Walking back from picking up my new passport, I stumbled on what artists are calling "Art for Peace." 72 artists came together and painted a 35-metre mural in front of Wat Botum, depicting the border conflict in full. The emotions, the toll on livelihoods, the tension of fighting.
You've got to hand it to the Khmer people. They've always been incredibly expressive and creative, and this exhibit is a perfect example.
Kevin even made it onto the mural, with a special spot right near the containers with the Cambodian flag on his back. For those who don't know, he's a British citizen who's become well-known among Cambodians for speaking out about the conflict in a pretty bold way. Recently he grabbed a lot of attention after going up to Thmor Da and spray painting the word “ចោរ” (thief) on containers that Thai forces have placed inside Cambodian territory. Interestingly, "ចោរ" didn't seem to make the mural.
✍️🇰🇭 It is true that Thailand invaded deep into Cambodian soil. Cambodia stands on the spirit of peace and does not want war, so the world must condemn Thailand based on justice for the sake of general peace.
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Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet says Thailand is still occupying Cambodian territory despite a Trump-brokered ceasefire, calling the situation “fragile” and a “violation of our sovereignty.”
In an interview in Washington, Hun Manet said:
We still have Thai forces occupying deep into Cambodian territory in many areas.
This is not an accusation but it’s a statement of the facts on the ground.
NOTE: Thailand denies occupying territory, saying it is maintaining agreed troop positions.
Source: Reuters
The Board of Peace kicked off its inaugural meeting the way you’d expect. World leaders awkwardly standing around listening to his bizarre playlist, waiting for the man himself.
The Phnom Penh Post
Manet raises Thai occupation during US visit; Thais reportedly monitoring comments
Prime Minister Hun Manet is using his trip to the US to raise concerns about Thai violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty.
Hun Manet tells Reuters Thai forces are occupying “deep into Cambodian territory” despite last year’s Trump-brokered ceasefire. Also addressed Cambodia’s scam crackdown. “Yes, they exist. They have been existing. Does that mean that we allow them, we endorse them or we not do anything? No.” First international media interview as PM, per Reuters.
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【Hun Manet’s First International Interview: Border, Ream, and the Board of Peace】
Cambodian PM Hun Manet sat down with Reuters from Washington ahead of tomorrow’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting. It’s his first interview with international media.
He called the border ceasefire “fragile,” said Thai forces remain deep inside Cambodian territory, and urged Thailand to restart JBC demarcation work now that their February 8 election is over.
“This is not an accusation, but it’s a statement of the facts on the ground.”
He also addressed Ream naval base, rejecting the idea that Cambodia has anything to hide, and pushed back on the framing of choosing between the U.S. and China.
“Each relationship with any country is not mutually exclusive. We are sovereign countries.“
Number 8 Park (Meun Chey Commercial City) is a scam compound in Prey Veng Province near Cambodia's border with Vietnam. CyberScam Monitor and Elliptic have both profiled the site, documenting its rapid construction, links to Prince Group and Huione Group, and reports of trafficking and forced labor inside.
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Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, 🛌 easy to get into, but hard to get out of, so 🇹🇭🇹🇭💩 🇹🇭 can’t stop stealing from Cambodia 🇰🇭, even copying and bullying. If you believe me, type Yes. 👍
The Thai military illegally entered and occupied Cambodian territory after the ceasefire, destroyed the houses of Cambodian citizens, and stole valuable items from the citizens' houses. #Breaking
Feb 12, 2026
Thailand Invaded Cambodia