Cambodia’s foreign ministry expressed concern over proposed Thai legal action against Cambodian leaders, saying it would seriously damage relations and undermine efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.
In a statement issued on August 19, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed deep concern about recent remarks by Thailand’s acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, on plans to take action against Cambodian leaders under Thai domestic law.
The Cambodian ministry said the action would violate Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as the UN Charter principles of sovereign equality and mutual respect. It said it would also seriously damage bilateral relations and undermine efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire and restore peace and normal relations.
The ministry said the proposed action would undermine efforts to rebuild the trust needed to implement the ceasefire Cambodia and Thailand agreed on July 28, 2025. The two sides signed ceasefire implementation arrangements at the August 7 Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee as a step towards de-escalation.
The ministry reaffirmed the Cambodian government’s commitment to working with the Thai government to restore peace and normal relations as soon as possible.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television Station. Reporter: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
