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ASEAN’s role in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Can it facilitate peace?
As tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalate following a deadly May border clash, ASEAN’s role in mediating the conflict has come under scrutiny. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-s-role-in-the-cambodia-thailand-conflict-can-it-facilitate-peace-
Cambodia rejects Thai landmine accusations, condemns border patrol breach
The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has strongly rejected accusations by Thailand over a recent landmine explosion that injured three Thai soldiers, saying the incident occurred due to the Thai military’s unauthorised incursion into Cambodian territory. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-landmine-accusations-condemns-border-patrol-breach
Hun Sen calls Thaksin out, reveals historic role in Thai politics
Senate president Hun Sen has responded to former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who told Thai media that he has stopped communicating with Hun Sen. In response, Hun Sen stated that he has no desire to speak with someone who is preparing to face imprisonment ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-calls-thaksin-out-reveals-historic-role-in-thai-politics
CMAA rejects Thai allegations that Cambodia planted new landmines
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has categorically rejected and dismissed allegations published by Thai media which accused Cambodia of planting new landmines on the border, calling the claims false and contrary to Cambodia’s principles. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-rejects-thai-allegations-that-cambodia-planted-new-landmines
Analyst: Cambodian actions aimed at protecting social order, Thai actions aimed at provocation
Since June 27, almost 1,500 suspects linked to online scam operations have been apprehended by Cambodian authorities. As the campaign continues, one prominent analyst described the crackdown as being aimed at protecting social order, even as Thailand’s actions appear to be intended to exploit and ...
Navigating tensions: Scholars call for peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border dispute
The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has a long and complex history, but recent tensions were reignited by the tragic death of a Cambodian soldier on May 28. ...
Interior ministry official: Thai attempts to involve Interpol over leaked call reflects fear of ICJ
In response to a Thai move to take legal action against Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen over a leaked audio message, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has shared his belief that Thailand’s threats to involve Interpol were politically motivated, not criminal. ...
Defence minister demands public apology for assault on Cambodian soldier at Ta Mone Thom
Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence has demanded that a former Thai patrol soldier, along with Thai authorities, issue a public apology for the unprovoked assault on a Cambodian soldier that took place at Ta Mone Thom temple on July 13. ...
Bona calls on Thais to address internal issues before worrying about Cambodia
Cambodian government spokesperson Pen Bona has called on the Thai government to urgently address what he called the “disgusting scandals within its own house” and stop dragging Cambodia into their issues. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bona-calls-on-thais-to-address-internal-issues-before-worrying-about-cambodia-
Thai authorities raid Cambodian Senator Kok An’s Thai home and properties
Thai authorities on Tuesday coordinated raids on 19 properties in and around Bangkok linked to Cambodian tycoon and senator Kok An, in a rare crackdown on actors with alleged ties to the cyberscam industry and the latest sign of deteriorating ties between the two countries. ...
Visal Visnu
https://cambojanews.com/thai-authorities-raid-cambodian-senator-kok-ans-thai-home-and-properties/
Cambodia, Singapore strengthen cross-border crime cooperation
Cambodia and Singapore have entered into a landmark agreement which aims to tackle the growing threat of transnational crimes head on. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-singapore-strengthen-cross-border-crime-cooperation
Hun Sen: ‘Strange and rare’ for a country to conduct a poll on an enemy leader
It should be illogical – and indeed laughable – that Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) conducted a poll among its citizens about a Cambodian leader while the two countries are involved in a dispute, noted Senate president Hun Sen. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-strange-and-rare-for-a-country-to-conduct-a-poll-on-an-enemy-leader
Hun Sen: ‘Thailand has dropped a rock on its own foot’
Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen has publicly commended Thai authorities for their recent operations targeting online crimes within their borders, noting that such actions will help stem the flow of cybercrime into Cambodia. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-thailand-has-dropped-a-rock-on-its-own-foot-
Thai traders protest $300M losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
Thai traders at Rong Kluea Market in Sa Kaeo province protested earlier today, demanding that the Thai government and authorities urgently negotiate to resolve the border issue, as the current one-month border shutdown has caused businesses in the provinces bordering Cambodia to suffer losses exceeding ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-traders-protest-300m-losses-urge-urgent-resolution-of-border-crisis
Foreign ministry: Thailand continues to evade ICJ, misinterprets 2000 MoU
Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a formal clarification in response to what it described as a “misleading statement” from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the ongoing Cambodian-Thai border disputes and the 2000 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on boundary ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-thailand-continues-to-evade-icj-misinterprets-2000-mou
Precious cargo: Thailand appears to be stalling repatriation of 20 Artefacts
The Post takes a look at 20 long-awaited Khmer artefacts that that were looted from the Kingdom in the 1980s and 90s, before their seizure in Thailand in 2000. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/precious-cargo-thailand-appears-to-be-stalling-repatriation-of-20-artefacts
Foreign ministry clarify ICJ case neither ‘hostile, nor provocative’
Cambodia’s recourse to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) should not be misconstrued as a hostile or provocative act, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation clarified, in a July 4 statement. Rather, it is a peaceful, responsible and lawful measure that reflects Cambodia’s ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-clarify-icj-case-neither-hostile-nor-provocative-
Defence ministry dismiss Thai claims of temple sovereignty as ‘flag-gate’ ramps up tensions
With Cambodia in the process of filing a complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the Ta Krabei, Ta Moan Tauch and Ta Moan Thom temples, and Mum Bei area, the Ministry of National Defence on July 6 rejected “baseless and arrogant claims” ...
Defence minister clarifies: ‘no communication with Thai counterparts’
In a statement issued today, Cambodian Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha responded to remarks made by Thai deputy defence minister General Natthapon Nakpanich. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-minister-clarifies-no-communication-with-thai-counterparts-
Thai military ramp up tensions, allow tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple
A verbal clash occurred between Thai soldiers and Cambodian forces on June 27, when the Thais allowed tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple during curfew hours, which violated the agreement between the two countries. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-military-ramp-up-tensions-allow-tourists-to-visit-ta-moan-thom-temple
Japan refutes ‘misinformation’ that combat drones delivered to Thai forces
The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh has dismissed rumours that the government of Japan will supply military drones to Thailand, as tensions rise over ongoing border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-refutes-misinformation-that-combat-drones-delivered-to-thai-forces
Cambodia seeking more Singaporean flight connections
Senate president Hun Sen has described the visit of the Singaporean prime minister to Cambodia as part of strengthening bilateral diplomatic and trade relations, particularly through expanding air connectivity, especially as Cambodia prepares to launch the Techo International Airport. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-seeking-more-singaporean-flight-connections
Hun Sen reassures Japanese parliamentarian: ‘No need for third party, ICJ will resolve border issue’
Senate president Hun Sen has informed Nagashima Akihisa, special advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister, that Cambodia is not yet seeking a third party to resolve the border dispute with Thailand, prioritising the International Court of Justice (ICJ) mechanism first. ...
Manet ready to welcome ICJ legal team, assertive in face of threats
Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that a team of international lawyers will arrive in Cambodia this evening to discuss the Kingdom’s four-point complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-ready-to-welcome-icj-legal-team-assertive-in-face-of-threats