Phnom penh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has issued a press release, strongly protesting against further unlawful activities undertaken by Thai armed forces in occupied areas of Banteay Meanchey province of Cambodia.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the protest follows reports from local authorities that additional civilian infrastructure and administrative buildings have been demolished at the Boeung Trakuon area, situated between Boundary Pillars No. 33 and 36, in Thmar Puok district.

In the area of Chouk Chey village, O'Beichoan commune, O'Chrov district, located between Boundary Pillars No. 46 and 47, a ditch and a road have been constructed, and a pond has been filled in. These actions, which have altered the geographical terrain of the area, constitute a clear attempt to legitimise the unlawful occupation of Cambodian territory.

They contravene the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and Item I of the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special General Border Committee Meeting of Dec. 27, 2025 on de-escalation measures, as well as the Agreed Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission of Oct. 22, 2025. 'The Royal Government of Cambodia reaffirms its consistent and unwavering commitment to the peaceful and amicable settlement of all boundary disputes with Thailand, as with all its neighbours, in accordance with international law, while remaining firm in its principled position that borders must not be changed by force,' the press release emphasised.