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Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Agreed-upon minutes of the Thai-Cambodian ceasefire
The following are the agreed minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC)meeting between Cambodia and Thailand held on Thursday in Malaysia. I. Ceasefire Arrangement 1. Both sides agree to a ceasefire involving all types of weapons and any form of attacks on civilians and military objectives. All sides must avoid unprovoked firing towards the other side's positions or troops. This agreement must not be violated under any circumstances. 2. Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement as per the ceasefire that began at 24.00 hours (local time) on July 28, 2025. There shall be no troop movement, including patrols, towards the other side's positions. 3. Both sides agree not to increase forces along the entire Cambodia-Thailand border. Any reinforcement would heighten tensions and negatively affect long-term efforts to resolve the situation. 4. Both sides agree not to undertake provocative action that may escalate tensions. This includes military activities entering the other side's airspace, territory or positions as of the ceasefire. Both sides agree to refrain from constructing or enhancing any military infrastructure or fortifications beyond their own side. 5. Both sides agree not to use any force against civilians and civilian objects in all circumstances. Such actions would not only endanger communities in the border areas but also violate international law and tarnish the global image of the non-compliant side. 6. Both sides agree to comply with international humanitarian law in the treatment of captured soldiers, including their living conditions and medical care. If one side wishes to bring in its own wounded soldiers or civilians who are not under the control of the other side for medical treatment, the receiving side may determine its response based on its capacity. Captured soldiers shall be immediately released and repatriated after the cessation of active hostilities in accordance with Article 118 of the Third Geneva Convention of 1949 and Rule 128 (A) of the Customary International Humanitarian Law. Both sides agree to facilitate the dignified and timely return of deceased individuals at an agreed location, without crossing the border, and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to identify and manage the dead under sanitary and respectful conditions. 7. In the event of an armed conflict, whether intentional or unintentional, both sides must promptly consult at the local level through existing bilateral mechanisms to prevent the situation from escalating along the entire border. Prolonged conflict would endanger the safety of civilians and soldiers on both sides and heighten tensions, thereby complicating efforts toward a joint resolution. 8. In particular, both sides agree to: 8.1. Maintain regular communications between all army areas and military regions along the border of both sides and strive to solve all issues peacefully. 8.2 Convene the Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting within two weeks after the Extraordinary GBC Meeting on Aug 7, 2025. 8.3 Maintain regular and direct lines of communication between ministers and defence force chiefs. Both sides agree to refrain from disseminating false information or fake news so as to foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue. II. Mechanism for Ceasefire Implementation 10. Both sides remain committed to implementing the common understanding reached at the special meeting on July 28, 2025, including the ceasefire and formation of an Asean observer team led by Malaysia to ensure its implementation. 11. Both sides agree to assign the respective RBCs to carry out the implementation of the ceasefire, coordinated and observed by the Asean observer team led by Malaysia. The RBCs will meet regularly and submit their reports to the GBC through their respective national chains of command. 12. Pending the Asean observer team as agreed upon by both sides on July 28, 2025, the Interim Observer Team (IOT) comprising defence attaches of Asean member states accredited to Thailand or Cambodia and led by the defence attaches of Malaysia will be established separately and independently in Cambodia and Thailand, to observe the implementations of the ceasefire. The composition of each IOT is independently invited by the host country in consultation with Malaysia. The IOT will operate without crossing the border and will work in close coordination and consultation with the RBCs and GBC of each country. III. Date and Venue of the Next Meeting 13. Both sides agree to schedule the next GBC Meeting within a month after Aug 7, 2025 (at a venue to be discussed). Otherwise, an extraordinary GBC Meeting should be called immediately with the same format as this extraordinary GBC Meeting to discuss the ceasefire.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Thailand and Cambodia agree to border ceasefire, no troop escalation
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to strictly observe a ceasefire along their shared border, with both sides maintaining current troop positions while also refraining from any further reinforcements. According to the Agreed Minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting issued after the Extraordinary GBC Meeting here today, both sides must avoid unprovoked firing towards the other side's positions or troops, which may escalate tensions. 'During the meeting, the two neighbouring countries also agreed to a ceasefire involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians and civilian objects and military objectives of either side. 'Thailand and Cambodia also agree to refrain from constructing or enhancing any military infrastructure or fortifications beyond their own side, also not to use any kind of forces against civilians and civilian objects in all circumstances,' according to the agreed minutes. The Extraordinary GBC Meeting held at Wisma Perwira here today was co-chaired by Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha, and Thailand's Acting Minister of Defence General Nattaphon Narkphanit. Also present during the meeting as observers were Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari and Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, as well as United States Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan and Ambassador of China to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing. The agreed minutes also emphasised that both sides reached a consensus to comply with international humanitarian law in the treatment of captured soldiers, including their living conditions, shelter, food, and medical care in case of injury. 'Captured soldiers shall be immediately released and repatriated after the cessation of active hostilities in accordance with Article 118 of the Third Geneva Convention of 1949 and Rule 128 (A) of the Customary International Humanitarian Law,' it stated. It also noted that, in the event of an armed conflict, whether intentional or unintentional, both sides must promptly consult at the local level through existing bilateral mechanisms to prevent the situation from escalating along the entire border. As such, the two countries also agreed to maintain regular communications between all army areas and military regions and units along the border of both sides and strive to solve all issues peacefully and avoid clashes, the agreed minutes read. The agreed minutes also mentioned the convening of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, scheduled to be held within two weeks of today's meeting, with the host to be determined based on the regular rotation system. It also emphasised the need for regular and direct lines of communication at ministerial and Chiefs of Defence Forces level. Meanwhile, in order to de-escalate tensions, mitigate negative public sentiment and foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue, both sides also agreed to refrain from disseminating false information or fake news. Both sides agreed to schedule the next GBC Meeting within a month after today, with a venue to be decided later. 'Otherwise, another Extraordinary GBC Meeting should be called immediately with the same format as this Extraordinary GBC Meeting to discuss the ceasefire,' according to the agreed minutes. - Bernama
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Thailand, Cambodia reaffirm border ceasefire, pledge no troop build up, provocation
Saifuddin (centre) with Tea (fifth left) and Nattaphon (seventh right) in a photocall with delegations from both countries in conjunction with the meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to strictly observe a ceasefire along their shared border, with both sides maintaining current troop positions while also refraining from any further reinforcements. According to the Agreed Minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting issued after the Extraordinary GBC Meeting here today, both sides must avoid unprovoked firing towards the other side's positions or troops, which may escalate tensions. 'During the meeting, the two neighbouring countries also agreed to a ceasefire involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians and civilian objects and military objectives of either side. 'Thailand and Cambodia also agree to refrain from constructing or enhancing any military infrastructure or fortifications beyond their own side, also not to use any kind of forces against civilians and civilian objects in all circumstances,' according to the agreed minutes. The Extraordinary GBC Meeting held at Wisma Perwira here today was co-chaired by Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha, and Thailand's Acting Minister of Defence General Nattaphon Narkphanit. Also present during the meeting as observers were Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari and Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, as well as United States Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan and Ambassador of China to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing. The agreed minutes also emphasised that both sides reached a consensus to comply with international humanitarian law in the treatment of captured soldiers, including their living conditions, shelter, food, and medical care in case of injury. 'Captured soldiers shall be immediately released and repatriated after the cessation of active hostilities in accordance with Article 118 of the Third Geneva Convention of 1949 and Rule 128 (A) of the Customary International Humanitarian Law,' it stated. It also noted that, in the event of an armed conflict, whether intentional or unintentional, both sides must promptly consult at the local level through existing bilateral mechanisms to prevent the situation from escalating along the entire border. As such, the two countries also agreed to maintain regular communications between all army areas and military regions and units along the border of both sides and strive to solve all issues peacefully and avoid clashes, the agreed minutes read. The agreed minutes also mentioned the convening of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, scheduled to be held within two weeks of today's meeting, with the host to be determined based on the regular rotation system. It also emphasised the need for regular and direct lines of communication at ministerial and Chiefs of Defence Forces level. Meanwhile, in order to de-escalate tensions, mitigate negative public sentiment and foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue, both sides also agreed to refrain from disseminating false information or fake news. Both sides agreed to schedule the next GBC Meeting within a month after today, with a venue to be decided later. 'Otherwise, another Extraordinary GBC Meeting should be called immediately with the same format as this Extraordinary GBC Meeting to discuss the ceasefire,' according to the agreed minutes. – Bernama Agreed Minutes of the Extraordinary GBC Meeting cambodia GBC Thailand
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Thailand, Cambodia must avoid unprovoked firing towards civilians and troops, says agreed minutes of General Border Committee meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Both Cambodia and Thailand have emphasised their commitments to the ceasefire by stopping all attacks on either side. After the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) in Wisma Perwira here on Thursday (Aug 7), both sides have agreed to a ceasefire involving all weapons and attacks on both civilian and military areas. According to the agreed minutes of the meeting, all sides must avoid unprovoked firing towards the others' positions and troops. 'In the event of an armed conflict, whether intentional or unintentional, both sides must promptly consult at the local level through existing bilateral mechanisms to prevent the situation from escalating along the entire border. Prolonged conflict would endanger the safety of civilians and soldiers on both sides and heighten tensions, thereby complicating efforts toward a joint resolution. 'Both sides agree to comply with international humanitarian law in the treatment of captured soldiers, including their living conditions, shelter, food, and medical care in case of injury. 'If one side wishes to bring in its own wounded soldiers or civilians who are not under the control of the other side for medical treatment, the receiving side may determine its response based on the capacity of its medical facilities, including available equipment, personnel, or medical ethics, on a case-by-case basis,' it said. It said captured soldiers shall be immediately released and repatriated after the cessation of active hostilities in accordance with Article 118 of the Third Geneva Convention of 1949 and Rule 128 (A) of the Customary International Humanitarian Law. Cambodia and Thailand have also committed to scheduling the GBC meeting in a month's time. 'Otherwise, an extraordinary GBC Meeting should be called immediately with the same format as this extraordinary GBC Meeting to discuss the ceasefire,' it said. Thailand and Cambodia agreed to implement a ceasefire effective midnight on July 28 through a special meeting in Malaysia chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, that brought both Southeast Asian neighbours to the negotiating table following heightened tensions. Tensions between the two countries peaked on May 28 when fighting broke out in the disputed Preah Vihear area, resulting in the death of a Cambodian soldier.
