Thai and Cambodian Armies Reach Agreement to Withdraw Troops from Conflict Area

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Following a series of intense negotiations between the Thai and Cambodian army commanders, a breakthrough agreement was reached on May 29, 2025, to withdraw troops from the conflict area in Chong Chom and use the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) mechanism to resolve issues in the border area. The agreement marks a significant step towards de-escalating tensions between the two countries, which had been involved in a series of clashes in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Thai and Cambodian armies agreed to withdraw their troops from the conflict area in Chong Chom, with forces from both sides moving out of the area.
  • The Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) mechanism will be used to resolve the issue, with results expected to be concluded within two weeks.
  • The Regional Border Committee (RBC) mechanism will be used to resolve any remaining doubts and promote the JBC mechanism.
  • Commanders from both sides will strictly supervise their troops within the framework of negotiations.
  • The Cambodian Army Commander confirmed that the Cambodian side can decisively control and command all units.
  • General Pana Klaewplodthuk, Army Commander, expressed his condolences for the loss of personnel from the clashes and emphasized the importance of peaceful negotiations.
  • The army commanders agreed to maintain peace and order in the border area, with both sides committed to resolving issues through negotiation.

Statistics:

  • 2 weeks: expected duration for the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) mechanism to resolve the issue
  • 3:30 p.m.: time when General Pana Klaewplodthuk met with General Mau Sophan and the Cambodian team on May 29, 2025
  • 28 May 2025: date when the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army spoke via the VTC system.
  • Chong Bok: location of the conflict area where the Thai and Cambodian armies have agreed to use the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) mechanism
  • Chong Chom: permanent border crossing in Dan Subdistrict, Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, where the negotiations took place

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency, 29 May 2025
  • "Thai and Cambodian Army Commanders Meet to Discuss Border Dispute Resolution"
  • "Joint Statement: Thai and Cambodian Armies Agree to Withdraw Troops and Use JBC Mechanism"
  • "Thai and Cambodian Armies Commence Peaceful Negotiations"