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Foreign ministry reissues call for Thais to cease ‘illegal activities’ on Kingdom’s soil
Cambodia has repeated its protests against “numerous illegal activities” being conducted by the Thai government in at least 15 locations on Cambodian territory. The areas have been occupied since the December 27 ceasefire. ...
ASEAN chair Philippines monitoring border issue, AOT will continue to facilitate resolution
General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the armed forces of the Philippines, has noted that as current ASEAN chair, the Philippines is closely monitoring the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and will continue to lead the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), with the goal of ...
Cambodia-Thailand yet to find common ground at latest RBC meeting
The attendees of today’s meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) have once again failed to reach a consensus, with both sides withdrawing to their respective headquarters, according to the Ministry of National Defence. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-yet-to-find-common-ground-at-latest-rbc-meeting
Cambodia protests Thai military hosted ‘tour’ of Cambodian territory
Cambodia has registered strong objections after Thai officials led journalists, foreign military personnel and FBI officials on an inspection tour of a location 397 metres inside Cambodian territory, noting that the action was a violation of international law and the UN charter. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-military-hosted-tour-of-cambodian-territory
Cambodian, Thai military delegation return to headquarters after border talk fails
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to return to their respective military headquarters to await further negotiations after a bilateral border committee meeting ended without reaching common ground, according to a statement from Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-thai-military-delegation-return-to-headquarters-after-border-talk-fails
Cambodia-Thailand clash not big enough? No reporters ask about fighting at ASEAN retreat
Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa P. Lazaro was surprised as she wrapped up a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Minister’s Retreat. No reporters from the pool asked about the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, which claimed more than a hundred lives. ...
Cambodia-Thailand RBC meeting fails to find common ground
Cambodia and Thailand were unable to come to terms and sign the documents required to plan the next Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, reportedly due to disagreements on several key points. The impasse arrives after three days of discussions between the two Kingdom’s respective secretariat ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-rbc-meeting-fails-to-find-common-ground
Legal analysis: Thailand will find excuses to delay JBC; UN mechanisms slower than force
A prominent legal expert has shared his belief that only UN mechanisms can peacefully reclaim the territory occupied by Thailand; however, this process will consume significant time. The worst-case scenario would be waging war to retake it. ...
AOT inspects damaged hospitals, homes in Battambang province
The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) inspected the border situation in Sampov Loun and Phnom Proek districts of Battambang province, this morning, January 21. Numerous civilian homes and infrastructure suffered damage from Thai shelling and bombing during last December’s Thai attacks. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/aot-inspects-damaged-hospitals-homes-in-battambang-province
Thailand violates ceasefire by creating ‘new facts on the ground’ as civilians and businesses disrupted, says foreign ministry
Cambodia has accused Thailand of breaching agreed ceasefire and de-escalation measures by deploying razor wire and military forces inside Cambodian territory, actions the government says amount to creating “new facts on the ground” that undermine peace efforts and obstruct civilians from returning to their homes. ...
Analysts contest Thai plans to maintain troops on Cambodian territory for ‘at least one year’
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. ...
Entering my own home like a thief: A Chouk Chey villager’s life after the guns fell silent
For Thol Dalit, returning home is no longer an act of belonging. It is an act of fear and pain of losing. ...
AOT Team inspects Preah Vihear Temple during 6th mission of 2026
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. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/aot-team-inspects-preah-vihear-temple-during-6th-mission-of-2026
Japan backs ASEAN push to halt Cambodia–Thailand clashes
Japan has thrown its weight behind ASEAN’s diplomatic efforts to defuse escalating clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, expressing deep concern over mounting civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure since fighting flared again this month. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-backs-asean-push-to-halt-cambodia-thailand-clashes
Political calculations, unresolved disputes fuel Thai–Cambodian border clashes – analysts
As artillery fire echoed across the Cambodian–Thai border this week, forcing thousands of families to flee and dozens of schools to close, the renewed fighting has raised urgent questions about what triggered the escalation — and what might come next. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/political-calculations-unresolved-disputes-fuel-thai-cambodian-border-clashes-analysts/
Thai forces continue attacks even after dissolution of parliament
Thai forces continued firing on Cambodia’s sovereign territory on the morning of December 12, 2025, according to National Defense Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata. The attacks are persisting despite the dissolution of the Thai Parliament. ...
Try Thaney
https://cambojanews.com/thai-forces-continue-attacks-even-after-dissolution-of-parliament/
Border clashes displace over 54,000 Cambodians as families shelter from Thai shelling, air strikes
For the third consecutive day, thousands of Cambodian families displaced by cross-border shelling and the deployment of Thai F-16 fighter jets remain in shelter in schools, pagodas and temporary evacuation centres near the Cambodia–Thailand border, uncertain when it will be safe to return home. ...
An Online Reporter Got Injured While Reporting on Cambodia-Thai Border Conflict
An online reporter at Whitehorse News was allegedly injured when he was reporting news on the Cambodia-Thai border conflict on December 8 in Oddar Meanchey province. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/an-online-reporter-got-injured-while-reporting-on-cambodia-thai-border-conflict
Breaking: Defence ministry reports Thai firing in ‘multiple locations’ this morning
From around 5am this morning, December 8, Thai armed forces opened fire on Cambodian military positions in the An Seh area of Preah Vihear province. Later, Thai armoured vehicles fired at the Ta Moan Templle, according to Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National ...
Hun Sen: Red line was drawn; Thai military used F-16 jets to attack Cambodia
Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate, has instructed all frontline forces to continue to exercise patience, as the “invaders” have been using all types of weapons to shell Cambodia since yesterday, last night and again this morning. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-red-line-was-drawn-thai-military-used-f-16-jets-to-attack-cambodia
GBC meeting sees agreement on de-escalation measures, captives, border openings discussed
Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace ...