For decades, Thailand has repeatedly violated Cambodia’s sovereignty through military incursions, economic pressure and diplomatic defiance. These violations, largely ignored by the international community, are not accidental or isolated. They are part of a clear and calculated pattern of aggression, designed to expand territorial control at Cambodia’s expense. Today, as tensions once again rise along our border, Cambodia is compelled to speak clearly and truthfully: Thailand’s actions are not defensive, they are invasive. This is not a border dispute. This is a direct, deliberate and dangerous assault on Cambodia’s territorial integrity. Thailand, emboldened by its larger economy and superior military…
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In the early hours of Thursday morning, a dangerous escalation unfolded along the Cambodian–Thai border, one that may mark the most serious military confrontation between the two nations in over a decade. According to a senior Cambodian military official, Thai troops opened fire on Cambodian soldiers near the Ta Mone Thom Temple, a centuries-old Khmer heritage site located well within Cambodian territory in Oddar Meanchey province. Cambodian forces, stationed there to monitor the area in accordance with long-standing border protocols, were reportedly fired upon without provocation after Thai troops crossed the border and blocked access to the site. Cambodia did…
How awkward is it to write a letter to another nation? But here I am doing it. You probably don’t know who I am. I’m just a normal person with some followers in Cambodia. Even though I reside in the US, I follow what happens to Cambodia and Thailand. It is a passion of mine to provide well-meaning opinions to my followers, and it’s a habit of mine to question everything our leader does. For the longest time, I have held the opinion that Bangkok is the crown jewel of Southeast Asia. I admire Thailand for its tenacity and resilience…
For too long, Thailand has played the victim in a crisis of its own making. But Cambodia and the international community must see the truth: Thailand’s recent military aggression was not a spontaneous border incident — it was the result of months of deliberate planning, provocation and preparation for a war of aggression. From the leaked Chakraphong Phuwanat Military Plan, to the suspicious closure of border crossings, and the unilateral closure of the Ta Mone Thom and Ta Krabey temples, all signs point to Thailand preparing to seize Cambodian sovereign territory by force. The culmination of this plan came on…
The red line has been drawn — and Cambodia will not allow it to be crossed. Prime Minister Hun Manet’s powerful message on July 22 serves not just as a stern warning to Thailand, but as a clear reaffirmation of Cambodia’s unwavering stance on territorial sovereignty, peaceful coexistence and respect for international norms. As tensions reignite along the Cambodia-Thailand border — particularly in the Mom Bei area in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province — Thailand’s actions threaten to unravel regional stability and push diplomatic boundaries beyond their limits. Once again, Thailand has chosen provocation over cooperation. Road construction in contested areas,…
In a bold move, on July 16, Indonesia secured a trade deal with the US that, at first glance, looks like a lifeline — locking in a maximum 19% tariff on Indonesian exports to the US through 2029. The deal arrives at a time of intensifying US protectionism and offers what appears to be a temporary shield. But while the Indonesian government deserves credit for navigating an increasingly unpredictable global trade landscape, the devil, as always, is in the details. While the US holds Indonesia’s offer, what it puts on the table is little more than a token rollback of…
In moments of provocation, the soul of a nation is tested. And today, Cambodia stands tall — not with rage, but with unity, resolve and dignity. As the Kingdom faces blatant military posturing and territorial encroachment by Thailand near our sacred heritage sites — the Ta Mone Thom, Ta Mone Touch and Ta Krabey temples, and the Mom Bei area — the Cambodian people have responded with an overwhelming show of national solidarity. From the fields of Battambang to the streets of Phnom Penh, from factory floors to university halls, monks’ pagodas to artists’ studios, Cambodians across all walks of…
Amid signs of economic recovery and easing financial conditions, Cambodia’s real estate sector is beginning to show cautious optimism. Data from ERA Data Intel and recent commentary from analysts suggest that after several years of market cooling, property investment — particularly in the condominium segment — is now regaining appeal. Condo Prices Stabilise After Multi-Year Volatility Condominium prices in Phnom Penh’s peri-urban areas have experienced notable fluctuations over the past decade. According to ERA Data Intel, for new launch condos, one-bedroom units rose from $999 per square metre in 2011 to a high of $2,260 in 2019, before retreating to…