On September 18, 2025, Malaysian Prime Minister and 2025 ASEAN chair Anwar Ibrahim held separate telephone calls with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul about the Cambodia–Thailand border situation.
In a Facebook post on September 18, Hun Manet expressed concern about Prey Chan village in O Bei Choan commune, O Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey, alleging that Thai armed forces had used violence against civilians.
Hun Manet sought Anwar’s assistance in de-escalating tensions, restoring and maintaining the status quo, and avoiding further escalation while awaiting Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) discussions, in line with the September 10 special General Border Committee (GBC) agreements.
Anwar also spoke with the Thai prime minister that day. Bernama, citing his Facebook post, reported that he stressed preserving peace and avoiding escalation.
Anwar said the parties should pursue JBC negotiations, diplomacy and dialogue to strengthen mutual understanding and find a peaceful solution.
The report said that during the September 17, 2025 confrontation, Thai forces used rubber bullets, ball bearings, toxic fumes and loud sound, injuring 30 people, including civilians, unarmed personnel and monks. These descriptions and the injury figure are attributed to the report.
Reported by Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television.
