Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to comments made by senior Thai politicians, who accused the Cambodian leadership of engaging in “unprofessional” politics related to border issues and meetings, apparently due to the fact that they use social media to communicate with the public. Speaking at the closing of the June 17 National Scout Conference in Phnom Penh this afternoon, Manet stated that sharing information on social media is the fastest way to inform the public, which is why world leaders regularly use it. “Thai politicians accuse me and [Senate president] Hun Sen of unprofessional politics, saying we conduct politics…
Author: Niem Chheng
The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and representatives of the Chinese embassy announced the launch of the “Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Mine Action” project on June 17, with over $430,000 of funding. Ly Thuch, CMAA first vice-president, stated that this partnership is not merely about providing support and cooperation but also reflects a commitment to achieving a shared destiny. He emphasised that China’s support is not only about the scope of aid but also a strategic vision and commitment. He noted that Sino-Cambodian cooperation in mine action goes beyond clearing mines and supporting humanitarian efforts; it paves the way for a…
As a twenty-four hour ultimatum expired on the morning of June 17, the Cambodian government halted the import of fruit and vegetables from Thailand, effective from 9am. The ban will continue until the Thai military, which unilaterally adjusted border crossing hours, lifts its restrictions, said the head of the immigration department. Sok Veasna, director-general of the General Department of Immigration, told The Post that the import of vegetables and fruits from Thailand was suspended starting at 9am, following a one-day ultimatum issued by Cambodia. No formal declaration was required, as the Cambodian position was made clear yesterday. “Generally, as per…
Cambodia’s official letter reached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on the afternoon of June 16, after being sent from Cambodia on June 15. The Kingdom is seeking a resolution to the current four-point border dispute with Thailand. The letter was submitted a day earlier by Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who heads the team tasked with preparing documents for the case, which aims to resolve the issues surrounding the Mum Bei area, as well as the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Tauch and Ta Krabei temples. The letter was delivered to the…
Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has explained that reports of Cambodian artillery pieces being aimed at Thai villages and military positions is nothing to be alarmed at, as no military routinely directs its weapons towards its own territory. Seiha took to social media this afternoon, June 16, to answer Thai accusations that Cambodia has “directed artillery toward Thai villages and military bases”. “This is our national defence strategy. When we deploy weapons, it is to protect territorial integrity. Clearly, the target is aimed at potential enemies, as no military doctrine calls for artillery to be directed at its own…
Cambodia has given the Thai military one day to reopen or lift the unilateral restrictions on border checkpoints that were imposed following recent border tensions. If they are not fully opened by tomorrow morning, June 17, Cambodia will ban the import of Thai fruits and vegetables. In a special address on the morning of June 16, Senate president Hun Sen explained that he had attempted to ease tensions by holding phone negotiations with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. However, he noted that the Thai military unilaterally decided to close checkpoints or tighten border crossings and threatened to cut off other…
Senate president Hun Sen has called on Khmer workers living in Thailand to return to Cambodia, regardless of whether they have legal documents, suggesting that Thai authorities may deport them in the near future. In a Facebook post this afternoon, June 14he stated: “I urge my brothers and sisters to return to the homeland before Thai authorities deport you and subject you to humiliation,” he warned in a post to social media, this afternoon, June 14. “I say this because I clearly understand that the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute will drag on for a long time, especially when Cambodia files a…
The sixth meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) commenced at 11.45am on June 14 in Phnom Penh. Originally scheduled for 10am, the meeting was delayed to allow for a preliminary closed-door discussion between the two parties. The Cambodian delegation is being led by Lam Chea, Minister in charge of the Secretariat of Border Affairs, while the Thai delegation is headed by Prasas Prasasvinitchai, former Thai Ambassador to Cambodia in 2009, now serving as an advisor on border affairs for the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The JBC meeting is the first in 12 years. Issues related to the…
Cambodia set to bring the ongoing border disputes with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on June 15, with Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to seeking arbitration in the international court ahead of a critical June 14 meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), tomorrow. The meeting, the first in 12 years, comes amid heightened tensions following Thailand’s decision to unilaterally impose border restrictions on June 7. Cambodia has made it clear that two key issues — specific border disputes at four areas and the border closure — will not be on the JBC agenda.…
Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen has called on countries worldwide to urge Thailand to resolve the longstanding border disputes with Cambodia through the International Court of Justice (ICJ), emphasising the need for a peaceful and lawful approach to prevent potential conflict. In a Facebook post this evening, the president of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) highlighted four critical disputed areas along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The disputed areas include the Emerald Triangle region between Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, as well as the historic temples of Moan Tauch, Ta Moan Thom and Ta Krabei. Hun Sen stressed that these issues, spanning…