Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Cambodia Seeks ICJ Help Over Border Disputes with Thailand
Cambodia and Thailand are arguing about where their shared border should be.
After a fight, Cambodia wants an international court to decide.
Thailand does not agree and wants to talk just between the two countries.
These talks didn't go anywhere, and the countries have different ideas about how to solve the problem.
Cambodia has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve border disputes with Thailand.
The move follows a military clash on May 28 along the undemarcated border.
Thailand has not recognized the ICJ's jurisdiction and prefers bilateral talks.
Cambodia wants four disputed areas to be presented to the ICJ and excluded from bilateral talks.
Thailand is set to host the next meeting on border demarcation in September.
- Who
- Cambodia and Thailand.
- What
- Cambodia requested the International Court of Justice to resolve border disputes with Thailand.
- When
- The request was made following a military clash on May 28.
- Where
- The border between Thailand and Cambodia.
- Why
- To resolve the border disputes, and prevent future clashes.
Cambodia's Stance
Thailand's Stance
Legal Jurisdiction
Cambodia's Stance
Cambodia seeks ICJ resolution for border disputes, particularly for four disputed areas.
Thailand's Stance
Thailand rejects ICJ jurisdiction and favors bilateral talks.
- Dispute Type
- Border dispute
- Involved Countries
- Thailand and Cambodia
- Court Involved
- International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- Thailand's Stance
- Prefers bilateral talks, does not recognize ICJ
- Cambodia's Stance
- Wants ICJ to resolve the dispute
- Next Meeting
- Thailand to host in September
