Thailand is weaponising lies and landmines to distort international law and destabilise Southeast Asia’s fragile peace. Thailand has once again chosen to play a dirty game — exploiting a recent landmine incident near the Cambodia – Thailand border to falsely paint Cambodia as an aggressor and bolster its illegitimate sovereignty claims over contested territories. This is not only dishonest but dangerously provocative, undermining peace, regional stability and the spirit of neighbourly cooperation. The Thai government has attempted to manipulate public perception and international opinion by accusing Cambodian forces of laying new anti-personnel mines in violation of the Ottawa Convention —…
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As tensions rise along the Cambodia–Thailand border, the true character of each nation’s armed forces is becoming increasingly clear. While Thai soldiers grapple with falling morale and lost confidence, Thailand’s Second Army Region has attempted to salvage national pride by imitating Cambodia — calling recently on Thai citizens to sing the national anthem in a show of patriotism and moral support for their troops. This move, while symbolic, lacks authenticity. Unlike Cambodia, where unity between the people, the government and the armed forces is built on genuine love for the nation, Thailand’s gesture feels like an orchestrated performance — an…
The Thai military’s recent allegations — especially those made by Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadkhang of the 2nd Army Region — that Cambodia deliberately laid new landmines resulting in injuries to Thai soldiers, are not only unfounded but recklessly irresponsible. These allegations, echoed by Thailand’s acting defence minister, are not rooted in any credible forensic evidence but appear to be a politically motivated attempt to shift blame, provoke hostility and unjustly tarnish Cambodia’s international image. According to the Thai commander’s statement, the official investigation supposedly concluded that “new Cambodian landmines” were planted on Thai soil, and Thailand now intends to take…
Thailand’s claim that it is earnestly seeking dialogue while Cambodia delays progress on border negotiations is not only misleading — it is a deliberate distortion of the truth. A July 17 article in The Nation portrayed Thailand as the responsible actor pursuing diplomacy through the JBC, GBC and RBC mechanisms, while painting Cambodia as the holdout. This narrative, however, collapses under scrutiny. Cambodia Is Not the Obstacle—Thailand Is The truth is simple: Cambodia has already set a clear and reasonable roadmap for restoring normalcy. Prime Minister Hun Manet, in both public statements and diplomatic communications, laid out three conditions for…
Nearly 800 hectares of forest land that had been encroached upon and planted with various crops in protected areas of Siem Reap province were identified in 2024 and 2025, thanks to the use of modern technology and information systems. The Ministry of Environment explained how park rangers in natural protected areas are using satellite imagery systems and advanced drones to monitor and prevent natural resource crimes. In Siem Reap province, this technology enabled rangers to inspect 77 specific locations. Among them, 32 locations were found to be encroached forest areas, totalling 459.64 hectares. In addition, 28 areas totalling 331.65 hectares…
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, in collaboration with the Australian government, convened a national consultation workshop to advance the design of the Cambodia Climate Resilience Water Governance Programme (CCRWGP), which aims to build a more coordinated, inclusive and climate-responsive approach for managing the Kingdom’s water resources. The July 17 workshop, held in Phnom Penh, brought together over 170 participants, including representatives from government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations, research institutions and the private sector. It marked a key milestone in shaping a high-level roadmap for water governance that reflects national development priorities while addressing the growing impacts…
The Angkor Hospital for Children will stage a charity bicycling event in Siem Reap on Sunday, August 31. With around 800 participants expected, the “Cycle for the Environment and Children’s Health” aims to raise funds to support the hospital’s operations. According to the organisers, the event will start at Preah Reach Damnak Exercise Park along the Siem Reap River and proceed along Preah Sihanouk Road to Angkor Wat for a photo break. The riders will then continue through locations such as the Tonle Om Gate, Ta Kao Gate, Bayon Temple, Elephant Terrace, Preah Ko Temple, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei…
The Indian embassy in Phnom Penh hosted a July 16 event to award Scholarship Offers from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to 41 Cambodian recipients. They will embark on their studies in India in the near future.The embassy described the scholarships as a significant step in strengthening educational ties between the two nations. Indian ambassador Vanlalvawna Bawitlung congratulated the recipients and encouraged them to study hard so they can make positive contributions to society and support the growth of relations between India and Cambodia. According to the embassy, the ICCR offers scholarships to Cambodians pursuing higher education in…
The Coordinating Committee on Informal Economy Development (CCIED), in collaboration with key development partners, launched the “Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the National Strategy on the Development of the Informal Economy (NSIED) 2023-2028” on July 16. The Framework establishes a robust national system to coordinate, track and assess the implementation of government strategies to develop the Kingdom’s informal economy. It strengthens transparency, accountability and evidence-based policy decision-making to support the informal sector, which employs approximately 88 per cent of Cambodia’s workforce. It was developed with support from the Australian government, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour…
In the wake of heightened tensions at the historic Ta Mone Thom Temple, acting Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has chosen to inflame nationalist sentiment and spread misinformation rather than seek diplomatic solutions. His baseless accusations against Cambodia and personal attacks on Senate president Hun Sen are not only irresponsible — they are factually flawed, diplomatically reckless and dangerously provocative. Facts Twisted, Diplomacy Not Practiced Phumtham’s claim that Cambodia orchestrated the July 13 and 15 incidents for international sympathy is both absurd and offensive. The facts are clear: a Thai ex-soldier initiated the violence by physically assaulting…