Royal Thai Armed Forces Escort Interim Observer Team (IOT) from Eight ASEAN Countries to Thai-Cambodian Border to Verify Ceasefire Violations The Royal Thai Armed Forces, through the Directorate of Joint Intelligence, facilitated the Interim Observer Team (IOT) comprising 14 representatives from eight ASEAN member states, including Brunei, Malaysia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The mission, led by the Malaysian Defence Attaché to Thailand, visited the operational area of the Suranaree Task Force (2nd Army Area) during 18-20 August 2025.
The mission commenced on 18 August 2025 at the Srichantraphan Conference Room, Sunprasitthiprasong Military Hospital, 22nd Military District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The interim observers received a briefing from the 2nd Army Area on Cambodia’s violations of the ceasefire agreement, as stipulated in the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting records, as well as on Cambodia’s obstruction of mine clearance operations conducted by the Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC).
On 19-20 August 2025, the IOT delegation is scheduled to visit key areas along the border, including:
• Chong Ahn Ma, Ubon Ratchathani Province – to verify the incident of Cambodian forces cutting through barbed wire fencing, an act that undermines trust and constitutes a violation of the ceasefire. • Pha Mo E Daeng, Si Sa Ket Province – a strategic point overlooking disputed areas (Phra Viharn area–Chong Ta Thom–Satta Som) to provide contextual understanding of the situation. • Kritsana Base (Phu Makua Hill) – to examine newly-laid PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines that wounded Thai soldiers on 9 August 2025. • Prab Suk Base – to view recovered mines and explosive ordnance seized from Cambodian forces. • Prisoner of War Holding Facility – to confirm that Thailand’s treatment of prisoners complies fully with international humanitarian principles and the Geneva Conventions, including food, medical care, and basic rights protections. • Phanom Dong Rak Chalerm Phra Kiat 80th Anniversary Hospital, Surin Province – to assess the damage caused by a Cambodian BM-21 Grad rocket attack, which clearly violated international humanitarian law by targeting civilians and a medical facility. • Chong Chup Tamok – to investigate the incident of a Thai ranger forces stepping on a landmine on 12 August 2025, after the ceasefire took effect, reaffirming Cambodia’s continued violations.
The purpose of this mission is to ensure that international observers receive accurate, comprehensive, and direct information from the ground, while highlighting Cambodia’s repeated ceasefire violations that have directly threatened border security and the safety of innocent civilians. The Royal Thai Armed Forces reaffirm that Thailand remains committed to upholding the ceasefire, adhering to international humanitarian law, and resolving border issues through peaceful means. However, Thailand will never tolerate violations of its territorial integrity or threats to the safety of its people.”
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