AKP Phnom Penh, February 05, 2026 --

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia (MFAIC) has formally protested against the emplacement of three containers on Feb. 3, 2026 by Thai armed forces in An Seh village, Choam Ksan commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province, Kingdom of Cambodia, which obstructs access to the An Seh International Border Checkpoint.

“This action which constitutes a blatant violation of Cambodia's sovereignty and territorial integrity may also alter the security environment in and around civilian areas, consolidate military control, or create new facts on the ground that directly undermine de-escalation efforts and further hinder the safe and dignified return of civilians to their homes and properties,” the Ministry stressed in a press release this morning.

According to the MFAIC, Cambodia categorically objects to this illegal and illegitimate action, which amounts to the consolidation of Thailand's occupation of Cambodian territory. This action is contrary to the de-escalation measures set out in Item I of the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) held on Dec. 27, 2025, and contravenes both the United Nations Charter and the ASEAN Charter.

The Ministry concluded by reaffirming Cambodia’s consistent and unwavering commitment to seeking an amicable resolution to all boundary disputes with Thailand, as with all its neighbours, through peaceful means in accordance with international law, while remaining resolute in upholding its principled position that borders must not be changed by force.

By C. Nika