The National Security Council (NSC) issued a statement saying that if Thailand is invaded again, it has the legitimate necessity and right to defend itself. It urged Cambodia to accelerate landmine clearance and called for cooperation in combating scammers. The NSC added that the Joint Border Committee (JBC) meeting will be held after a new government is formed.
On 31 Dec 2025 GMT+7, reporters stated that the National Security Council (NSC) released a seven-point statement regarding the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border. The first point expressed the NSC's approval of the joint statement from the Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, reflecting Thailand's sincerity in resolving conflicts peacefully.
The second point affirmed that signing the joint statement resulted from careful joint consideration and decisions by the government and related agencies, emphasizing the protection of the lives and welfare of officials and the public. In the event Thailand's sovereignty is violated or if invaded again, Thailand has the necessity and legitimate right to self-defense according to principles of necessity and proportionality under international law.
The third point addressed assistance to those affected by the Thailand-Cambodia situation. The NSC coordinates related agencies to provide appropriate aid and relief to affected government officials and civilians.
The fourth point concerned humanitarian matters. Thailand places great importance on international humanitarian law principles, prioritizing the protection of life, dignity, and safety of non-combatants. This led to the release today (31 Dec 2025 GMT+7) of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, following NSC Resolution No. 18/2568, reflecting Thailand's commitment to strict compliance with humanitarian principles and international obligations. Thailand expects Cambodia to demonstrate concrete commitment and actions to uphold international law and humanitarian principles in the same manner. Examples include protecting the welfare and facilitating the safe return of Thai nationals in Cambodia, and preventing harm from landmines to avoid repeated casualties. Accordingly, Cambodia must show sincerity in cooperating and accelerating the clearance of landmines in affected areas.
The fifth point concerns cybercrime suppression and internet fraud. On 17-18 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held an international conference on global partnerships against internet fraud. Previously, Thailand's Royal Police had developed an action plan for cooperation to prevent and combat transnational crime, including cyber fraud and human trafficking with Cambodia. However, progress has been limited, so Thailand seeks Cambodia's decisive and concrete cooperation in combating such crimes to ensure regional security.
The sixth point addresses border issues. Resolution of these problems will proceed under the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Border Committee (JBC) mechanism, with Thailand adhering to international law and relevant treaties, primarily relying on the 1:50,000 scale maps due to their clarity and accuracy. Future JBC meetings must consider appropriate timing and conditions, as the current government is caretaker. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the future government to consider further actions on these matters. This may include reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the governments of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia on Land Boundary Survey and Demarcation (2000), so future conditions must also be taken into account.
The seventh and final point reaffirms that Thailand will continue to abide by the joint statement as long as Cambodia does likewise. Therefore, military personnel will maintain readiness to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity, national security, and interests, with the highest priority on public safety. .