Reports indicate that the Thai government and the Cambodian government have come to a military agreement regarding their shared land border. The agreement focuses on adjustments in the area from the Sattanaban starting point to the Lao intersection, reverting to the 2014 status quo. This aims to de-escalate tensions and foster a more positive environment for the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) between Thai-Cambodia.

background to Border Issues

The Thai -Cambodian border situation has historically been fraught with violations, especially concerning the 2000 Memorandum of understanding 43 (MOU 43) regarding land boundary surveys and demarcation, allegedly repeatedly breached by the Cambodian side.

A notable incident occurred on February 13, 2025, when Cambodian citizens and soldiers ascended ta Muen Thom Castle in Phanom Dongrak, Surin province, which is under Thai sovereignty, and sang their national anthem.The Thai government responded by lodging a formal protest.