Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Thai Troops Still Occupy Cambodian Areas
Cambodia says that Thai soldiers are still in their country after a fight they had in December.
The Thai soldiers are in places where people live, and this is making it hard for about 4,000 families to go back to their homes.
Both countries had a big fight in December that killed 101 people and made more than half a million people leave their homes.
They had a truce, but Cambodia says Thailand is not following it.
Thailand says they are just following the agreement.
China helped to make the truce happen.
Cambodia wants to talk about the border, but Thailand has not said yes yet.
Thai military occupies civilian areas in Cambodia, despite a December truce.
Up to 4,000 Cambodian families cannot return home due to Thai incursions.
December fighting killed 101 people and displaced over half a million.
Cambodia requests a meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission, Thailand yet to confirm.
China's special envoy played a key role in facilitating the truce.
- Who
- Cambodia and Thailand
- What
- Thai military occupying Cambodian civilian areas
- When
- After December truce and previous clashes in July and December
- Where
- Border areas between Cambodia and Thailand
- Why
- Century-old border dispute
- Disputed Areas
- At least four border locations
- Displaced Families
- Up to 4,000 Cambodian families
- December Truce
- Agreement halted border clashes
- Casualties
- 101 people killed in December fighting
- Displaced People
- More than half a million displaced
- Chinese Involvement
- China's special envoy facilitated truce
- Joint Boundary Commission
- Cambodia requested meeting, Thailand yet to confirm