Cambodian Forces Accused of Deployment of Troops and Arms in Chong An Ma by Second Army
The peace along the Thai-Cambodian border was disrupted on September 13, 2025, as a ceasefire agreement, in effect since July 28, was allegedly breached by Cambodian forces. According to the Thai military, more than 50 armed soldiers from Cambodia were present in the Chong An Ma area (Ta Om monument) in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani province, violating the agreement that bans military activities encroaching on the other side's territory, airspace, or bases, and forbids the construction of military infrastructure beyond one's own boundary. This violation was further compounded by the presence of assault rifles, a clear contravention of Clause 4. The Second Army Area of Thailand issued a clarification on September 17, emphasizing that Cambodia's actions violate the principles of peaceful settlement and pose an obstacle to building sustainable peace along the border. The Thai army states that this incident is clear evidence of Cambodia's insincerity in honoring the ceasefire commitments agreed under both the General Border Committee (GBC) and the Regional Border Committee (RBC). The mission leading the inspection group was not conducted by an ASEAN military attaché officially posted in Thailand or Cambodia, contravening Clause 12 of the ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, the IOT chief was not an accredited defense attaché, according to the Thai military. The Thai military deemed the presence of these armed soldiers a violation of the ceasefire agreement and defended the use of tear gas and rubber bullets during the clash. The Thai army uncovered two more landmine sites, suggesting that Cambodia may have been targeting troops. In a separate incident, the Second Army Area of the Thai Armed Forces associated the countries Myanmar and Laos on September 17, accusing their armed troops of intrusion into the Chong An Ma area and leading the inspection group by a non-accredited defense attaché, violating the GBC agreement. Amidst these border tensions, a Thai Buddhist leader advocated for peace and meditation at a global interfaith summit. Meanwhile, a new storm is forecasted to bring heavy rain to Thailand. Despite these challenges, the leader's call for peace resonates, offering a glimmer of hope for a future of harmony along the Thai-Cambodian border.
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