A ministry of Information spokesperson has shared that more than 100 domestic and international journalists reported on the recent armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
Spokesperson Tep Asnarith said on August 8 that well-known international media outlets, including Al Jazeera, CNA, Kyodo, Xinhua, Reuters, AP and AFP, among others, have come to the Kingdom to cover the news.
He claimed that they have received sufficient information about the conflict, with the ministry facilitating all aspects, including providing information on diplomatic, military and governmental perspectives, each of them an official source.
“These sources are official, providing timely and accurate information for both national and international media to disseminate to audiences both domestically and internationally,” he said.
He added that within the country, state media have published news in the national language, English and French, while some private media have also produced reports in Chinese.
“International journalists have requested permits, and the ministry has granted authorisation and facilitated their ability to report, conduct interviews and obtain all relevant information on the subject to produce and disseminate news,” he added.
He explained that during the disputes, the ministry has requested that journalists apply for permits so they can be guided, particularly regarding potentially dangerous or challenging areas, particularly in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces.
He clarified that the ministry has not rejected any requests from international institutions or agencies to cover the news. The ministry has facilitated the ability of those who applied to take photos and conduct interviews as desired.
“The world has received an abundance of information, especially from the international journalists who came to Cambodia. They have produced and disseminated news through their media networks, informing the world, and they continue to do so. Thus, reporting in Cambodia is ensured and facilitated by the ministry and relevant authorities,” he said.
