Joint Press Statement
Special Meeting of the Cambodian - Thai
Joint Commission on Demarcation for Land Boundary (JBC), Chanthaburi, Thailand,
21 - 22 October 2025
1.
The Special Meeting of the Cambodian -
Thai Joint Commission on Demarcation for Land Boundary (JBC) was held in
Chanthaburi on 21-22 October 2025. The Cambodian delegation was led by H.E. Mr.
Lam Chea, Minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs of the
Kingdom of Cambodia, Co-Chairman of the Cambodian - Thai Joint Commission on
Demarcation for Land Boundary (Cambodian side). The Thai delegation was led by
H.E. Mr. Prasas Prasasvinitchai, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Kingdom of Thailand, Co-Chairman of the Thai - Cambodian Joint Commission
on Demarcation for Land Boundary (Thai side).
2.
The Meeting was held in an atmosphere of
friendship and cordiality.
3.
Both sides assigned the JTSC to replace 15
Boundary Pillars which both sides agreed on the location to their original
locations and specifications.
4.
Both sides agreed to replace 3 Boundary
Pillars submerged in water at a position to be agreed upon by both sides.
5.
Both sides agreed to accelerate the
revision of Terms of Reference (TOR) 2003 regarding the production of
orthophoto maps (Point 4, Step 2 of TOR 2003) by utilising new technologies
such as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to expedite the survey and demarcation
work.
6.
Regarding the issues related to joint
survey and demarcation in the segment of Boundary Pillars No. 42 to 47 in the
area of Chouk Chey-Nong Chan Village and Prey Chan- Nong Ya Kaeo Village; a.
Both sides agreed to finalize the Technical Instruction (TI) for Joint Survey
and Emplacement of Temporary Markers of priority terrain segments from Boundary
Pillars No. 42 to 47; b. After the completion of the survey and emplacement of
temporary markers and approval by the respective governments, both sides will consult
their respective governments to decide on any appropriate mechanism for the
adjustment of land occupation of both sides; c. The emplacement of temporary
markers is for survey purposes only and shall be without prejudice to the
international boundary between Cambodia and Thailand; and d. Both sides agreed
to impress upon local authorities, both military and civilian to ensure the
safety of the Joint Survey Team and not to obstruct its work, and to refrain
from any act of provocation that create further tension within the areas and
shall first be assured of its safety from landmines pursuant to the Article 3
of the MOU 2000.
7.
Both sides agreed that the next Meeting of
the JBC will be held in the first week of January 2026 in Siem Reap, Cambodia.