morning of July 29, 2025, a few hours after the ceasefire took effect. It put the duration at 20 days, 23 hours and 10 minutes as of 7 a.m. on August 19. The report said Cambodia’s defence ministry, armed forces and the international community continued to demand their return under international law. The Cambodian side said it would leave no one behind.
The spokesperson said the stretches of border under Military Regions 4 and 5 in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey remained calm from midnight to 6 a.m. on August 19. Cambodian forces remained on high alert and continued their duties to protect sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Maly Socheata said the Cambodian government, armed forces and people stood together in defence of their country’s territory, dignity and sovereignty. She said full implementation of the ceasefire by both sides would help restore peace, stability and normal relations, an outcome desired by the peoples of both countries and by the international community.
By KPS99TV
