Thailand continues to encroach on Cambodia’s territory violating POTUS @realDonaldTrump ceasefire. Cambodia strictly abides by the ceasefire, which results in loss of our territory. Our soldiers, our people, watch in pain while these Thai bullies take our land in plain sight.
In recent days, two key reports have been circulating: the first concerns Japan's provision of drones to Thailand, China's provision of drones to Cambodia, and South Korea’s sale of ammunition and aircraft to Thailand, allegedly as part of efforts to prepare for operations targeting Hun Sen and Hun Manet. The second report involves alleged plans by the Thai leadership to orchestrate an assassination against me and Prime Minister Hun Manet.
If these two issues are not addressed or clarified, they could evolve into major problems in the future. Therefore, I would like to offer the following explanations:
1. On drones and military equipment: Regardless of where Cambodia or Thailand acquires drones or military equipment, the matter should not be exaggerated or extended into a conflict that goes beyond bilateral issues between the two countries. Especially when these very countries are supporting efforts to end the conflict, advocating for a ceasefire, and promoting peace between Cambodia and Thailand.
2. On the alleged assassination plot: The notion that Thai leaders are planning to assassinate me and Prime Minister Hun Manet is extremely difficult to believe. Even if the Thai leadership dislikes or disapproves of me or Hun Manet, it is unthinkable that they would stoop to such an immoral level as to conspire to kill us.
Historically, powerful generals have often been targeted for assassination to gain a strategic edge in warfare. However, the today’s era is different. We now seek dialogue and mutual understanding to build peace.
Cambodia needs a strong Thai leader capable of engaging in peace negotiations. Likewise, Thailand needs a strong Cambodian leader, and currently, only Hun Sen and Hun Manet have the authority and capacity to engage in such talks. Among the two, Hun Manet is taking the lead in direct negotiations.
Given this context, there is no rationale whatsoever for Thai leadership to plan the assassination of Hun Sen or Hun Manet. In fact, if either of us were truly killed at the hands of Thai leadership, it would certainly trigger the rise of tens of thousands, even millions of “Hun Sens” and “Hun Manets” across Cambodian soil, turning Thailand into an eternal enemy that would be impossible to appease. As for myself, and as for Hun Manet—we are not feeble frogs easily crushed. This is an additional explanation to affirm that Thai leaders are not planning the assassination of Hun Sen and Hun Manet.
As for the claim that the Thai leadership's plan to assassinate Hun Sen and Hun Manet would involve the use of military aircraft, it is critical that the countries selling such aircraft to Thailand strictly enforce agreements on their proper use. In the past, Thailand has used aircraft purchased from the United States and Sweden to intrude deep into Cambodian territory. Cambodia does not object to Thailand’s acquisition of military aircraft. However, we strongly urge that these aircraft not be used to conduct airstrikes into Cambodian territory, nor into the territories of Laos, Malaysia, or Myanmar, which are Thailand’s neighboring countries.
Cambodia is a peace-loving nation. We, the Cambodian people, highly value the efforts of the international community, particularly His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, the current ASEAN Chair, His Excellency President Donald J. Trump, and China
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At 11 a.m. this morning, Thai armed forces, accompanied by heavy machinery such as excavators, entered An Ses area and other locations within Cambodian sovereign territory, and even laid barbed wire, despite strong objections from our forces. It is also worth noting that Cambodia recently arranged a visit by foreign military attachés to those locations on July 30, 2025, clearly demonstrating that these areas are part of Cambodian sovereign territory.
This act constitutes a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and poses a grave threat to peace and security along the border between the two countries, as well as to the wider region. Cambodia calls on the international community — particularly partner countries that have worked tirelessly to help achieve this hard-won ceasefire and wish to see it fully and effectively implemented — to demand that Thailand immediately stop its aggressive actions and strictly respect international law, especially Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Thailand is once again preparing to relaunch military aggression against Cambodia’s territorial sovereignty after 5 days of ceasefire implementation.
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Urgent!
Thailand is threatening to invade Cambodia again. His Excellency President Donald Trump, please intervene immediately to ensure that Thailand respects the ceasefire!
Aug 3, 2025
RESPECT CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT
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Urgent!
Thailand is threatening to invade Cambodia again. His Excellency President Donald Trump, please intervene immediately to ensure that Thailand respects the ceasefire!
Aug 3, 2025
Two Cambodian soldiers, among 20 detained by Thai forces since July 29, were returned through the O’Smach border crossing. Cambodia is actively urging Thailand to release the remaining detainees. AKP