AOT inspect infrastructure damage caused by Thai strikes
The ASEAN Observation Team (AOT) visited the Area Chor 1 checkpoint in Ekareach village, Thma Da commune, and at the Mer Teum Bridge, in Veal Veang district, Pursat province, this afternoon, January 15, according to Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence.
“Cambodia reaffirms its firm, sincere and honest commitment to fully and consistently respect and implement the Joint Declaration of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, the Joint Statement on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025,” she said.
“Cambodia also adheres to other related agreements, in order to rapidly improve and return to normalcy, peace, stability and security for the people living along the borders of both countries,” she added.
This video shows foreign soldiers inside Cambodian territory, openly stealing chickens, pigs, fish, and harvested fruits, while laughing and filming.
These are not abandoned goods — they are the food and livelihood of Cambodian villagers.
Looting civilian property during a military incursion is a serious violation of international law and basic human dignity.
This is not defense. This is plunder.
Cambodia has denied Thai media reports that Thai troops seized a stockpile of Cambodian weapons from a strategically sited casino on the border.
Thai media reported on Jan 5 that Thai Marine engineers found the weapons and ammunition during an operation at what they called the “Thmor Da Casino complex.”
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The Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia calls upon the Cambodian people to strengthen their support in principle, spirit, and stance for the Royal Government, particularly regarding the 4 demands addressed to Thailand...
Only Damage Remains After Thai Strikes in Border Province
BANTEAY MEANCHEY— Numerous civilian properties and infrastructure in Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages, along with the Boeung Trakuon area, were destroyed by Thai strikes after fighting resumed on Dec. 7.
When reporters visited Thmar Puok and O’Chrov districts on Jan. 3–4, the regions were disturbingly silent, with only the sounds of animals, a few vehicles, and homemade tractors outside the Thai-installed containers and barbed wire.
Although a new ceasefire agreement has been reached, many families cannot return home due to Thai barriers, ongoing security concerns, and unexploded ordnance in red zones.
[Op-Ep] At a time when border tensions easily invite escalation, Cambodia has chosen a more difficult but principled path: restraint, dialogue and respect for international law. The recent press release by the State Secretariat of Border Affairs is not merely a diplomatic update – it is a reaffirmation of the country’s long-standing goodwill to resolve border issues with Thailand through peaceful, legal and bilateral mechanisms.
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They are a group of illegal soldiers from the Thai royal palace under the orders of King Rama X. This group collects and steals the property of Cambodian refugees every day.
[Op-Ed] The joint ceasefire statement agreed by Cambodia and Thailand on 27 December 2025 is unambiguous. Both sides committed to maintaining current troop deployments without further movement. There shall be no patrols towards the other side’s positions. All arrangements under the statement are explicitly without prejudice to border demarcation and the international boundary between the two countries.
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