Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has accused the Thai military of initiating an armed attack against Cambodian troops stationed in An Seh village, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province, this afternoon, September 27, in what Cambodia described as a clear violation of the two-month-old ceasefire agreement.
According to defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata, Thai forces fired mortar rounds an small arms fired against Cambodian positions from 11.52am until 12.46pm.
The first barrage continued lasted until 12:22 p.m. It was followed by a second which continued until 12.46p.
“During the above occurrences initiated by the Thai side, the Cambodian forces did not retaliate at all,” Socheata said in a statement, emphasising that Cambodian forces exercised “maximum restraint” and adhered to the ceasefire agreement which was reached on July 28 in Putrajaya.
That deal, brokered through the efforts of US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the active participation of China, has been in effect for 60 days.
The ministry said the exchange caused damage to several buildings in the An Seh area but reported no casualties.
After the second round of firing ended at 12.46pm, the situation remained calm until at least 6:30 p.m., according to frontline reports.
Despite the assault, Cambodian troops remain under strict orders not to escalate.
“The Cambodian forces continue to monitor the situation with utmost caution and remain vigilant to the developments. They are prepared to fulfil their duties in defending Cambodia’s sovereignty, without compromise,” said the defence ministry statement.
Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire, urging Thailand to “firmly respect and implement” the agreement in good faith.
The ministry emphasised that both sides must continue dialogue and cooperation at all levels to restore stability and prevent further clashes.
The incident marks one of the most serious flare-ups since the ceasefire was declared, raising concerns that the fragile truce may be at risk unless immediate steps are taken to de-escalate tensions along the border.
