Cambodia Protests Thai Razor Wire Barricades on Border

Cambodia has lodged a formal protest against the Thai military’s installation of razor wire barricades in the “Emerald Triangle” (Mom Bei) area pf Preah Vihear province and the “Chup Run” area in Trapeang Prasat district, Oddar Meanchey province, characterising the moves as continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a July 3 press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stated that these activities on Cambodian territory occurred on July 2. The ministry emphasised that such actions contradict the tension-reduction measures stipulated in the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) dated December 27, 2025. Furthermore, it added that they constitute a violation of Article 5 of the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Royal Government of Thailand on the Survey and Demarcation of Land Boundary (MOU 2000). Cambodia called on Thailand to immediately cease all such activities, not only in the aforementioned areas but also at other sites that Thai armed forces have illegally occupied since last year, said the release. “Cambodia emphasises that de-escalation is essential to foster mutual trust and facilitate a peaceful and long-lasting resolution to border disputes, aimed at restoring peace, stability, and good-neighbourly relations along the Cambodia-Thailand border,” it added. The ministry reiterated that Cambodia reaffirms its stance that boundary lines must not be altered by force, but must be resolved through peaceful means based on international law and existing agreements.