Khaosod newspaper reported that at 4:30 p.m. on July 27, 2025, Thai officials returned the bodies of 12 Cambodian soldiers - who died in the fighting in the Phu Makuea area - to Cambodian officials at the Chong Sa Ngam border gate, Phrai Phatthana sub-region, Phu Sing district, Sisaket province, to take home for a funeral.
This activity complies with international humanitarian principles and is considered an act of honoring soldiers who have sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, regardless of their affiliation.
For the soldiers of the Royal Thai Army, who sacrificed their lives to protect Thailand, they will not be forgotten - the military source said. Their sacrifice will be remembered in the memory of the Thai people, and there will be those who continue this noble mission to protect the sovereignty of Thailand.
On Facebook on July 27, President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen said that the Cambodian government will hold funerals for the martyrs appropriately.
"The Government, the Ministry of National Defense, military units, national and local leaders coordinate to organize funerals for the martyrs and resolve policies appropriately as heroes of our Khmer people" - Mr. Hun Sen wrote.
Also on Facebook, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Affairs Hun Many said that the funeral of General Duong Samneang, who fought bravely and sacrificed in the conflict with Thailand on July 26, was held on July 27.
Ms. Pich Chanmony, Hun Manet's wife, visited Norin Raingsey Pagoda in Phnom Penh.
Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that the government will hold a commemorative ceremony and honor all soldiers who sacrificed to protect the country.
The Thailand - Cambodia conflict continued for the fourth consecutive day on July 27, although on July 26, President Donald Trump said that the Thai - Cambodian leaders agreed to negotiate an immediate ceasefire.
On the afternoon of July 27, the Royal Thai Air Force deployed F-16 fighter jets to attack artillery bases around the two areas of Cambodia.
In the latest developments, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan informed about Thailand and Cambodia agreeing to let Malaysia mediate in the border conflict.
Accordingly, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are scheduled to visit Malaysia on July 28. The parties agreed that no other country should participate in this issue.
