The Thai government on Tuesday accused Cambodia of violating a newly agreed ceasefire, claiming that Cambodian forces launched continued and indiscriminate attacks on Thai territory after the truce went into effect at midnight.
In an official statement, the government alleged that Cambodian troops breached the terms of the ceasefire, which had been agreed upon during talks between the two prime ministers in Kuala Lumpur just a day earlier.
“The Thai Government sincerely upholds that agreement and strictly adheres to the jointly announced ceasefire agreement,” the statement said.
“However, the Cambodian military forces have violated the agreement by launching continuous and indiscriminate attacks on Thai territory across various areas along the border even after the agreed ceasefire time had passed.”
The ceasefire was scheduled to take effect at midnight. The Thai government said it had already informed the international community of Cambodia’s actions, specifically addressing the message to China, Malaysia, as ASEAN’s current chair, and the United States, all of whom were present at the talks.
According to the statement, Thailand has ordered its armed forces to maintain defensive positions to protect national sovereignty and ensure the safety of its citizens. Despite the escalation, the government reiterated its willingness to pursue dialogue.
“The government remains ready to proceed with dialogue at the regional command level between both sides as previously agreed in order to end the violence and prevent further losses to both civilians and military personnel,” the statement added.
The announcement came after the Royal Thai Army lodged its own protest over Cambodia’s alleged ceasefire violation.
Government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said the Thai cabinet on Tuesday directed the military to stand guard along the border and take all necessary measures to protect the nation’s territorial integrity.
Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters strongly rejected claims by Cambodian defence spokeswoman Lt Gen Maly Socheata, who had earlier insisted that both countries were fully observing the ceasefire.
In a pointed response, the Thai military said it possessed clear evidence that Cambodian troops had fired weapons into Thai territory in several locations after the ceasefire deadline had passed.
“Lieutenant General Maly Socheata is not only misleading the Cambodian public but also deceiving herself, trapped in the very illusion she has fabricated,” the statement said.
“Her actions go beyond misinformation; they represent a deliberate attempt to construct a false reality to obscure her side’s misconduct and evade accountability.”
“The Royal Thai Armed Forces call on Lieutenant General Maly Socheata to end this campaign of deception, which undermines trust and damages the fundamental principles of international cooperation. The international community must not allow such ‘verbal illusions’ to obscure the truth.”
Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, spokesman for Thailand’s Ad Hoc Centre on the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation, confirmed that Thai troops were currently stationed in 11 border locations: Chong An Ma, Chong Bok, Chong Chom, Chong Sai Taku, Don Tuan, Phra Wiharn, Phran Yao, Phu Makhuea, Satta Som, Ta Kwai, and Ta Muen Thom.
Surasant also reported that the ongoing border clashes had resulted in the deaths of 15 Thai civilians and injuries to 38 more. Over 188,000 evacuees remain in shelters across secure areas in the country’s northeast.
In Cambodia, the government denied any wrongdoing. Royal government spokesman Pen Bona told the *Khmer Times* on Tuesday that Cambodia had strictly followed the ceasefire agreement and rejected all contrary reports.
“I would like to reiterate the firm stance of the Royal Government of Cambodia in respecting the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement reached on July 28, 2025, at a special meeting in Malaysia, which came into effect at midnight last night,” he said.
Pen Bona emphasised that the Cambodian government viewed the agreement as crucial to preserving peace between the two nations and regional stability.
He added that as a peace-respecting country that upholds international law, Cambodia dismissed all online claims of violations as false, fabricated, and accusatory.
