15/08/2025
Banteay Meanchey residents appeal for international help after Thai troops surround homes
Publish on August 15, 2025
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Residents of Prek Chan village in Banteay Meanchey province have called for urgent international intervention after claiming that Thai soldiers surrounded their homes with barricades.
Villagers from Prek Chan in O’Chrov district say they pleaded with the Interim Observation Team, led by Malaysian military officers, after the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
On August 13, 2025, Cambodian residents alleged that Thai troops set up obstacles and used vehicle tyres to block access to their houses in Prek Chan, O’Bei Choan commune, O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire on July 28, 2025, and established 13 conditions on August 7. These include prohibitions on attacks against civilians and military targets, as well as a ban on troop movements.
However, the Cambodian government has accused Thailand of repeatedly violating the agreement, including by crossing into Cambodian territory at An Ses in Preah Vihear province and at Nang Chan in Banteay Meanchey province, as well as surrounding civilian homes.
Reuters reported today that during the 10th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation meeting in China on August 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and negotiation.
The same report said China believes both countries can settle their differences peacefully and supports ASEAN’s role in contributing positively to resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border issue in the interest of regional unity.
Wang Yi said China also supports the two countries in strengthening dialogue, building mutual trust, and restoring their friendship.
Cambodian Ministry of National Defence spokesperson Maly Socheata told reporters that Cambodia remains committed to implementing the ceasefire effectively and settling disputes peacefully, in accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter, and the ASEAN Charter.