Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed serious concern on September 17, 2025, over Thai military and police entering Prey Chan village, Ou Beichoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. It said they used tear gas, rubber bullets and high-frequency sound devices capable of damaging hearing against Cambodian civilians and monks.
The ministry said Thai personnel also pointed weapons loaded with live ammunition at Cambodian civilians. It described these actions as violations of Cambodian sovereignty, international law and international humanitarian principles.
The ministry said continued provocations seriously threatened the fragile ceasefire and obstructed peaceful dialogue to resolve the dispute. It called on the international community, particularly ASEAN member states, to pay attention and support a peaceful resolution.
Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to peace, good-neighbourliness and respect for international law, and called for solidarity to protect civilians and regional stability. Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television; by ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
