AKP Phnom Penh, August 12, 2025 --

Cambodian firmly rejected any accusations lacking clear and unfounded evidence from the Thai side related to the injuries of a Thai solder caused by the mine explosion at Tamone Thom Temple area in Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey province today. 

“Cambodia maintains its firm stance that Cambodia has absolutely not and will not use or plant any new landmine. Cambodia is a proud state party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, which it ratified in 1999, and has been recognised by the international community for its demining efforts at home and abroad,” H.E. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, Under Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defence stressed at a regular press briefing this afternoon. 

Cambodia noted that up to this point, no official and transparent investigation has been carried out to establish the facts surrounding this incident, she said, adding that Cambodia has reminded Thailand on multiple occasions that these areas still have explosives which are the remnants of war. 

In this sense, she underlined, all parties should refrain from making public conclusion before finding out the truth so as to provide justice and to avoid misunderstanding that could escalate tension and confrontation.

The spokesperson once again appealed to Thailand to strictly adhere to the spirit of ceasefire agreement so as to move towards a resolution that both sides had agreed including through the Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting and the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, to be held in the near future. 
“The full implementation of the ceasefire agreement by both parties will foster a favourable environment which will bring about peace, stability and normalcy in the relationship between the two countries which are not only the aspirations of both nations but also that of the international community as a whole,” she stated.

She further reaffirmed Cambodia’s firm determination to work constructively, in good faith, and in close cooperation with Thailand, Malaysia, the United States of America, the People’s Republic of China, other fellow ASEAN member states, and all relevant partners to ensure the ceasefire’s full and effective implementation and resolve all disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with international law, UN Charter and the ASEAN Charter.

By Heng Panha