Cambodia purports to resolve conflicts, readies itself for deploying non-traditional combat tactics
The General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on August 7, 2025, discussed the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border situation, with both nations maintaining a cautious stance [1]. Despite recent reports of Cambodian fortifications, the situation is currently described as under control [1].
An Interim Observer Team (IoT), led by Malaysian defense officials, is scheduled to visit the area to monitor the situation and its impact on local populations. The team aims to ensure transparency and verify compliance with the ceasefire agreement [1]. Thailand has also expressed its readiness to participate in Regional Border Committee meetings with Cambodia to further discuss ceasefire implementation and security measures [1].
However, the ceasefire agreement, reached on July 28, 2025, has not yet led to full stabilization. The situation remains fluid, with no definitive signs that Cambodia is about to break the ceasefire [5]. The recent reconstruction or fortification of Cambodian positions suggests that tensions persist and vigilance is required [1].
The border situation has been tense for some time, with no resolution in sight regarding border demarcation or military control of strategic points [2]. The GBC meeting on August 7 acted more as a referee blowing the whistle, deflecting the issue temporarily [3].
Cambodia has set conditions that prevent Thailand from using F-16 fighter jets in attacks, indicating that Cambodia may still be considering combat operations [4]. Cambodia may also shift forces to apply pressure on strategically important areas at any time [6].
The core problem, border issues, was not even mentioned in the GBC meeting on August 7 [7]. Reliable sources have confirmed that secret meetings and communications regarding military operations are happening daily in Cambodia [8].
Furthermore, there is still no clear agreement on landmines, as Cambodia has refused to discuss the issue this time [9]. The recent clashes between Thailand and Cambodia were the largest-scale war, with Cambodia suffering the heaviest losses [10].
The agreement's core is based on honoring promises, but Thailand will continue to face information warfare, fake news, and underhanded tactics [11]. Drones are still flying in sensitive areas of Thailand, a significant warning sign, confirmed to be mapping drones [12].
Cambodia's ultimate goal is to bring the matter to the International Court of Justice [13]. As of mid-August 2025, the border situation remains tense but stable, with active monitoring and diplomatic efforts ongoing, and no conclusive indications that Cambodia intends to break the ceasefire imminently.
[1] Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Remains Under Watch
[2] Border Demarcation and Military Control Ignored
[3] GBC Acts as a Referee
[4] Cambodia Conditions F-16 Use
[5] Ceasefire Agreement Falters
[6] Cambodia Shifts Forces
[7] Border Issues Ignored
[8] Secret Meetings Confirmed
[9] No Agreement on Landmines
[10] Heaviest Losses Suffered
[11] Thailand Faces Information Warfare
[12] Drones Spotted in Sensitive Areas
[13] Cambodia Pursues International Court of Justice
International politics and general news have been dominated by the tense Thai-Cambodian border situation, with the ongoing negotiations and military tensions causing concern. The recent GBC meeting aimed to discuss the ceasefire agreement and border demarcation, but further conversations are needed to address the core issues and prevent renewed conflict.
