AKP Phnom Penh, August 10, 2025 --  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia (MFAIC) firmly dismissed Thailand’s groundless and irresponsible allegations concerning the landmine incident that injured Thai soldiers along the border.

In response to the statement issued by Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug. 9, 2025, which alleged that Cambodian planted new landmines, the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority has already provided a clear explanation in its press release on Aug. 9, 2025, refuting this unfounded accusation.

“To date, no credible or transparent investigation has been conducted into the incident cited by the Thai side. Cambodia calls for restraint and for the avoidance of premature public accusations, which risk undermining the true trust and eroding the spirit of ceasefire at a time when constructive engagement is urgently needed,”said H.E. Chum Sounry, Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the MFAIC in a press briefing this morning.

Cambodia urges Thailand to fully honour the commitments reached at the recent extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee, in particular the agreement to maintain current troop positions and refrain from movements or patrols toward the other side's positions, he added. 

Yesterday, the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has strongly refuted the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on Aug. 9, which accused Cambodia of laying new mines.

In its press release, CMAA said, “Cambodia's position is unequivocal: We have not, and will not, plant new landmines. Cambodia is a proud State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, which it ratified in 1999, and has an internationally recognised record of removing, not deploying, these indiscriminate weapons. For over three decades, Cambodia has cleared more than one million landmines and nearly three million explosive remnants of war, saving countless lives and restoring land to communities.”

At this time, CMAA added, no official and transparent investigation has been carried out regarding the reported incident involving injured Thai soldiers. In the absence of verified facts, it is essential that all parties exercise restraint in public statements. Unsubstantiated accusations not only risk undermining the spirit of cooperation established under the ceasefire but also threaten to erode trust at a moment when constructive engagement is most needed.

Cambodia hopes that the Thai side will respect the points agreed upon at the extraordinary meeting of GBC, especially point two, which states that both sides maintain current troop deployments without further movement, including patrol towards the other side's position, read the press release. 

“We reiterate our readiness to work with Thailand, ASEAN partners, and the international mine action community to uphold peace and promote safety,” CMAA emphasised.

Cambodia reaffirms:
- Absolute compliance with the Mine Ban Treaty.
- Commitment to peace, dialogue, and technical cooperation.
- Rejection of any action or narrative that undermines the ceasefire.

By Heng Panha