The 18 soldiers were taken into custody on 29 July 2025. The Royal Thai Army and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs have identified them as Prisoners of War (POWs). We are encouraged that the Thai army facilitated the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit these soldiers. However, POWs must be released at the end of active hostilities. Cambodia and Thailand have now had a ceasefire since 28 July. These soldiers must be returned home.
