Thailand Opened Fire — Cambodia had No Choice but to Defend Itself
[Op-ed] 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 t
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- Thailand Strikes First: Cambodia Defends Its Sovereignty [Op-ed] In a blatant act of military aggression that threatens peace and stability in Southeast Asia, Thai armed forces launched an unprovoked assault against Cambodian troops stationed near the phnompenhpost.com/opinion/thaila…
- Thailand condemned for damaging Cambodia’s Preah Vihear Temple The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a fierce condemnation of the military actions carried out by the armed forces of Thailand on July 24, highlighting the fact that the neighbouri...
- BREAKING: Thai soldiers fire on civilians Thai soldiers have opened fire on civilians in Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village. Five civilians were injured, according to preliminary information from local authorities.
- Cambodia rejects Thailand’s repeated accusations of ceasefire violations Both a Cambodian government spokesperson and the Ministry of Defence spokesperson have repeatedly denied Thai accusations that Cambodian forces violated the ceasefire agreement a... phnompenhpost.com/national/cambo…
- Cambodia rejects Thai accusations of planting new landmines, injuring five soldiers Maly Socheata, undersecretary of state at the Ministry of National Defence, has categorically rejected Thailand’s baseless accusations against Cambodia regarding the i phnompenhpost.com/national/cambo…
- Manet: ‘Cambodia has no choice but to respond with force against invasion’ as F-16 reported downed Fighting continues along the border between Thailand and Cambodia this morning, July 24, at key conflict points: Ta Mone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, phnompenhpost.com/national/manet…
- Thai soldiers have reportedly fire smoke bombs, and used slingshots and air guns, during a standoff with Cambodian villagers who are trying to protect their homes in Prey Chan village, O Beichoan commune, Banteay Meanchey province, today September 17. Local media More pictures:
- Fighting continues along the border between Thailand and Cambodia this morning, July 24, at key conflict points: Ta Mone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, the Mom Bei area and near Preah Vihear Temple. Watch: youtu.be/zzR7YZq6FYs thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostM…
- President Donald Trump said resolving the Thailand-Cambodia fighting is easy, as both countries are discussing tariffs with the US.
00:00 - How should the world respond to Thailand’s grave acts of aggression? [Op-Ed] - For decades, Thailand has repeatedly violated Cambodia’s sovereignty through military incursions, economic pressure and diplomatic defiance. These violations, largely ignor... phnompenhpost.com/opinion/how-sh…
- Will the Ceasefire Enable Refugees to Return and Secure Lasting Peace? On a humid morning earlier this week, Nhay Suy sat at the Wat Phnom Thma Kambor sanctuary centre in Po Chas village, watching tuk-tuks and tractors with trailers slowly roll away. One by one, families who had
- CMAC report 10 MK-84 bombs dropped by Thais, four of which exploded Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) officials confirmed today, August 1, that the Thai air force dropped 10 MK-84 bombs during the five days of fighting with Cambodia. Only four explo...
- Thailand’s War of Aggression Was Planned – Cambodia Has the Right to Defend Itself [Op-ed] 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 m... phnompenhpost.com/opinion/thaila…










