Phnom penh: H.E. Lt Gen. Maly Socheata, Under Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defence, stated that Thai forces unlawfully arrested 18 Cambodian soldiers just a few hours after the ceasefire took effect and have kept them in custody for 15 days, 23 hours and 10 minutes as of Aug. 14, 2025.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Cambodia has continued to urge Thai forces to fully respect the ceasefire agreement and return the 18 military personnel to Cambodia so they may reunite with their families who have been waiting days and nights. Lt Gen. Maly Socheata shared this during a press briefing at 7:00 a.m. today.

The spokesperson also expressed gratitude to partner countries and international organisations that have repeatedly called on the Thai side to release the 18 military personnel without delay. She emphasized that full implementation of the ceasefire by both sides will create a favourable atmosphere for restoring peace, stability, and normalcy to the relationship between the two countries. This sentiment is echoed by messages of congratulations and support for the ceasefire agreement and the positive outcomes of the Extraordinary Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee Meeting.