Cambodia called on Thailand to release the soldiers as quickly as possible so they could return safely to their families in accordance with international humanitarian law.
The Cambodian government said it was working continuously through every available mechanism to secure the swift and safe release of all 18 personnel.
The government, Ministry of National Defence and Royal Cambodian Armed Forces reiterated that they would never abandon any member of their forces, whatever the circumstances.
By Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television.
