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Malaysia proposes that its ownobservers be allowed to enter border conflict zone

General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, chief of the Malaysian Defense Forces, said he has proposed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim contact the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia for permission to allow Malaysian teams to enter the conflict zones in both countries, ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malaysia-proposes-that-its-ownobservers-be-allowed-to-enter-border-conflict-zone

Governor dispels dangerous myth: Odour at Preah Vihear camp ‘not from chemical weapons’

The smell reported at the Wat Po 5000 refugee sanctuary in Preah Vihear province’s Kulen district on Wednesday, August 13, was not from poison dropped by drones, but from burning trash and freshly sprayed herbicide, confirmed Kulen district governor Pen Cheung. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/governor-dispels-dangerous-myth-odour-at-preah-vihear-camp-not-from-chemical-weapons-

Border conflict's deep scars: A child's trauma, economic losses and shifting geopolitics

The recent Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has left deep scars: traumatising civilians, disrupting economies and eroding trust. Cambodian reactions are rooted in survival and historical pride, not just nationalism. ...

Prak Chan Thul & Iea Sonita
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-conflicts-deep-scars-a-childs-trauma-economic-losses-and-shifting-geopolitics

Tensions flare as Thai troops lay barbed wire, seize homes in Banteay Meanchey

A recent move by Thai paramilitary forces to set up barbed wire and occupy the area around civilian homes in Banteay Meanchey province has been condemned by Cambodia as a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the action, stating that ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-tensions-flare-as-thai-troops-lay-barbed-wire-seize-homes-in-banteay-meanchey

Displaced people likely to suffer from mental health conditions due to border conflict

While older villagers living along the border of Cambodia and Thailand can unmistakably identify the loud popping sounds of gunshots, having experienced life under Khmer Rouge, the same sounds caused fear and anxiety for thousands following the recent Cambodia-Thailand conflict. ...

Moun Liza
https://cambojanews.com/displaced-people-likely-to-suffer-from-mental-health-conditions-due-to-border-conflict/

Observer teams monitoring ceasefire on border

Members of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) departed Phnom Penh this morning for a tour of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, where they will assess the implementation of the current ceasefire agreement. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observer-teams-monitoring-ceasefire-on-border

Fresh claims that Thai soldiers destroyed homes, installed barricades, in Banteay Meanchey

Cambodia has once again demanded that Thailand immediately halt all actions which violate the ceasefire, such as the laying of new barbed wire at the border, which infringes on Cambodia’s sovereignty. The latest Thai provocations reportedly occurred in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fresh-claims-that-thai-soldiers-destroyed-homes-installed-barricades-in-banteay-meanchey

Cambodians in Japan united for soldiers, evacuees, urged Thailand to honour ceasefire

The Cambodian ambassador to Japan has shared how Cambodians living in Japan rallied in a show of unity to support frontline soldiers and displaced civilians on August 3. They also called for Thailand to respect the July 28 ceasefire. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodians-in-japan-united-for-soldiers-evacuees-urged-thailand-to-honour-ceasefire

Labour ministry: almost 10% of returning migrant workers employed within ten days

A Labour Forum campaign saw more than 110,000 job opportunities advertised to the public and Cambodian workers returning from Thailand, resulting in over 60,000 people securing employment within just 10 days. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-almost-10-of-returning-migrant-workers-employed-within-ten-days

Defence ministry warn of Thai general’s ‘invasion’ claims

Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has drawn the attention of the public — and the international community — to comments made by Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Yesterday, August 10, he shared his intention to occupy Cambodian territory by force. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-warn-of-thai-general-s-invasion-claims-

CMAC warns of deadly cluster munition threat to border residents

The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) issued an August 12 warning to the residents of northern border areas, noting that its operators have discovered multiple unexploded cluster munitions left behind from recent clashes with Thai forces. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-warns-of-deadly-cluster-munition-threat-to-border-residents

Ceasefire brings hope for return; military attachés call for 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 fled the Thai-Cambodian border clashes in late July ...

Hong Raksmey and Vong Oun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ceasefire-brings-hope-for-return-military-attach-s-call-for-lasting-peace

CMAC Director General urges Thailand to strictly implement border agreement to prevent further incidents

Heng Ratana, Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), has called on the Thai side to fully and strictly implement the agreed points from the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) held on Aug. 7, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...

Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735433/cmac-director-general-urges-thailand-to-strictly-implement-border-agreement-to-prevent-further-incidents/

18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thai military confirmed safe and healthy

Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defense, confirmed that all 18 Cambodian soldiers currently detained by Thai military are safe and in good health, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which recently visited them. ...

Tep Sony
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735348/video-18-cambodian-soldiers-detained-by-thai-military-confirmed-safe-and-healthy/

Cambodia Condemns Thai General's Temple Attack Threats

Cambodia has condemned a Thai general for a “premeditated” and “provocative” plan to attack Ta Krobei Temple and close Tamoan Thom Temple, amid continued reported calm at the border. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-condemns-thai-generals-temple-attack-threats

Information ministry laud facilitation of international coverage of conflict

A ministry of Information spokesperson has shared that more than 100 domestic and international journalists reported on the recent armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-laud-facilitation-of-international-coverage-of-conflict

War crimes, legal breaches under probe as border holds uneasy calm

After five-days of border clashes last month that left at least 40 dead, mostly civilians according to official figures, Cambodia and Thailand are still trading accusations of first aggression and violations of international law, as investigators work to verify the claims. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/war-crimes-legal-breaches-under-probe-as-border-holds-uneasy-calm/

Eyes on the prize: ASEAN observers begin monitoring ceasefire

An Interim Observer Team (IOT), composed of representatives from seven ASEAN member states, officially started its mission of monitoring the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on August 8, in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eyes-on-the-prize-asean-observers-begin-monitoring-ceasefire

UN representative calls for lasting peace during visit to displacement camp

Sardar Umar Alam, acting UN resident coordinator and UNESCO representative in Cambodia, has urged Cambodia and Thailand to build on the recent ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace. His calls followed a two-day field visit to temporary shelters housing displaced families in Oddar Meanchey ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/un-representative-calls-for-lasting-peace-during-visit-to-displacement-camp

Labour ministry warns against exploitation of returning migrant workers

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a stern warning that it will take strict legal action against anyone involved in schemes to take money from returning migrant workers in exchange for securing them employment. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-warns-against-exploitation-of-returning-migrant-workers

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