Cambodia Urges Thailand To Restart Dialogue On Disputed Border Region

Cambodia has called on Thailand to urgently resume bilateral talks over their long-standing and sensitive border dispute, urging both sides to restart demarcation work under existing ceasefire and joint mechanisms to prevent renewed tensions.

The appeal was made by Cambodian leadership as part of renewed diplomatic outreach aimed at de-escalating friction along sections of the disputed frontier, where boundary demarcation has remained incomplete despite multiple rounds of negotiations over several years. Phnom Penh stressed that restarting formal dialogue is essential to maintain stability and avoid further misunderstandings on the ground.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that his government remains committed to the December 2025 ceasefire framework and existing agreements under the Joint Boundary Commission. He has urged Thailand to return to technical-level discussions so that agreed survey and demarcation work can proceed without further delay.

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The renewed call comes amid continued sensitivity along the Cambodia–Thailand border, where both countries have previously accused each other of incursions and ceasefire violations during periods of heightened tension. Despite diplomatic agreements, unresolved territorial interpretations and incomplete boundary marking have repeatedly triggered friction, especially in civilian-populated areas.

Cambodia has also proposed restarting meetings of the Joint Boundary Committee, with suggestions for structured technical sessions focused on prioritising demarcation in civilian zones. Officials in Phnom Penh argue that resolving unclear boundary segments is critical for enabling displaced communities to return and for restoring normal cross-border activity.

Thailand has not issued a detailed formal response to the latest Cambodian appeal, but has previously maintained that border discussions should proceed cautiously through established bilateral mechanisms and that any demarcation process must be based on mutual agreement and verified surveys.

The border dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbours has persisted for decades, rooted in colonial-era mapping inconsistencies and overlapping territorial claims. While both sides have periodically reached temporary understandings, a final resolution has remained elusive, making sustained dialogue a key requirement for long-term stability.

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