Phnom Penh: The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) observed, verified and reported on the border situation at An Ses Pass, Choam Ksan District, Preah Vihear Province, which was attacked, barbed wire was laid, and containers illegally occupied by the Thai military were deployed.
Through a press release, the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia said that on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Coordination Group (CLG) of the Kingdom of Cambodia coordinated with the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) led by the Head of Mission of the ASEAN Observer Team (HOM AOT) Philippines to observe, verify and report on the border situation at An Ses Pass, Choam Ksan District, Preah Vihear Province, which was attacked, barbed wire was laid and containers were illegally occupied by the Thai military, making it impossible for many families to return to their homes. It also reviewed the respect and implementation of all measures in the Joint Declaration after the ceasefire came into effect.
The ASEAN Observer Group’s observation of the above-mentioned location, which is Cambodian sovereign territory and illegally occupied by the Thai military, highlights the absolute necessity for the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to commence the demarcation work as soon as possible, in accordance with the existing agreement as stated in the third point of the Joint Declaration of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Boundary Commission (GBC) on 27 December 2025, to allow the innocent civilians of Cambodia to return to their homes without hindrance and in safety and dignity.
The Royal Government and the Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia continue to affirm their firm, sincere, and honest commitment to fully and steadfastly respect and implement the Joint Declaration of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thai General Boundary Committee (GBC) of December 27, 2025, the Joint Statement on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand of October 26, 2025 and other relevant agreements to move towards a speedy recovery and a return to normalcy, peace and lasting stability.
