So, good afternoon to members of the press and members of the public. I would now like to elaborate on the results and the outcomes of our ad hoc center, Thailand–Cambodia border situation meeting this morning.


Firstly, on the situation along the border in general, it was observed that the Cambodian forces remain stationed in key border areas with movements of military equipment and vehicles detected in certain locations, which require close monitoring. Secondly, the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flights and actions that may be considered provocative were detected in some areas. Operational units have implemented continuously responses and controlled measures along with increasing border surveillance in high-risk areas.


Now, on the important issue: as a result of the meeting of the GBC — the General Border Committee between Thailand and Cambodia — yesterday, held in Malaysia, we achieved a 13-point agreement through that special session.


Firstly, the ceasefire with all types of weapons. Both sides agreed to complete ceasefire with all types of weapons included.
Secondly, maintain current troop positions in the area without any movement from established locations as of 24.00 hours, or midnight, on the 28th of July 2025.
Thirdly, no reinforcement of troops along the entire Thailand–Cambodia border.
Fourthly, refraining or refrain from any provocative actions that may lead to increased tensions.
And of course, Fifthly, strictly refrain from the use of any force against civilians and civilian targets.
Sixthly, comply with international humanitarian law regarding the treatment of soldiers and prisoners of war under the control of the opposing side. This is in accordance with the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners of war.


In the case of wounded civilians and soldiers who are not under the control of the other party, and they require a medical treatment, the receiving side has the discretion to provide care depending on the readiness of their medical facilities, supplies, personnel, or medical ethics, on a case-by-case basis.


Seventhly, any armed clashes — whether intentional or unintentional — shall be discussed jointly by both sides at the local level through existing bilateral mechanisms as soon as possible.
Eighthly, maintain normal communications between military regions and units along the border of both sides, with a meeting of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) to be held within two weeks after the GBC meeting, alternating host countries.
Keep regular direct communication channels at the ministerial and armed forces commanders' levels between the two countries.
Ninthly, refrain from spreading false information or fake news in order to reduce tensions, lessen negative public sentiment, and promote an environment conducive to peaceful negotiations.
Tenthly, both sides shall remain committed to implementing the mutual understanding reached in the special meeting of the 28th of July 2025, including the ceasefire and the presence of observers from ASEAN member states, led by Malaysia, to monitor the practical implementation of the ceasefire.
Elevently, Assign the RBC in each area to implement the ceasefire, coordinated and observed by ASEAN member state observers led by Malaysia, with regular RBC meetings and reports submitted to the GBC, which is the General Border Committee.
Twelfthly, establish a temporary interim observer team, or IOT, consisting of military attachés from ASEAN member states, led by the Malaysian defense attaché, to observe the ceasefire of each side regularly by invitation from the host country. Observers will not cross the border and will coordinate closely with the RBC and GBC of the respective country. These three points — 10, 11, and 12 — are the regional aspects of the mechanisms in order to drive the ceasefire measures forward.
And lastly on the thirteen point, at the national-level mechanism, the next GBC meeting shall be held within 1 month from the 7th of August 2025. If the situation escalates, a special GBC session may be convened immediately.


So these are all the 13-point agreements agreed by the General Border Committee meeting yesterday in Malaysia.


In terms of our assessment of the outcomes of the GBC meeting, we have deemed it a success. And of course with the ceasefire being implemented and enforced as of this moment, this will help create a safe environment for the public. And also the other point will be the reaffirmation that the continuation of the use of bilateral mechanism to resolve the issue will be implemented as well as the overall assessment of the GBC, we are actually we deem it again as I mentioned, very successful, at the level of the secretariat meeting as well as the actual proper GBC meeting as well.


But it’s the last point that we would like to emphasize is: at the end of the day, it is the sincerity of both sides, especially on the Cambodian side, on the implementation of the agreement. That is still having to wait to be seen.


Now, yesterday, Malaysia also reaffirmed to Thailand and Malaysia…. I beg you pardon Thailand and Cambodia of Malaysia's role: that ASEAN member states, as well as Malaysia, will be within… will be acting as observers only, and they would like to see the bilateral mechanism between Thailand and Cambodia put into place in resolving the issue between the 2 countries. The roles of the United States and China will also remain as observers, and they are ready to provide support to both sides to ensure the success of the ceasefire negotiations and to achieve a sustainable resolution to the conflict.


So that’s all I have to say, and I would like to pass the floor to Khun Maratee to address the foreign affairs issues.


Thank you very much, and good afternoon to all our foreign friends tuning in from home, from work, wherever you are. 


On the Foreign Affairs side, I have 1 important topic to share with our listeners today. It's only 1 topic, but it's an important 1, so I am able to share some thoughts and reflections on that. The topic is the online meeting with Thai ambassadors, consuls general, and Permanent Mission representatives on the issue of the Thai–Cambodia border situation.


Yesterday evening, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM, the Foreign Minister, Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, chaired an online meeting with our ambassadors and consuls general from Thai embassies, permanent missions, and consulates general around the world. The ministry's executive team, led by the Permanent Secretary Eksiri Pintaruchi, also participated in the meeting. The main objective of this session was to brief our ambassadors and our teams abroad on the latest developments in the Thai–Cambodia border situation. This is critical for them because it allows them to then be able to communicate the latest facts on the ground regarding the situation, which leads to an accurate understanding of Thailand's positions and actions. It is important in order for us to be able to protect our interests in every country, organization, and framework, and achieve to deliver the same message of truth, particularly to those who are very interested in following the situation at present.


The online meeting was also key at this particular juncture because the Foreign Minister was able to share the outcomes and details of the extraordinary session of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia that took place in Malaysia just yesterday, and we heard from the spokesperson for security affairs just now the details of the 13 points that have been agreed. Some of the key details, for instance, that are actually currently being picked up slightly inaccurately by the media regarding the interim observer team — that's the IOT that will observe compliance with the ceasefire. Both sides have agreed to this idea since the 28th of July at the first discussion on the ceasefire, and yesterday it was finalized in Kuala Lumpur. It is important because it's something that can be implemented quite immediately, whereas a monitoring team, which was misquoted to be the agreement between the 2 sides, requires more discussion and the consideration of other parties. This is an important distinction, and we maintain the importance of bilateral mechanisms once again in our work to address the issues between Thailand and Cambodia.


Overall, and even further to the outcomes of the GBC, the Foreign Minister was also able to underline with all our offices around the world that these outcomes are not only successful, but they are in line with Thailand's positions and objectives taken all along. He also reaffirmed the principle that he had asked our offices to underline with the international community, and that is that Thailand remains committed to the truth, to international law and principles, and of course to domestic law, and to conduct ourselves with full sincerity and in good faith in our efforts to resolve the situation peacefully. We will also certainly continue to uphold our sovereignty and national interests. Our Permanent Secretary yesterday also took this opportunity to raise very specific issues and to ask for the heads of our missions abroad to assess the understanding of the international community as it regards the actions that Thailand has taken thus far.


Our embassies, permanent missions, and consulates worldwide were then able to provide updates from their respective locations, which include, first of all, for all of our offices abroad, the ongoing engagement they are having with foreign governments — the meetings, the interviews, and the interactions with local media to present accurate, evidence-based information on the current situation — and, for our missions to international organizations abroad, our colleagues around the world shared at the meeting the key developments happening within those organizations. All in all, it was an important opportunity to clarify and to discuss key issues together, face-to-face, even if virtually in some. Let me assure the Thai people that our Team Thailand everywhere are working hard together to reach out to the global community, especially at this critical juncture, to emphasize Thailand's commitment to adhering strictly to the ceasefire and our principal position on resolving the border issues with Cambodia peacefully and through dialogue within existing bilateral channels, always with sincerity and in good faith.


My final remarks for today: let me close by reaffirming that the current situation is an issue between the 2 governments, not between the 2 peoples. The outcomes of the GBC meeting just concluded reflect the commitment given by both sides to resolve tensions through peaceful means, and we do hope for this follow-through, so we urge the Thai people to join in fostering a conducive atmosphere toward such resolution and a return to normalcy between our countries, so that the people on both sides can safely resume their lives. Thank you very much for your attention, and I give the floor back to our spokesperson for security affairs. Thank you.


Thank you very much. Today at the Ad Hoc Center meeting, we discussed quite extensively about the situation and, of course, the measures that we are trying to assist the local villages, the local people, including, of course, the security personnel, in terms of how we should mitigate the hardship and, of course, the deaths and disabilities affected by the situation. And Today we actually talked in detail about how to implement those measures as approved by the Cabinet you know in the future, and, of course, today we have Khun Sasikan Wattanachan, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Government to give you more elaborate details on that issue.


ขอบคุณค่ะ สวัสดีค่ะ Good afternoon, all international media friends. I’m Sasikan Wattanachan the Deputy Government Spokesperson, and today I've got several topics to share with you. First of all, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Panadda Wongphudee to join the communication team, well known for her advocacy for the rights of local communities and women's rights, she is volunteers and lending her time and efforts to help us reach out to the local communities, and we look forward to working with her.


And The second topic: once again, indeed, the Royal Thai Government would like to express heartfelt appreciation to all citizens living along the Thai–Cambodian border for their sacrifices during this difficult time. Actually, our priority now is to ensure the safety of the public and to support the safe return of residents to their homes, but only in the areas that have been truly assessed and confirmed to be completely secure. Over 22,600 officials from the Ministry of Interior remain in the field, working with determination to carry out the vital mission. And At present, 7 provinces have been designated as emergency disaster areas. There are currently 353 temporary shelters in the 4 provinces, and the number continues to decline as conditions improve. However, Some BM-21 rockets remain in certain areas; our security forces are actively working to locate and safely remove these to ensure the area is fully secure before the residents can return home. Meanwhile, damage assessments are being conducted in some locations; however, assessments are still on hold as the situation on the ground has not been deemed safe for access.


Currently, the Ministry of Interior is currently expediting relief measures to assist the people who have been affected by the situation, whether in terms of lives and properties. Finally, regarding the return of citizens to their homes, the Ministry of Interiors now in coordinating with our military units on the ground to jointly access which areas and sufficiently safe for people to begin returning to their homes. Once the area is officially declared secure, the process will begin without any delay. So let me be clear now: our goal is… our goal at this time is to bring all affected people home safely. This is a time for Thai people to come together — a time for unity, a time for Thailand to stand as 1. Thank you very much.


Thank you very much to Khun Sasikan. I hope that we'll be able to actually return those people to their homelands, to their houses, quickly and as soon as possible now.