November 3, 2025
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia and Thailand agreed today to withdraw three types of heavy weapons from the border, with the first phase starting from tomorrow, November 1 till 21, under the observation of ASEAN Observer Teams (AOT) in both countries.
The Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting on the removal of heavy and destructive weapons between the 4th Military Region of Cambodia and the 2nd Army Area of Thailand was held today, October 31, in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province. It was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Pov Heng, commander of Cambodia’s Military Region 4, and Lieutenant General Weerayuth Raksilp, commander of the Second Army Area of Thailand.
The meeting aimed to build the confidence needed to enhance mutual trust and stability along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
According to a press release, the heavy weapons were grouped into three types.
Type A refers to multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with 2 or more launch tubes, Type B refers to artillery weapons, comprising towed and self-propelled artillery systems including 105 mm, 122 mm, 130 mm, 152 mm and 155 mm howitzers, while Type C covers armoured platforms, specifically main battle tanks (MBTs).
The release said both parties agreed to conduct the phased withdrawal of the three categories of weapons under the observation and verification of the AOT, in accordance with the agreed action plans.
Both sides agreed to provide updates on their progress and verification of the weapon removal process, to ensue transparency, accountability and public confidence in the implementation.
Neither of them should conceal or misrepresent the quantity or type of weapons. Such actions will be regarded as demonstrating a lack of sincerity in restoring normalcy, stability and mutual relations between the two neighbouring Kingdoms.
Both regional military commands will hold a November 15 meeting to plan phase 2 of the weapon removal, which is scheduled to take place over a three-week period, from November 22 to December 12, under the observation and verification of AOT.
Another meeting, to be held either in person or virtually, will be conducted to plan the implementation of phase 3, expected to take place from December 13-31.