Asean interim observer group inspects conflict-hit areas on Cambodia-Thailand border

Police officers stand near a hospital wall damaged by shelling, on the day of an inspection by foreign military attaches from major powers and Asean member countries, along with diplomats from 23 countries, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, in Sisaket province, Thailand, August 1, 2025. -Reuters

PHNOM PENH: An Asean interim observer group has inspected conflict-affected areas on the Cambodia-Thailand border after a ceasefire was reached, a Cambodian defence spokesperson said on Saturday (Aug 2).

The group included the military attache of Malaysia, the current chair of Asean, as well as Vietnamese and Philippine assistant military attaches, said Cambodian Defence Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Maly Socheata.

"Cambodia stands ready to cooperate with the observation group led by Malaysia to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire," Socheata said.

On July 24, armed clashes erupted between Cambodian and Thai soldiers in border areas. The two countries agreed on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire on July 28, taking effect at midnight of the same day. - Xinhua