ASEAN Observer Team Inspects Cambodia-Thailand Border Area Near Boundary Marker 72

The Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia announced that on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:37 AM, the Coordination Group (CLG) of the Kingdom of Cambodia facilitated the ASEAN Observer Team–Cambodia (AOT-KH), led by the Mission Chief of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT KH HOM) from the Republic of the Philippines, to inspect, verify, and report on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border at Boundary Marker No. 72 (Unitary Post), located in Cham Yeam Village, Pak Khlong Commune, Mondul Seima District, Koh Kong Province. The purpose of this inspection was to provide the ASEAN observers with an in-depth understanding, based on direct observation, of the situation at the agreed-upon boundary marker between Cambodia and Thailand. It also demonstrated the Royal Government of Cambodia's consistent stance of adhering to the peaceful resolution of border issues through discussions and bilateral mechanisms, in accordance with international law, existing bilateral agreements, and the mandate of the Joint Border Commission (JBC). Cambodia continues to firmly uphold its position in defending the Cambodia-Thailand international border line inherited from the Indochina-Siam Boundary Commission. This involves respecting the principles of international law, the principle of "Uti Possidetis Juris," the French-Siam Convention, the minutes of the boundary demarcation work of the Indochina-Siam Boundary Commission, meeting minutes, border post inscription minutes, the 2000 MOU, the 2003 TOR, and other relevant agreements and documents that both parties have previously agreed upon, in order to resolve conflicts peacefully and achieve lasting peace between the two countries. The public and national and international media are hereby informed of the above-mentioned developments. By: Kong Sereyrath © All rights reserved by Agence Kampuchea Presse 2018 Source: AKP Khmer