The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has claimed that the Thai military began employing “poison gas” against Cambodian forces yesterday, July 27, “At 3.17pm on July 27, the Thai military dropped poison gas from an aircraft in An Ses. After 4pm, there was heavy shelling at Chubki, Thmar Daun. Rounds also fell on the areas surrounding Ta Mone Thom and Ta Krabey temples,” said ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata. She also noted that there have been reports of the use of suicide drones, cluster munitions and poison gas in the Phnum Khmoach area. Although the reports of the use of gas…
Author: Raksmey Hong
Cambodia has officially opened the country’s first specialist facility dedicated to child victims of serious crimes, a groundbreaking move for child protection in Southeast Asia. The Lotus Centre, developed by the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), represents a new era of care and justice for children who have suffered abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. The centre is operated by CCF’s Child Protection Unit (CPU), an initiative launched in 2013 in partnership with the Cambodian National Police (CNP), which pairs international investigative experience with local law enforcement to tackle the most severe child abuse cases. The Lotus Centre is entirely funded by a…
At 2am this morning, Thailand launched a heavy artillery attack on Cambodian territory in the Eagle Field area of Preah vihear. At 2.30am, Thai forces began attacking Tathav, Phnom 333 and Phnom Khmoach and launched drones. At 4.50am, they fired indiscriminate artillery rounds at the Ta Mone Thom and Ta Krabey temples. Mali Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, provided the updates at an 11am press conference this morning, July 27. She also noted that Thailand launched an infantry assault on the Phnom Khmoach, An Ses and Va Intri areas. Since 6.30am, infantry and armoured troops had been…
The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has issued an urgent statement condemning the “continued and intensified shelling” of the Preah Vihear Temple by Thai armed forces, calling the attacks a direct assault on Cambodia’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws protecting cultural heritage. In the strongly worded July 27 statement, the ministry accused Thailand of endangering not only the structural integrity of the ancient temple — inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 — but also the “shared cultural heritage of humanity”. According to the ministry, large portions of the temple and its surrounding sacred…
Despite a ceasefire mediated by President Donald Trump, Thai troops continue to launch aggressive attacks on Cambodian territory, using heavy weaponry, drones and cluster bombs. Mali Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, told a 7am press conference on July 27 that hostilities had escalated since early on July 26. She noted that on that day, at 5am, Thai forces shelled the Bosbov area. Later, at 10.40am, Thai aircraft bombed a road leading to the Preah Vihear Temple. At 11.56am, Thai warplanes released cluster munitions over Phnum Khmoach (Ghost Mountain). By 2.30pm, Thai tanks launched attacks in the Eagle…
Thailand is employing information warfare tactics and conducting a disinformation campaign to fabricate pretexts for its military aggression against Cambodia, all while falsely portraying itself as the victim, according to Cambodian officials. Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra accused the Thai government, its military and media of colluding to spread false narratives aimed at demonising Cambodia and justifying Thailand’s violation of its territorial integrity. “Both the Thai government, its military and media outlets have employed deceptive tactics to provoke incidents according to their premeditated invasion plans,” he said. Pheaktra beleived the Thai military’s incursion into Cambodian territory was carefully planned well…
In an urgent appeal before the UN Security Council (UNSC) on July 25 in New York, Cambodia called for immediate international attention and intervention in response to escalating military aggression by Thailand along their shared border. The Cambodian government condemned the unprovoked attacks on its territory, which have not only caused civilian casualties but also endangered cultural heritage sites, all while threatening regional peace and stability. Chhea Keo, ambassador and permanent representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN, presented a compelling statement to the UNSC, urging immediate action under the UN’s mandate to uphold international peace and security.…
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) issued an urgent warning to residents near the Thai-Cambodian border this morning, July 26. They should remain on high alert for cluster munitions, which are being widely employed by Thai armed forces. “Once again, the (CMAA) expresses its deepest concerns and condemns the Thai armed forces for using cluster munitions on July 25 in Preah Vihear province. They caused injuries to residents — including children — and caused extensive,” said the statement. To prevent further harm, the CMAA reminded residents in affected areas to exercise extreme caution and follow these instructions:…
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as “acts of aggression” and “serious human rights violations” by the Thai military. In an official statement released today, July 25, it referred to the current actions of the Thais as a direct threat to Cambodia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and fundamental human rights. The CHRC accused Thailand of launching airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets that caused the destruction of parts of the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple, as well as Cambodian pagodas. The committee called these attacks “a blatant breach of international and regional laws and…
As a major step towards media integrity, Cambodia officially launched the Angkor Declaration Against Fake News 2.0 at the 20th Asia Media Summit, hosted this week in Siem Reap. The declaration, unveiled by Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra, marks a renewed regional commitment to combating disinformation, strengthening media ethics and rebuilding public trust in an era increasingly shaped by digital disruption. “We are no longer in an age where we can passively observe. The time to act is now,” Pheaktra said, in his keynote address to media leaders, government officials and communication specialists from across the Asia-Pacific region. He declared…