Philippine ASEAN Observer Team Inspects Cambodia-Thailand Border Situation

An ASEAN Observer Team from the Philippines, identified as AOT KH HOM, conducted an observation and verification mission to report on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border near Border Marker No. 37 (Unity Marker). This was announced by the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia. According to the announcement, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:21 AM, the Cambodian Coordination Group (CLG) facilitated the ASEAN Observer Team in the Kingdom of Cambodia (AOT-KH), led by the Head of Mission from the Philippines, to inspect and report on the border situation at Border Marker No. 37 (Unity Marker), located in Ktiptom village, Kok Romet commune, Thma Koul district, Banteay Meanchey province. The purpose of this observation mission is to provide the ASEAN observers with a comprehensive and firsthand understanding of the situation in the border area. It also aims to demonstrate the Cambodian government's stance, which consistently adheres to resolving border issues peacefully through discussions and bilateral mechanisms, in accordance with international law, existing bilateral agreements, and the mandate of the Joint Border Commission (JBC). Cambodia maintains a firm position in defending the Cambodia-Thailand international border line inherited from the Indochina-Siam Boundary Commission. This commitment is based on respecting international law, the principle of Uti Possidetis Juris, the French-Siam Convention, the Protocol on Demarcation, maps resulting from the demarcation work of the Indochina-Siam Boundary Commission, meeting minutes, border pillar inscription records, the 2000 MOU, the 2003 TOR, and other relevant agreements and documents that both parties have previously agreed upon, in order to resolve disputes peacefully and achieve lasting peace between the two nations.