The announcement followed an emergency session of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday, reports the Bangkok Post.
Gen Nattaphon, who led the Thai delegation in the talks, described the discussions as cordial and constructive. He said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the outcome of the discussion, calling it a "significant step forward".
While Mr Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to act as a facilitator for dialogues between the two countries, he said the matter should ultimately be resolved bilaterally, with Asean acting in a supporting role, the deputy defence minister said.
Gen Nattaphon said the emergency session was meant to follow up on the discussions held on July 28, when both countries first agreed on a ceasefire. He insisted that Thailand has always abided by the terms of the ceasefire, which came into effect at midnight on July 28.
In the meeting, the Thai delegation expressed its concern over the ongoing build-up of Cambodian forces along the border and the reported sighting of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) coming from Cambodian territory.
He said that the Cambodian delegation expressed genuine intent to honour the ceasefire and claimed the violations may have been the result of decisions made by field personnel.
According to Gen Nattaphon, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to a comprehensive ceasefire covering all types of weaponry. Military forces shall remain at their positions as of July 28, with no additional reinforcements permitted.
A temporary observer team will be established, comprising Asean defence attachés based in Thailand and Cambodia, led by Malaysia. The observers will regularly monitor the area without crossing the border, working with the Regional Border Committee (RBC) and GBC in both countries to ensure that the ceasefire is respected.
Both parties agreed to avoid military provocations and the dissemination of false information in order to maintain a constructive environment conducive to peaceful negotiations.
Both sides pledged to strictly observe international agreements, particularly on the immediate repatriation of deceased personnel and the prompt return of prisoners of war following the complete cessation of hostilities, in line with the Third Geneva Convention.
Existing bilateral mechanisms will be maintained to prevent further escalation. An RBC meeting is scheduled within two weeks, with another GBC session to follow in one month to review the implementation of agreements, he said.
While both sides have expressed their commitment to respect the ceasefire, there are several issues which weren’t discussed at the emergency session that Gen Nattaphon said will be brought up in the next GBC meeting.
These include the plan to jointly demine disputed areas, and ways to stop cross-border crimes, in particular, scams carried out by criminal networks operating along the border.
Gen Nattaphon said that the success of the agreement will depend on sincere cooperation from both nations.
"Thailand is committed to acting in good faith, with honesty and a spirit of true neighbourliness. We hope Cambodia will do the same."
Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region, meanwhile, dismissed a call by Cambodia’s Senate President, Hun Sen, on Thailand to stop deploying F-16 jets in the conflict, and on the international community to stop selling combat aircraft to the Thai government.
Speaking to reporters, Lt Gen Boonsin said, "That is our internal matter. He may request us not to use them, but we will use them to defend our sovereignty."
AGREED-UPON MINUTES OF THE THAI-CAMBODIAN CEASEFIRE
In a separate report, the Bangkok Post noted that the following are the agreed minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC)meeting between Cambodia and Thailand held on Thursday in Malaysia.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3083165/agreed-upon-minutes-of-the-thai-cambodian-ceasefire
I. Ceasefire Arrangement
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.