Press release on Cambodia protests against Thailand’s persistent violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity
On 21 August 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia’s protest against Thailand’s persistent violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
From 26 July to 17 August 2026, in Sangkat O Smach, Krong Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, the Thai armed forces progressively cleared the forest for a new road construction running from the north of Boundary Pillar No. 14 to the area of Ta Thong Mountain (Hill 278). Subsequently, on 20 August 2026, the Thai armed forces continued the road construction activities in the aforementioned areas and also conducted new military bunker construction. On 20 August 2026, in Sra Em Commune, Choam Ksan District, Preah Vihear Province, the Thai armed forces constructed new military bunkers north of Keo Sikha Kiri Svara Pagoda.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
