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[Fresh News @freshnewsasia]

Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts solemnly condemns the destructive attacks carried out by the Thai military against Ta Krabey Temple, a sacred cultural site of Cambodia. This reprehensible act reflects profound immorality and demonstrates a blatant disregard for culture, civilization, and the sacred heritage that forms part of the shared legacy of humanity, especially the priceless cultural patrimony built and preserved by Khmer ancestors.

“The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts calls upon all national and international bodies, particularly UNESCO, the ASEAN community, relevant institutions, organizations, associations, and all individuals dedicated to the protection of humanity’s heritage, to unequivocally condemn these actions and to urge the Thai military to immediately cease all acts of destruction. National and international intervention is urgently required, as the Thai military has continued indiscriminate attacks on multiple locations, including both civilian areas and heritage sites. Notably, on 8 December 2025, the Temple of Preah Vihear also sustained damage, resulting in the total destruction of conservation facilities under the Cambodia–India joint conservation project, along with other temple structures,” according to the statement seen by Fresh News on Tuesday (Dec. 9).

“The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts will employ all available mechanisms, both national and international, to ensure that Thailand is held accountable under applicable international law for these immoral acts and to ensure that these destructive actions are duly recorded in the historical record of humanity.”

[Panha Touch @Robert_woler]

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[ReanThort @pheak]

In times of tension, Cambodia still chooses peace—but we will not abandon our right to self-defence and dignity.

#TruthFromThailand #Cambodia

[Chris Dyna @ChrisDyna_]

The Truth Behind Thailand-Cambodia Clash #cambodia #khmer #chrisdyna #Thailand

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

A large number of children were seen fleeing from schools along the Thailand–Cambodia border after renewed tensions between the two countries.

[Cambodia Ministry of Information - ក្រសួងព័ត៌មាន @MinistryofInfo1]

ប្រជាពលរដ្ឋនៅខេត្តព្រះវិហារ ភៀសខ្លួ���ពីការបើកការបាញ់ប្រហារ របស់យោធាថៃមកលើកម្ពុជា
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[The Phnom Penh Post @phnompenhpost]

From around 5am this morning, December 8, Thai armed forces opened fire on Cambodian military positions in the An Seh area of Preah Vihear province. Later, Thai armoured vehicles fired at the Ta Moan Templle, according to Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence.

Full story: https://t.co/wpNWBPKLL5

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🚨🇹🇭🇰🇭 BREAKING: THAILAND JUST LITERALLY CROSSED THE LINE - BORDER CLASHES TURN INTO A LAND GRAB

After 2 days of firefights along the Thai–Cambodian frontier, Thailand pushed troops across the border and seized the disputed Pairachan (Prey Chan) village in Banteay Meanchey - the most serious military escalation between the two since the Preah Vihear clashes a decade ago.

Bangkok’s line: “Self-defense.”

Thai officials say Cambodian forces fired first, forcing a “limited tactical response.”

Phnom Penh’s line: “Invasion.”

Cambodia calls the move a naked land grab, warning that Thai troops entering a village - not just exchanging fire - crosses every red line agreed upon since the 1990s peace accords.

And because this is a border that’s always been a geopolitical fault line, not just a cartographic mistake, here’s what actually matters:Why this is explosive

Pairachan sits inside one of the murkiest patches of the Thai–Cambodian demarcation, a place where colonial-era maps, local loyalties, and military patrol routes have never aligned.

Any occupation - even “temporary” - becomes precedent. Precedent becomes politics.

Both militaries have nationalist factions that want a tougher posture.

ASEAN’s conflict-management tools are basically a group chat with no admin.

Leaders in both capitals know nationalist crises are accelerants - or escape hatches.

Watch who stands to gain from stoking this.

Unless one side suffers a sudden battlefield embarrassment, this doesn’t spiral into open war.

But it will turn into a multi-week standoff, with soldiers dug in, flags planted, and both governments daring the other to blink first.

And Pairachan - a village most people couldn’t find on a map yesterday - is now the most dangerous square kilometer in Southeast Asia.

Source: @clashreport

[Dara Mech @MechDara1]

kids at school are running for their lives at the border...the nonsense fighting bring kids to horrible nightmare 🙏

[CNN @CNN]

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump's peace agreement hangs in balance
https://t.co/V2NcwKHVPh

[ReanThort @pheak]

What does peace mean to Thailand's leaders?
#TruthFromThailand #Cambodia

[The Phnom Penh Post @phnompenhpost]

At approximately 2.15pm today, December 7, the Thai military opened fire on Cambodian forces at Prolean Thma, in Choam Ksant District, Preah Vihear Province.

Full story: https://t.co/ptA5nj2wko

[Dara Mech @MechDara1]

will see how thailand brush off this?

[JUST FORMULACAR @justformulacar]

Norris ⚔️ Verstappen ⚔️ Piastri
Championship battle 🏆

[Cambodianess @TTNEnglish]

Cambodia Reaffirms Soldier Release as Top Priority After 127 Days in Thai Captivity

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry says securing the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers remains the government’s top priority, stressing that it has been working tirelessly through diplomatic channels to secure their freedom.

“It has been 127 days since the 18 soldiers were unlawfully taken captive on 29 July 2025,” a ministry spokesperson said. “Likewise, it has been 127 days that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has worked tirelessly to campaign for their release through every possible diplomatic avenue.”

The spokesperson said the campaign includes direct engagement with Thailand, consultations with regional and international leaders, and coordination with relevant international organizations.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson added that the government has been working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to ensure the detained soldiers are treated in accordance with International Humanitarian Law and that their families receive regular updates on their well-being.

“The ICRC has also expressed its readiness to support any future steps for the soldiers’ repatriation,” the spokesperson said.

In the same statement, the ministry thanked all countries and partners who continue to stand with Cambodia in calling for the soldiers’ prompt and unconditional release, as reflected in the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration of 26 October 2025.
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[This photo has been shared on social media, showing some of the Cambodian soldiers captured by the Thai military on July 29. Photo: Facebook]

[Manith J. @manith_j]

Same scenario again and again #thailandlie #thailandstartedthewar #JusticeForCambodia

[chagonebad @chagonebad]

First they kill our soldier,
then they killed our civilian.

#TruthFromThailand

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