The pilgrimage for peace

Organized by the two main Buddhist communities, the pilgrimage began at the historical site of Wat Phnom to head to the Independence Monument with three main objectives:

1) To ask for alms to ensure that the ceasefire between the two countries (Cambodia and Thailand) is respected forever.

2) To ask for alms from the Thai side to release the 18 Cambodian soldiers who were taken hostage, on behalf of both countries, who are followers of the same Theravada Buddhism.

3) To ask for alms from the governments of both countries to maintain peace, security, and stability for the people of both countries forever.

Sunday, 1st of the month of Sravana, Saptsak, 2569 CE
Corresponding to August 10, 2025

Samdech Preah Maha Areyavong Dr. Yon Seng Yeath, Supreme Representative of the Buddhist Monks in the 2,569-Monk Peace Pilgrimage, Expresses Gratitude to U.S. President Donald J. Trump for His Efforts in Achieving a Ceasefire Between Cambodia and Thailand Phnom Penh, August 10, 2025 Samdech Preah Maha Areyavong Dr. Yon Seng Yeath, Abbot of Unnalom Pagoda, formally expressed, on behalf of the Cambodian people, his gratitude to His Excellency Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, for his tireless efforts in bringing about and securing a ceasefire agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand. This expression of gratitude was delivered prior to the commencement of the Peace Pilgrimage on the afternoon of August 10, 2025, which was attended by a total of 2,569 monks from both Buddhist orders.