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Cambodian

[Kingzz @Skystoneeee]

#Timeiskiller

[Reuters @Reuters]

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told Reuters Thai forces have not withdrawn from Cambodian territory after fighting last year and a US-brokered peace accord https://t.co/jlAar5IAcK

[Casey Barnett @caseydbarnett]

In 1941, Thailand invaded Cambodia and later declared war on the United States and the United Kingdom.¹

In 2025, Thai accusations that Cambodian soldiers fired across the border are again being used to justify an ongoing Thai invasion of Cambodia. Similar claims formed the basis of Thailand’s 1941 invasion of Cambodia. Then, as now, Thailand’s military action was intended to annex Cambodian territory.

Despite full knowledge of Japan’s genocidal conduct in China, including the 1937 Nanjing Massacre in which approximately 200,000 civilians and prisoners of war were killed, Thailand entered into a treaty with Japan on June 12, 1940.² This agreement laid the groundwork for Japan’s subsequent occupation of French Indochina and British Malaya.

After ratifying the treaty, Thailand invaded Cambodia and Laos in January 1941, claiming that French colonial forces in Cambodia had fired across the border into the Thai town of Aranyaprathet. In reality, Thailand had been preparing for invasion for months.³ Within weeks, Thailand forcibly annexed northern Cambodian provinces and western Lao territories.⁴

In December 1941, Thailand and Japan concluded a further agreement providing for mutual military support, with Japan explicitly backing Thailand’s territorial claims covering annexed areas of Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, and Burma.⁵ This agreement secured Thailand’s role as a logistics hub and staging ground for Japan’s conquest of British Malaya and Burma between 1941 and 1942.⁶
In July 1943, Japan rewarded Thailand for its cooperation by transferring to it six provinces of British Malaya and Burma.⁷

During this period, Thailand facilitated and materially benefited from Japan’s use of forced labor to construct the Burma Railway, linking Bangkok to Yangon.⁸ Among the enslaved laborers were 30,131 British and 686 American prisoners of war. Of these, 6,904 British and 131 Americans died as a result of brutal working conditions.⁹

Following the Allied victory in World War II, Thailand was compelled to relinquish all territories it had annexed in Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, and Burma. Britain initially sought punitive measures, including extended occupation of Thailand and potential control over the Thai Isthmus.¹⁰ The United States, however, opposed harsh postwar treatment, arguing that severe demands would destabilize Thailand and the wider region.¹¹

As a result, Thailand faced limited accountability for its wartime territorial aggression.

Now, in 2025, with little apparent collective memory of the consequences of its earlier irredentist ambitions, Thailand is once again invading Cambodia.

References
1Thai declaration of war:

https://t.co/SYdY3KWeeA

2Text of the 1940 Japan–Thailand treaty:
https://t.co/dLjnVCakvR
3Background to the Franco-Thai conflict:

https://t.co/VrnXDtJg1l

4Franco-Thai War overview:
https://t.co/XYE5UfMtht
5Text of the 1941 Japan–Thailand agreement:
https://t.co/ozpNCZXVbx
6Japanese conquest of British Malaya:

https://t.co/LQJz8zsKI1

71943 Japanese award of Malayan and Burmese provinces:

https://t.co/eOWdJe3auS

8Burma Railway construction:
https://t.co/63L1cStfBw
9POW deaths on the Burma Railway:

https://t.co/viMqN31tQI

10British postwar plans for Thailand:

https://t.co/Yim2AGPiZa

11U.S. policy on postwar stabilization of Thailand:

https://t.co/HFBCTQuP0B

[PM~officer 🇸🇬🇰🇭❤️ @VikkiAnn168]

What the hell. Why a small country that try so hard to rebuild peace and attack a bigger size in term of population and miliarty force? Use logic and background. Why we need to fight while the law and international recognize it is Cambodia territories and treasure? Huh , serious?

[Chaktomuk Insight @chaktomukINS]

ខ្ញុំបានដាក់សម្ដីអ្នកទាំងអស់គ្នានៅចុងវីដេអូ!

I wonder what his issue is. He spent over 1 minute acknowledging that major international media like CNN reported that Thailand actually attacked Cambodia, but he framed it as protecting sovereignty. But throughout the whole video, he tried to make us believe that those headlines are fake news? Like… what? What exactly is his conclusion? I also have brought some words that many Cambodians want to say to you after watching your video.

#JusticeForCambodia #CambodiaNeedPeace #Cambodia #Thailand #TruthFromThaitand is a lie

[Kon Neak @KonNeakh]

Cambodia Under Attack: Our People Deserve Peace, Not War
On December 8, 2025, Thailand violated the ceasefire and launched a coordinated military assault on multiple Cambodian border areas.
They didn’t just attack military zones — they bombed villages, sprayed toxic gas, shelled historic temples, and struck a school, forcing children to flee in fear.
- 4 civilians were killed.
- 9 more were injured, including women and children.
- Thousands were displaced from their homes.
- Schools were shut down.
- Civilians now hide underground to survive.
These actions are a direct violation of international humanitarian law, the AOT agreement, and the basic principles of human dignity and peace.
Cambodia did not start this war, but we will not let our people die in silence. We are calling on the international community, the United Nations, and peacekeeping allies to intervene.
What we face today is not a “border dispute”, it is invasion, suffering, and war crimes.
We demand truth. We demand justice. We demand peace with dignity.
Let the world see what is being done to Cambodia.
#ThailandAttackedFirst
#ThailandBrokeTheCeasefire

[Sopheap Ly @SlyKH811]

🇰🇭❤️‍🩹We condemn the Thai Military for the Destruction of Ta Krabey Temple, a sacred cultural site of Cambodia. This reprehensible act reflects profound immorality & blatant disregard for culture, civilization, & the sacred heritage that forms part of the shared legacy of humanity.

[Soo Pheaa @5o_tenpheaa]

Thailand claimed that Ta Krabey Temple is theirs but Who's in the world destroy their own territory?? Ta Krabey Temple, a sacred cultural site of Cambodia got a major damage because of Thai military using bomb and heavy weapons attack.
#CambodianVoiceMatters
#JusticeForCambodia

[OB Vlogs @OBvlogs]

Fakeland🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭 are blood suckers

It is essential to recognize that the ongoing border disputes are not merely about territorial issues; they are deeply rooted in economic motivations. The actions of certain parties appear to stem from a desire to hinder Cambodia's development, as they perceive it as a threat to their economic interests.

This ongoing conflict is fueled by envy towards Cambodia's progress and success. Despite multiple peace agreements, the continued detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers raises questions about the genuine desire for peace.

Furthermore, the portrayal of leadership within the neighboring country may not accurately reflect the realities on the ground. The actions and statements of their Prime Minister, as well as the monarchy, seem to serve more as performances rather than authentic governance.

In the pursuit of lasting peace and cooperation, it is crucial to address these underlying issues with honesty and integrity.

#Cambodia #BorderIssues #Peace #EconomicInterests

[WAR @warsurv]

🚨🇹🇭🇰🇭 BREAKING:

Thailand launches strikes on Cambodia💥!

[Sovan Ratana @SovanRatana_]

Touching my heart.😣💔🇰🇭
#ThailandStartedTheWar
#JusticeForCambodia

[Jacob in Cambodia 🇺🇸 🇰🇭 @jacobincambodia]

Thai forces reportedly fired toxic gas (ផ្សែងពុល, poisonous smoke) this afternoon into O Bei Chon commune in Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey, an area where Cambodian civilians live. The Ministry of National Defense says the incident happened at about 2:22 p.m. and describes it as an indiscriminate attack that violates international humanitarian law.

My question is - “Toxic gas” is a broad term, so what actually qualifies as toxic gas in this context? It is a significant claim and clearer information would help understand what was used.

[Cambodia Trending 🇰🇭 @CambodiaTrend]

This is the summarized timeline of the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border concerning the attack initiated by Thai armed forces on the Cambodian forces Military Region 4 on December 8, 2025.

#CambodianVoiceMatters #JusticeForCambodia

[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.”

[WAR @warsurv]

🚨🇹🇭🇰🇭

On the morning of December 7-8, 2025, Thai troops opened fire on Cambodian forces. Cambodia responded in self-defense as Thailand launched the first strike.

[Archive - Imjin/Asia Intel @Asia_Intel]

A column of Thai Strykers coming from the north of Boeung Trakoun village is heading towards the center of the village.

A Thai soldier appears to be firing in the direction of a house.
According to the desc, he was firing towards "Cambodian positions hidden in civ houses"

[Ek Chhuon @ekchhuon]

CULTURAL WAR CRIME!

(SOUND ON): Footage shows #Thai soldiers CHEERING & CELEBRATING as they shelled and destroyed a tower crane used to repair Cambodia's Preah Vihear Temple, a sacred @UNESCO World Heritage Site, causing further damage to the temple complex.

[Sovan Ratana @SovanRatana_]

🚨🇰🇭The situation of casinos on the Cambodian border, which Thailand destroyed with F-16 missiles and machine guns😢

[Kon Neak @KonNeakh]

Cambodia's Ta Krabey Temple damaged by Thai shelling. Thailand had claimed that this temple is their heritage but now they destroyed it.​ Thailand committed war crime of attacking protected objects.

[Sopheap Ly @SlyKH811]

They’re firing into villages deep inside Cambodian territory, and that’s what they call “protecting sovereignty”? Disgusting!
The world cannot stay silent—international intervention is urgently needed to stop this aggression.
@realDonaldTrump @anwaribrahim @UN @EmmanuelMacron