The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia must not be allowed to spiral further. That’s why the ceasefire needs to be immediately restored. I will continue to engage to help get out of the escalation cycle. The EU can offer satellite imagery for ceasefire monitoring. This is the message I conveyed to Foreign Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia when I spoke to them this morning.

Cambodia Confirms Border Shooting in Choam Ksan District PHNOM PENH — Cambodia has confirmed a brief shooting along the border in Preah Vihear province, saying Thai soldiers launched an assault on December 7, according to Defence Ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata. In a statement issued the same day, Socheata said the incident began at 2:15 p.m. in Prolean Thmar in Choam Ksan district when Thai troops fired shotguns, B-40 machine guns and 60mm mortars. Cambodian forces did not return fire and immediately contacted the Thai side, which led to the incident ending at 2:32 p.m., she said. “During the incident, Cambodian forces refrained from retaliating and continued to cautiously monitor the situation,” the statement read. The ministry said it has notified the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) and requested an investigation “with transparency, fairness and correctness” to determine the cause of the incident. Thai media outlet Khaosod reported that two Thai soldiers were injured in the gunfight, citing Thai military sources. Socheata reiterated Cambodia’s “unwavering commitment” to the ceasefire agreement and the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, saying the country remains fully aligned with peaceful dispute-resolution mechanisms to maintain long-term stability along the border. The shooting occurred as Prime Minister Hun Manet was hosting General Tan Sri Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, Chief of Defence Forces of the Malaysian Armed Forces. During the meeting, Nizam bin Hj Jaffar reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord and the ceasefire agreement, stressing Malaysia’s neutral position. The visiting general also met with Cambodia’s Defence Chief Tea Seiha.

🇹🇭🐘 Onze éléphants peints en rose ont défilé à Bangkok en hommage à la reine mère Sirikit, décédée en octobre et honorée par un an de deuil officiel en Thaïlande. Ils ont été peints pour rappeler les éléphants albinos, symboles de bon augure ⤵️

Citing safety concerns, Cambodia withdraws from eight sports at Thai SEA Games, including football Cambodia, through the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), has officially notified Dato Seri Chaiyapak Siriwat, chief executive officer of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF), that the Kingdom has altered its entry plans for the 33rd SEA Games 2025, to be held in Thailand from December 9-20. Video: youtu.be/a7xT_X6ersY Follow us: thephnompenhpost.github.io/P…

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the military has full authority to respond to any Cambodian aggression without waiting for orders from the government. He confirmed that he has communicated the government’s position to the Minister of Defence and Deputy Minister of Defence, and also spoke briefly with the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army. There is a shared understanding on military operations, and any details of a response will be explained by the armed forces. Anutin said territorial protection, sovereignty, and national security are fully under the military’s authority. He confirmed that border crossings will remain closed until the threat from Cambodia subsides. On diplomatic matters, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will lead discussions and make decisions as needed, whether relations are good or tense. Regarding calls to cancel the 2000 and 2001 MOUs on land demarcation and shared resources in the Gulf of Thailand with Cambodia, the issue has been referred to a parliamentary committee. The government also plans to propose a referendum to avoid conflicting opinions. #Thailand #Cambodia #ไทยกัมพูชา #ชายแดนไทยกัมพูชา

[Op-Ed] Cambodia is one of the oldest nations to inherit Buddhist philosophy and culture, in this case since the 5th and 6th centuries, during the Funan and Chenla eras. In the 13th century (1181-1219), King Jayavarman VII (1181-129) constituted Buddhism as the primary state religion during the Angkor era. Full story: phnompenhpost.com/opinion/wh…

*I might want to share this again! Thailand is a dispatch point for scam criminals and must receive benefits from these operations. Money flows from these operations back to Thailand by and large.

Cambodia Requests Malaysia’s Immediate Intervention to De-escalate Border Tension akp.gov.kh/post/detail/34841…

It is with great sadness that the International Court of Justice announces the passing of HE Mr Shigeru Oda on 4 September 2025 in Japan. Judge Oda was a Member of the Court from 1976 to 2003, and Vice-President from 1991 to 1994.

Cambodia, the Philippines Pledge to Strengthen and Deepen Bilateral Cooperation akp.gov.kh/post/detail/34756…

PM Hun Manet Clarifies Four Key Issues on Cambodia–Thailand Border Tension akp.gov.kh/post/detail/34765…

Updates on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand Border 7-8 September 2025

🇻🇳 Happy National Day, Viet Nam! On 2 Sept 1945, Viet Nam declared independence, paving the way for a dynamic nation of 100M people. Today, Viet Nam is a key ASEAN member and a valued EU partner. #VietNam #IndependenceDay #EUinASEAN

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Un expert de l’ONU a ouvert une enquête sur des allégations de Rohingyas jetés à la mer par la marine indienne @UN_SPExperts I @UN_HRC news.un.org/fr/story/2025/05…

Très heureuse de signer une double page dans @lemondefr, pour une enquête menée entre le Kazakhstan et le Kirghizistan, sur les traces des rescapés des camps de rééducation chinois lemonde.fr/international/art…

Fifty years ago, the Khmer Rouge entered Phnom Penh and Cambodia entered one of the darkest periods in its history. A commemoration ceremony was held at the French Embassy; in the presence of witnesses who had lived through this period, representatives of civil society (1/3)

🇭🇹🇫🇷 Plus de 200 ans après son versement, la rançon versée par #Haiti à la #France en échange de son #independance continue de faire débat à Port-au-Prince. ►A l’époque, la France a exigé l’équivalent de centaines de millions d’euros à la première République noire indépendante au monde. ►Aujourd’hui, de plus en plus de voix s’élèvent en Haïti pour réclamer réparation et restitution de cette somme. 🎧Reportage @LuxamaPeterson9 #RFImatin 👇