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Thailand Returns Cambodian Soldiers and Seeks Neutral Venue for Border Talks

The measures aim to build momentum for an August 4–7 General Border Committee meeting under ASEAN oversight

Two Cambodian soldiers (white shirts) who were detained in Thailand, are released from captivity, at O Smach town located near Thailand and Cambodia's border, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, Cambodia, August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Soveit Yarn
Two Cambodian soldiers (white shirts) who were detained in Thailand, are released from captivity, at O Smach town located near Thailand and Cambodia's border, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, Cambodia, August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Soveit Yarn
U.S. and Canadian military attaches walk near a damaged hospital, caused by shelling in Sisaket province, as they inspect the site, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, Thailand, August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
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Overview

  • Thailand’s army repatriated two of 20 Cambodian soldiers detained for alleged border incursions while the remaining 18 face immigration processing
  • Bangkok formally requested that the August 4–7 General Border Committee meeting be moved to Malaysia to ensure a neutral setting and extend discussions
  • The White House announced a cut in U.S. tariffs on Thai and Cambodian exports to 19% after Malaysia brokered a ceasefire under presidential pressure
  • Defense attachés from ASEAN member states as well as the U.S. and China will be invited to the Malaysia talks to monitor the truce
  • Cambodia’s defence ministry reiterated its call for the immediate and unconditional release of the remaining detained soldiers in line with international humanitarian law