Residents of Banteay Meanchey province cry out for international help to find justice after Thai soldiers set up barbed wire around their homes

A view of a 7-nation observer team led by a Malaysian military attaché inspecting the location of the Thai military setting up barbed wire and a truck tires surrounded and invaded a Cambodian village in Prey Chan village, O Bei Choan commune, O Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province on August 14, 2025.
Many residents of Prek Chan village, O Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, are crying out for the Interim Observer Team (IOT) led by the Malaysian military attaché to help them seek justice after their homes were surrounded by Thai soldiers with barbed wire this Wednesday afternoon.
On August 13, 2025, several Cambodian citizens claimed that Thai troops had laid barbed wire, and used tires to surround their homes in Prek Chan village, O Bei Choan commune, O Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province
On July 28, 2025, Cambodia and Thailand agreed on a ceasefire, establishing 13 conditions on August 7, which prohibited both sides from attacking civilians. and military targets, including prohibiting the movement of troops.
However, the Cambodian government claims that the Thai side continues to violate Cambodia and the ceasefire by repeatedly placing barbed wire into Cambodian territory, such as at the An Ses border crossing in Preah Vihear province and Nong Chan pass, Banteay Meanchey Province, by surrounding the homes of Cambodian citizens, etc.
Regarding this issue, Reuters news agency reported on August 14 that at the 10th Lancang-Mekong Summit in China on August 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve border disputes through dialogue and consultation.
The same source claims that China believes in both parties resolving the dispute through dialogue and negotiation, while China also supports ASEAN in playing a positive role on the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute for the sake of ASEAN unity.
Wang Yi stated that China also supports the two countries in strengthening dialogue, hoping that Cambodia and Thailand can build mutual trust and restore friendship.
Regarding this issue, Cambodian Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Maly Socheata stated in a press conference on August 14 that Cambodia is committed to working constructively and honestly to ensure the effective implementation of the ceasefire. And resolve all disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter, and the ASEAN Charter.