Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thai Army Condemns Cambodia for Ceasefire Violation

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

The Royal Thai Army has issued a statement condemning Cambodia for violating a ceasefire agreement. On 29th July 2025, Major General Winthai Suvaree, the army's spokesperson, expressed regret over Cambodia's actions, which breached the ceasefire terms set by both governments.

 

The agreement, effective from midnight on 28th July 2025, aimed to foster peace and reduce tension along the border.

 

Thailand adhered strictly to the ceasefire, halting military activities along the Thai-Cambodian border as agreed. However, despite this, Cambodia allegedly launched attacks into Thai territory at multiple points, deliberately breaching the ceasefire and undermining mutual trust.

 

In response, Thailand reserves the right to take appropriate defensive measures, affirming that its military actions are solely for the purpose of self-defence and preserving national sovereignty, in line with international law.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-07-29

 

 

[novacova]

Information campaign on both sides. Choose a side and blame the other.

[FlorC]

Well , that didn't take long.

 

It was just a ceasefire that was agreed in Malaysia, nothing

else of the dispute has been solved.

[transam]

1 minute ago, FlorC said:

Well , that didn't take long.

 

It was just a ceasefire that was agreed in Malaysia, nothing

else of the dispute has been solved.

No, because it was ceasefire talks....😋

[ozz1]

Let's hope calm heads prevail both sides are guilty of misinformation citizens want peace on both sides

[ikke1959]

What did Thailand do just before the ceasefire started??? Cambodia is not allowed to react on it even maybe it was just after the start of the ceasefire.. Thailand caused this by themselves.... so don't complain.

[Myran]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

What did Thailand do just before the ceasefire started??? Cambodia is not allowed to react on it even maybe it was just after the start of the ceasefire.. Thailand caused this by themselves.... so don't complain.

They defended themselves against a massive Cambodian advance, including trying to invade a new front in Trat. Cambodia is showing its true colors, and the world isn't being fooled by their propaganda and troll armies.

[Galong]

The other large group of Thais who will suffer are those involved in tourism. Right now is the time when a lot of potential visitors are planning their vacations. In this respect, if Cambodia wants to hurt Thailand, continuing the fight is just the ticket.

Another thought: why on earth is the Thai baht so strong? The government is unstable and the economy is not strong nor growing. A strong baht also hurts tourism... and my US Social Security. 😒

[CallumWK]

2 hours ago, transam said:

No, because it was ceasefire talks....😋

 

Isn't that the ceasefire Trump claims to have arranged?

[transam]

3 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Isn't that the ceasefire Trump claims to have arranged?

Probably, whilst talking to his caddy trying to find another lost ball....🤥

[BE88]

29 minutes ago, Galong said:

The other large group of Thais who will suffer are those involved in tourism. Right now is the time when a lot of potential visitors are planning their vacations. In this respect, if Cambodia wants to hurt Thailand, continuing the fight is just the ticket.

Another thought: why on earth is the Thai baht so strong? The government is unstable and the economy is not strong nor growing. A strong baht also hurts tourism... and my US Social Security. 😒

 

Finnaly, a common sense comment, personally if I are tourist I would not go to Thailand or Cambodia, many places are much quieter and safer than a place where everything indicates that it is a proxy war.

 

[grain]

"The other large group of Thais who will suffer are those involved in tourism." So now we must feel so sad for the poor suffering Thais working in the tourism industry, for the past months we've been watching videos of gangs of Thai men and LBs kicking foreigner tourists in the heads and stomping them when they're lying battered on the ground. If tourism numbers dry up an old saying comes to mind: som nam na.

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

What did Thailand do just before the ceasefire started??? Cambodia is not allowed to react on it even maybe it was just after the start of the ceasefire.. Thailand caused this by themselves.... so don't complain.

Defend! Time for you to look at condo listings in Cambodia. Bye Bye!

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Thailand to Submit Evidence of Ceasefire Violations by Cambodia to China & US

 

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Thailand is set to present evidence to China and the United States on 29 July, detailing violations of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces along the shared border, according to Government Spokesman Jirayu Huangsap.

 

Speaking at a press briefing on 29 July, Mr Jirayu confirmed that the Thai government has collected preliminary evidence of multiple breaches of the ceasefire across seven border provinces. The situation is being closely monitored by the First and Second Army Regions, which are compiling a final report identifying the locations and nature of the violations.

 

The spokesman outlined four key points agreed during this morning’s cabinet meeting:

 

1. The Royal Thai Armed Forces have been instructed to fully defend national sovereignty and maintain troop readiness along the entire border until the situation improves.

 

2. The Thai government reaffirmed its decision to recall its ambassador from Phnom Penh and to expel Cambodia’s ambassador from Bangkok.

 

3. The Ministry of Interior and relevant agencies have been tasked with supporting communities affected by the conflict, including evacuation operations to be overseen by the Thailand-Cambodia Border Operations Command Centre (TCBOC).

 

4. The TCBOC will continue to meet and communicate regularly with the public to provide updates.

 

Mr Jirayu confirmed that the National Security Council (NSC) and TCBOC convened on the  morning of 29:July, to discuss the latest developments. A formal communication, including detailed documentation of the violations, will be sent later, to international observers, specifically the governments of China and the United States.

 

In response to Cambodian media claims that their military has ceased hostilities, Mr Jirayu said that while Cambodia is free to make such statements, the Thai military remains on full alert and continues to uphold national sovereignty.

 

“We have acted with military professionalism and restraint throughout,” said Mr Jirayu. “We have not targeted civilian areas, whereas Cambodian actions have been aggressive and well-documented by international media. The contrast is clear.”

 

The spokesman added that Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his role as ASEAN Chair, has facilitated ongoing diplomatic efforts to restore peace in the region. “Freedom and peace must prevail in Southeast Asia,” he stated.

 

Later on 29:July, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to deliver a detailed report to the international community outlining the precise incidents of aggression, including times, locations, types of weapons used, and the Thai military’s measured responses.

 

Asked how many violations had occurred, Mr Jirayu said a full count was still being finalised but confirmed that forward military positions had come under attack. Specific coordinates and technical assessments would be provided by the Ministry of Defence.

 

He also revealed that Thai forces had already anticipated possible breaches before the midnight ceasefire deadline and were on full alert as early as 04:00, reflecting scepticism over Cambodia’s intentions. “Past experience tells us not to take their words at face value,” he noted.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-07-29

 

 

 

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

in line with international law.

That's a critical point

[Galong]

24 minutes ago, grain said:

"The other large group of Thais who will suffer are those involved in tourism." So now we must feel so sad for the poor suffering Thais working in the tourism industry, for the past months we've been watching videos of gangs of Thai men and LBs kicking foreigner tourists in the heads and stomping them when they're lying battered on the ground. If tourism numbers dry up an old saying comes to mind: som nam na.

Your comment is a textbook example of collective blame, which is both logically and ethically flawed. Criminal acts committed by a small number of individuals do not define an entire population or industry.

FYI, in case you haven't noticed, Thailand’s tourism sector employs millions of law‑abiding citizens, many of whom depend on it for basic survival. Studies on stereotyping and group attribution error consistently show that conflating isolated incidents with the behavior of an entire demographic fosters prejudice and undermines constructive solutions.

Or, is this somehow your opinion on Thais in general?  If yes, why are you here?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Cambodia allegedly launched attacks into Thai territory at multiple points, deliberately breaching the ceasefire and undermining mutual trust.

Well that went well.... 

[TigerandDog]

4 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Let's hope calm heads prevail both sides are guilty of misinformation citizens want peace on both sides

what misinformation has Thailand put out. There was actually a media release by an Australian analyst who monitors troop movements in areas such as the Cambodia/Thai border. Satellite images showed that Cambodia had been moving troops and artillery into position for weeks prior to the conflict actually starting, and that Thai movements were done as a response In his opinion it was ALWAYS Cambodia's intention to escalate this into what we now have.

[paul1804]

Maybe Cambodia fired the first shots but Thai military bombing Cambodia just prior to the agreed deadline is hardly considered fair & reasonable!

I guess the Thai military hierarchy is taking any opportunity it can to justify the military budget! 

[CallumWK]

3 minutes ago, paul1804 said:

prior to the agreed deadline

 

You understand the words prior and deadline?

[matta01]

It is much easier to accuse one than to excuse the other

[Myran]

7 minutes ago, paul1804 said:

Maybe Cambodia fired the first shots but Thai military bombing Cambodia just prior to the agreed deadline is hardly considered fair & reasonable!

I guess the Thai military hierarchy is taking any opportunity it can to justify the military budget! 

Are you joking? The bombing was a direct response to the massive advance (including Hun Sen's elite Bodyguard Headquarter) that Cambodia started one hour before the ceasefire, to try to take back positions lost to the Thai. They even went into Thailand in Trat and kept on firing long after the ceasefire should have taken place. Stop acting like Cambodia is the victim here, no one's buying it.

[Mark1969]

1 hour ago, BE88 said:

 

Finnaly, a common sense comment, personally if I are tourist I would not go to Thailand or Cambodia, many places are much quieter and safer than a place where everything indicates that it is a proxy war.

 

That's very true if you can get laid in those other nice places. It also helps to have some money.

[AloisAmrein]

2 hours ago, Galong said:

The other large group of Thais who will suffer are those involved in tourism. Right now is the time when a lot of potential visitors are planning their vacations. In this respect, if Cambodia wants to hurt Thailand, continuing the fight is just the ticket.

Another thought: why on earth is the Thai baht so strong? The government is unstable and the economy is not strong nor growing. A strong baht also hurts tourism... and my US Social Security. 😒

The THB is not strong, but the USD is very weak. Because of the crazy politics of Trumpel. 1 CHF is 41 THB.

[Srikcir]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Royal Thai Army has issued a statement condemning Cambodia for violating a ceasefire agreement.

I can appreciate the Thai Army's dissatisfaction but shouldn't it be the THAI GOVERNMENT issuing the statement?

There seems to be a tendency wherein the Thai government is "delegated to the back seat" regarding international relationships by the Military which should be in democracies a tool of the government, not visa versa. But then Thailand is a "Thai-Styled Democracy" that distinguishes it from Western Democracies.

 

"Freedom in the World 2025"

https://freedomhouse.org/country/thailand

• "Following five years of direct military rule, Thailand transitioned to a military-dominated, semielected government in 2019." (my italics)

[dinsdale]

5 hours ago, FlorC said:

Well , that didn't take long.

 

It was just a ceasefire that was agreed in Malaysia, nothing

else of the dispute has been solved.

Complete tripe. The ceasefire is still in place. These were minor incidences in one area.

[BexMan]

This is why they bombed the Cambodian supply lines before the ceasefire took effect, because they didn't believe the Cambodians wouldn't honour the ceasefire.

[black tabby12345]

What do they say about their last-minute bombing just before cease fire takes  effect?

 

If one side doesn't behave gentleman like, cannot expect the other side to be so chivalry though.

 

 

[black tabby12345]

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

That's a critical point

 

Not to some people/countries...

[ronnie50]

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

I can appreciate the Thai Army's dissatisfaction but shouldn't it be the THAI GOVERNMENT issuing the statement?

There seems to be a tendency wherein the Thai government is "delegated to the back seat" regarding international relationships by the Military which should be in democracies a tool of the government, not visa versa. But then Thailand is a "Thai-Styled Democracy" that distinguishes it from Western Democracies.

 

"Freedom in the World 2025"

https://freedomhouse.org/country/thailand

• "Following five years of direct military rule, Thailand transitioned to a military-dominated, semielected government in 2019." (my italics)

If I wrote that, it would be deleted. But you are right of course.