Cambodia: Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense issued a press release clarifying the explosion sound near the border. A report from Military Region 5 stated that at 3:20 p.m. on November 29, Border Guard Unit 503 in Chok Chey village, Obei Chan commune, Oche Ryu district, Banteay Meanchey province, heard a loud explosion. An inspection confirmed that it occurred within a minefield area on the Cambodian side, where there are still old explosives left over from past conflicts.

According to Thai News Agency, the Cambodian Ministry of Defence also stated that regarding the case of a Chinese national named SHI JINGUI, who was reported as a victim by Thailand, the name was not found in Cambodia’s entry-exit system, according to information from the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Interior.

The statement reiterated that “Cambodia denies all allegations and adheres to international law. No new mines have been laid,” adding that the Cambodian government has been continuously clearing landmines left over from the war to ensure the safety of its citizens and support development, including participating in UN demining missions.

On border cooperation, the statement said the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) and the Thai Mine Action Center (TMAC) continue to study and assess pilot areas under the Joint Coordination Task Force (JCTF), which is making continuous progress. They also called on Thailand to comply with existing agreements, particularly on border mine clearance, which must be carried out under joint standard procedures through the JCTF.

In conclusion, the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense reiterated its commitment to promoting peace, stability, friendship with neighboring countries, peaceful resolution of disputes, and adherence to the Joint Declaration on the Thailand-Cambodia Peace Agreement signed on October 26, 2025.