As reported this morning (6 January 2026), one Thai soldier was injured by Cambodian forces firing into Thai sovereign territory in the Chong Bok area, Ubon Ratchathani province. The 2^nd Army Area has already issued an initial statement.

Thailand condemns this incident, which reflects Cambodia’s negligence in adhering to the Joint Statement signed by both sides at the Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting on 27 December 2025, in Chanthaburi province. Thailand exercised utmost restraint and did not retaliate, opting instead to contact the Cambodian side to immediately verify the facts. The Cambodian side has claimed it was an accident. In any event, Thailand strongly urges Cambodia to strictly respect and abide by the Joint Statement to prevent such incidents from recurring.

Thailand will formally lodge a protest to Cambodia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has already contacted the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia to demand that Cambodia take responsibility and issue an apology for said incident.

This incident reflects Cambodia’s lack of readiness to uphold and abide by the Joint Statement. Although we have passed the 72-hour ceasefire, the situation remains fragile. Therefore, sincerity and adherence to the Joint Statement are fundamental in order to build trust between the two sides before proceeding to further discussions within the relevant bilateral mechanisms, including within the Joint Boundary Commission.