Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Thailand and Cambodia reached a ceasefire agreement during a meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 7.
The meeting was co-chaired by Thailand’s Acting Minister of Defence Gen. Nattaphon Nakphanit and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha.
According to the ceasefire agreement, both sides agreed to halt the use of all types of weapons, including attacks against civilians, and civilian and military targets of either side. Both parties pledged to maintain the current troop deployments as of 24:00 hours (local time) on July 29, 2025 and committed no further movements or reinforcements along the border.
They also vowed not to undertake provocative actions that may escalate tensions, including entering the other side’s air space and territory, and refrain from constructing or enhancing military infrastructure.
Both sides agreed not to use any kind of force against civilians and civilian objects in all circumstances. They agreed to comply with international humanitarian law in the treatment of captured soldiers, including their living conditions and medical care. Captured soldiers shall be immediately released and repatriated after the cessation of active hostilities.
In the event of armed conflict, both sides must promptly consult at the local level through existing bilateral mechanisms to prevent further escalation.
They also agreed to refrain from disseminating false information or fake news in order to de-escalate tensions and foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue.
To monitor implementation, an ASEAN observer team led by Malaysia will be established./.
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