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Defence ministry categorically dismisses ‘baseless, unfounded’ BHQ spying claims
The Ministry of National Defence has categorically dismissed Thai accusations that a Cambodian national who was arrested in Thailand was acting as a spy for the Bodyguard Headquarters (BHQ) of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-categorically-dismisses-baseless-unfounded-bhq-spying-claims
Japanese embassy denies plans to supply combat drones to Thailand
The Japanese embassy to Cambodia has denied that the Japanese government has any plans to provide combat drones to Thailand and confirmed it has never received such a request from Thailand. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-embassy-denies-plans-to-supply-combat-drones-to-thailand
We don’t carry guns, we carry hope: Army of philanthropists deploy to support displaced villagers
Following the full-scale military clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of displaced families have flooded into makeshift sanctuaries. ...
Cambodian owners vow to dissolve contract with PTT, rebrand as Khmer Biz
Business owners in Cambodia have vowed to terminate their contract with Thai brand PTT with the intention of promoting local products. This decision comes as thousands of shop owners and employees face declining revenue and job losses due to a widespread boycott of Thai-imported products. ...
Lon Saoda
https://cambojanews.com/cambodian-owners-vow-to-dissolve-contract-with-ptt-rebrand-as-khmer-biz/
Red Cross will not release report on captured soldiers, cite ‘safety concerns’
After meeting with 18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thai authorities on August 5, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated that it cannot and will not disclose its findings or observations from the visit. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/red-cross-will-not-release-report-on-captured-soldiers-cite-safety-concerns-
Eyes in the sky - satellite monitoring checks Cambodia-Thailand border areas
ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim says that satellite monitoring is in place to keep surveillance on the battle grounds, which are being remotely tracked by Malaysia’s Defence Attaché and ASEAN counterparts. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/eyes-in-the-sky-satellite-monitoring-checks-cambodia-thailand-border-areas
In pictures: “Cambodia needs peace! Thailand must stop encroaching on Cambodian territory!”
Approximately 1,500 Cambodian citizens living in the US gathered in Olympia, Washington State, on Sunday, August 3, to peacefully protest against the Thai military’s incursion on Cambodia’s territorial integrity. ...
Interior ministry: Thailand falling into ‘trap of international law’
Although the political leaders of the Cambodian and Thai governments agreed to a ceasefire that officially came into effect at midnight on July 28, a Ministry of Interior statement has suggested that the Thai military has continued to provoke incidents, seemingly in an attempt to ...
Cambodia seeking ways to secure release of detained soldiers
Cambodia is actively exploring means to bring the 18 soldiers detained by Thailand home. The government is currently pursuing both bilateral negotiations with Thai authorities and international mechanisms to ensure their swift and safe return. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-seeking-ways-to-secure-release-of-detained-soldiers
Border calm, but military on high alert as meeting nears
Following reports of a planned Thai military offensive, National Defence Spokesperson Maly Socheata confirmed today that the Cambodia-Thailand border has remained free of fighting. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-calm-but-military-on-high-alert-as-meeting-nears
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 exploded, it noted. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-report-10-mk-84-bombs-dropped-by-thais-four-of-which-exploded
Border calm; Defence ministry warn Thais may try to reverse territorial losses ahead of GBC meeting
As of 9pm tonight, the Ministry of National Defence reported that the border situation remained calm, but noted that all forces remain on high alert. It urged people to be wary of “fake news” and assured the public that it would keep them informed. ...
Cambodia awaits return of 20 soldiers as border tensions persist
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said that they have received the body of one of its soldiers and are awaiting the return of 20 captured troops from the Thai side. ...
CamboJA Staff
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-awaits-return-of-20-soldiers-as-border-tensions-persist/
Seiha welcomes Malaysian GBC meeting
The Cambodia defence ministry has accepted their Thai counterpart’s request to hold General Border Committee (GBC) discussions in Malaysia, where a ceasefire between the two neighbouring kingdoms was signed earlier this week to end five days of armed clashes. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/seiha-welcomes-malaysian-gbc-meeting
Thai sources hint at repatriation of two Cambodian soldiers tomorrow; claim ‘interrogation’ not complete
Thai news outlet Khaosod English reported this evening, July 31, that the Second Army Region has delayed the repatriation of 18 Cambodian soldiers, stating that questioning is not yet fully completed. ...
Ceasefire could help Cambodia secure lower US tariffs
Cambodian economists and government officials are optimistic that the 36% reciprocal tariffs previously imposed by the US on Cambodian goods could be reduced following last night’s ceasefire agreement between the Cambodian and Thai governments. The agreement to end hostilities was in response to an appeal ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ceasefire-could-help-cambodia-secure-lower-us-tariffs
Manet: Non-disclosure of information regarding captured Cambodian soldiers ‘for their own safety’
The non-disclosure of information about the capture of Cambodian soldiers prioritised their safety, according to the government. The lives of the armed forces, as well as Cambodian citizens living in conflict zones, are the top priority of the Royal Government, explained Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Defence ministry reports incursions, claims prisoners taken after ceasefire
Phat Vibolsopheak, director-general of the defence ministry’s Department of International Relations, informed visiting military attachés and other international observers about Thai breaches of the current ceasefire. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-reports-incursions-claims-prisoners-taken-after-ceasefire
Breaking: No sounds of shooting after ceasefire comes into effect at midnight
Provincial spokesperson of Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces confirmed that sounds of artillery shelling and gunfire fell silent after midnight at areas where clashes occurred along the border with Thailand. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/breaking-no-sounds-of-shooting-after-ceasefire-comes-into-effect-at-midnight/
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 after midnight last night. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thailand-s-repeated-accusations-of-ceasefire-violations
Information ministry appeals for public to cease social media attacks on foreign leaders
The Ministry of Information has issued an urgent call for all content creators, social media users and members of the public to immediately cease any form of insult or defamation targeting foreign heads of state or leaders, even in the context of current border tensions. ...
As U.N. meeting ends with call for peace, Thai troops open fire in Cambodia’s Pursat province
At 5.02 a.m on July 26, a few hours after the UN Security Council closed-door meeting concluded, Thailand expanded its shooting, firing five heavy artillery shells at multiple locations in Veal Veng district, Pursat province, according Maly Socheata, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/as-u-n-meeting-ends-with-call-for-peace-thai-troops-open-fire-in-cambodias-pursat-province/
Thailand continues to open fire at Cambodia even as it agreed with trump to a ceasefire
Thai military continued to fight with Cambodia even though both parties agreed in principle to a ceasefire with US President Donald Trump. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-continues-to-open-fire-at-cambodia-even-as-it-agreed-with-trump-to-a-ceasefire/
Preah Vihear staff, tourists, evacuated safely from temple
Almost 50 staff members of the Preah Vihear National Authority and civilians who were stranded at Preah Vihear Temple have been safely evacuated. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-vihear-staff-tourists-evacuated-safely-from-temple