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New border rules disrupting lives, livelihoods as Cambodia-Thailand tensions escalate
Around 4 p.m on Sunday, about 10 Thai authorities who wore black uniforms walked out from a nearby building to pull an iron gate close at the checkpoint. ...
Sovann Sreypich, Khy Sovuthy, and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/new-border-rules-disrupting-lives-livelihoods-as-cambodia-thailand-tensions-escalate/
Foreign minister clarifies Kingdom’s position to Thai counterpart
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, sent a letter to his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa on June 6, inviting Thailand to jointly bring the ongoing border disputes to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-clarifies-kingdom-s-position-to-thai-counterpart
Cambodia rejects Thai request for withdrawal of border forces
Cambodia has firmly reiterated its stance to Thailand, stating it will not withdraw troops from the Mum Bei area as requested by Thailand, citing Cambodian sovereignty. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-request-for-withdrawal-of-border-forces
Thai protestors claims dismissed by foreign ministry
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has firmly rejected accusations made by Thai protesters that Cambodia invaded Thai territory. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-protestors-claims-dismissed-by-foreign-ministry
New border talks scheduled as Thailand pushes back on ICJ move
Cambodia and Thailand will meet in Phnom Penh on June 14 in the latest bid to ease tensions after a deadly border clash last week, Cambodia’s foreign ministry said, as both sides traded blame for a gunfight that killed a Cambodian soldier near a disputed ...
Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/new-border-talks-scheduled-as-thailand-pushes-back-on-icj-move/
Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case
The Thai government is advocating for bilateral negotiations to address ongoing border disputes with Cambodia, with the recommendation that existing mechanisms such as the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), the General Border Committee (GBC) and regional border committee be used to resolve the issue. ...
Pundits confident Cambodian-Thai trade relations will continue as normal
Economists and tourism specialist have praised the Cambodian government’s decision to seek an end to ongoing border disputes with Thailand through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The area in question surrounds the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Touch, and Ta Krabei temples. ...
Cambodia to file lawsuit with ICJ to end 25-year-old border dispute with Thailand
Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve the long-standing Cambodia-Thailand border dispute surrounding the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Toch, Ta Krabey temples, and Mom Bei areas in Preah Vihear province. ...
Va Sopheanut
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-to-file-lawsuit-with-icj-to-end-25-year-old-border-dispute-with-thailand/
Online publisher, two others charged for “mocking” the army amid Cambodia-Thai border dispute
An online publisher and two others have been charged with three criminal charges, related to the impact on the morality of the army, including a comment to discriminate against the force. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/online-publisher-two-others-charged-for-mocking-the-army-amid-cambodia-thai-border-dispute/
Puy Kea: Journalists on frontline, must balance truth, national security during times of crisis
When the possibility of military action raises its head, the role of journalists becomes more crucial than ever. ...
International Court of Justice
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/puy-kea-journalists-on-frontline-must-balance-truth-national-security-during-times-of-crisis
Hun Sen warns: Without ICJ, border could become 'like Gaza'
Senate President Hun Sen has warned that if the border issues between Cambodia and Thailand are not resolved through the International Court of Justice (ICJ), it could lead to a situation like the one in Gaza, where Israel and Palestine appear to be locked in ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-warns-without-icj-border-could-become-like-gaza-
Cambodia demands Thais investigate border shooting, slated to take border dispute to ICJ
Government plans to bring its border dispute with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has garnered support from the former prime minister and the general public, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has demanded that Thailand investigate the May 28 ...
Information ministry issues reminder about defence reporting
A Ministry of Information spokesperson has reminded all media representatives — professional, non-professional and social media users — to avoid publishing information that could harm national security, damage relations with other countries or endanger law enforcement officials and personnel as they carry out their duties. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-issues-reminder-about-defence-reporting
RCAF: Cambodia will remain military presence at scene of armed clash
Cambodia will not retreat nor remain unarmed at the site of yesterday’s exchange of fire in Preah Vihear province’s Choam Ksan district, which left one Cambodian soldier dead. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rcaf-cambodia-will-remain-military-presence-at-scene-of-armed-clash
Border clashes: PM calls for calm, warns of defense
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet has asked for calm after fighting broke out between Cambodian and Thai soldiers killing one Cambodian yesterday. However, he also stressed that Cambodia will use force to defend its borders in the event of an emergency. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-clashes-pm-calls-for-calm-warns-of-defense
Hun Sen: Disputed border area is Cambodian territory; I visited in 2009
Senate president Hun Sen has confirmed that the area in Preah Vihear province where yesterday morning’s clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers occurred is Cambodian territory. The exchange of fire resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-disputed-border-area-is-cambodian-territory-i-visited-in-2009
Cambodia, Thailand military commanders to meet tonight after fatal shooting incident
The border commanders of the Cambodian and Thai armies are scheduled to meet this evening, May 29 to ease tensions in the Mom 3 area of Choam Khsant district, Preah Vihear province, following the death of a Cambodian soldier during a brief exchange of fire ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-military-commanders-to-meet-tonight-after-fatal-shooting-incident
Ministry respond to soldier’s border clash death: ‘resolute defence at any cost’
Khmer troops have been deployed to the border zone in Preah Vihear province following a brief exchange of fire with Thai soldiers at Techo Morakot village – in Choam Ksan district’s Morakot commune – which resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-respond-to-soldier-s-border-clash-death-resolute-defence-at-any-cost-
Cambodian army confirms border clash with Thailand, situation eases after talks
Maj Gen Mao Phalla confirmed a brief exchange of gunfire between Cambodian and Thai troops near the disputed Preah Vihear-Ubon Ratchathani border, citing improved conditions following high-level negotiations, though the cause and outcome remain unclear. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-army-confirms-border-clash-with-thailand-situation-eases-after-talks
Cambodian border troops in brief firefight with Thai military
Cambodian and Thai troops reportedly exchanged gunfire for approximately 10 minutes at 5.45am this morning, May 28, in Preah Vihear province’s Choam Ksan district, which borders the Chon Bak area of Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province, according to Thai media. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-border-troops-in-brief-firefight-with-thai-military-
Five-a-side: No changes to troop deployments at Ta Moan Temple
The Ministry of National Defence has clarified that no troops have been withdrawn from the Ta Moan Temple, which both Thailand and Cambodia consider part of their respective heritage and territory. Each side will continue to station five soldiers at the site. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/five-a-side-no-changes-to-troop-deployments-at-ta-moan-temple
Manet, Paetongtarn pledge stronger anti-crime, military cooperation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have jointly announced an agreement to enhance cooperation between the two countries in combating online scams. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-paetongtarn-pledge-stronger-anti-crime-military-cooperation
Government to okay JTC for Cambodia talks
The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593065/government-to-okay-jtc-for-cambodia-talks/
Cambodia, Thailand strengthen bilateral ties in key sectors
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Thailand have committed to deepening their cooperation across various fields, emphasising practical results and a strategic partnership that prioritises the interests of their people. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522645/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-bilateral-ties-in-key-sectors/