Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire breaches; Cambodia urges international observers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (KUNA) -- Thailand on Wednesday accused Cambodia of "repeated violations" of the ceasefire agreement signed earlier this week in Malaysia, following five days of the most intense border clashes between the two nations.
Cambodia firmly denied the accusations and called for the deployment of international observers to ensure transparency in implementing the agreement.
Thai Royal Army spokesperson General Winthai Suvaree condemned an attack allegedly carried out by Cambodian forces on Tuesday night in the Phu Makua area of Sisaket province, near the northeastern Thai border, using rifles and grenades. "The use of weapons is inappropriate during a ceasefire, which should be a time to build mutual trust," he said, adding that this was the second such incident since the truce began.
He stressed that Thai troops remain stationed along the border strictly for monitoring purposes and have not initiated any attacks.
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "Cambodian attacks continued into Wednesday morning despite the ceasefire taking effect at midnight on Monday," calling the actions a "clear violation of the agreement and a sign of bad faith." In response, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation rejected the accusations as "fabricated and misleading," reaffirming its full commitment to implementing the ceasefire.
It insisted its forces had taken no action breaching the deal, and accused Thailand of distorting facts. Cambodia called for a neutral team of international observers to ensure accountability and transparency, emphasizing its adherence to international law and peaceful conflict resolution.
The ceasefire, aimed at halting clashes around the disputed Preah Vihear area, came into effect on July 28, 2025. (end) aab.ahm