Several leading analysts have urged the Thai Government to immediately halt any measures that may entrench unlawful territorial control and refrain from creating irreversible “faits accomplish” on the ground. They urged Thailand to implement the December 27 Joint Statement in good faith. Roth Santepheap, a geopolitical analyst based in Phnom Penh, believed that both Thailand and Cambodia should address all outstanding issues through peaceful dialogue and agreed bilateral mechanisms, in strict conformity with international law. His comments followed the January 9 announcement by Thai defence minister Nattaphon Narkphanit of Thailand’s five-point plan to occupy the Cambodian territory which remained under…
Author: Niem Chheng
Prime Minister Hun Manet praised the solidarity of Khmer citizens during the difficult times arising from the recent invasion of Cambodia’s sovereignty. He called for the people to maintain their unity as they work to eliminate social ills, especially online scams. “At this juncture, it is necessary for us to unite as one with a shared national commitment to strengthen national potential in all sectors and eliminate all social ills that weaken the nation,” he said, in a January 13 social media statement. He noted that the fight against technological fraud crimes is at a crucial point right now, in…
Today, January 13, the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) conducted an inspection tour of the situation in local villages in Sra-em commune, Choam Ksant district, Preah Vihear province. They also visited the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple, which was damaged by Thai attacks during the recent fighting. The mission marked the team’s sixth visit so far this year to locations damaged by Thai military strikes, following the ceasefire reached by both countries on December 27, according to the Ministry of National Defence. Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata reiterated that Cambodia respects the ceasefire and joint statement on the peace agreement between the two…
Vladanka Andreeva of North Macedonia has been appointed by UN secretary-general António Guterres as the UN resident coordinator in Cambodia, with the host government’s approval. She took up her post on January 10. “I am truly honoured to return to Cambodia as the UN resident coordinator and the secretary-general’s representative. Cambodia holds a special place in my professional journey, and it is inspiring to see the country’s continued progress,” she told The Post. “I am committed to working closely with the Royal Government, development partners, civil society and communities across Cambodia to advance the UN’s support for sustainable development, protect…
A senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reiterated that the government and Cambodian diplomats are continuing ceaseless efforts to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as Cambodia’s national interests, through diplomatic channels. The statement was made by Chan Ratana, acting ministry spokesperson, during a January 13 press conference. “Following the entry into force of the ceasefire on December 27, 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, continues its unceasing efforts to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as Cambodia’s national interests, through diplomatic channels…
An official from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has warned Cambodians to think twice before risking the journey to Thailand amid unresolved tensions between the two neighbouring kingdoms. The Thai navy reported that they had arrested 71 Cambodian migrant workers in the early hours of this morning, January 13. The navy claimed that initial questioning revealed that the Cambodians were forced to flee across the border due to famine in their home country, accusations that Cambodian officials strongly rejected. They noted that the 71 detained individuals would be handed over to immigration officials for legal proceedings. Sun Mesa,…
As part of US efforts to encourage Thailand and Cambodia to respect the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, it has provided funding to support the stabilisation of the border. Cambodia is to receive $20 million for demining activities and combating online scams, while Thailand will receive $10 million for combating scams. An additional $15 million will be provided to both countries to ensure border stabilisation. The figures were announced by US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific Michael George DeSombre during a January 9 press briefing. On the same day, DeSombre met with Thai foreign minister Sihasak…
The Oddar Meanchey Provincial Department of Culture and Fine Arts has clarified a misunderstanding among social media users who believed that the Oddar Meanchey Provincial administration had constructed a statue of Vishnu with an image of the Buddha on its leg, which they viewed as discrediting Buddhism, the state religion. On January 11, provincial governor Mean Chanyada posted a photo of the completed sculpture, saying that after several months, the Eight-Handed Roundabout in Oddar Meanchey provincial town is now complete, “even though this province has passed through the flames of war”. “This statue was built with the aim of enhancing…
The Ministry of Health has received 70 reproductive health kits from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), a contribution to ensuring that women and newborns can access life-saving interventions, especially for displaced persons and border communities. The handover ceremony was held this morning, January 12, between Sandra Bernklau, UNFPA representative in Cambodia and Health Minister Chheang Ra, according to a UNFPA press release. The release said the donation aims to make sure that health services can continue during times of crisis – including for mothers expecting babies, a key priority of the ministry and UNFPA. The 70 reproductive health kits, delivered…
In the first 10 days of January, the authorities raided seven alleged online scam operations, six in Phnom Penh and one in Siem Reap province, according to the Ad Hoc Commission for Combating Technology Crimes (CCTC). These operations led to the apprehension of 39 foreign suspects: 32 South Koreans, 4 Chinese and 3 Nepalese, and the seizure of numerous pieces of evidence. These figures do not include the arrests of Prince Group founder Chen Zhi and his associates, which was separate collaboration between Cambodian and Chinese authorities, explained the CCTC. Three Nepalese were detained during the January 10 raid in…