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#Issues #Thailand #Asia #Cambodia ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 4:32 am Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since 2023 when fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch a multi front wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen, this occurred as Russia that has parts of its territory in Asia had in 2022 launched a full-scale war against its neighbouring European country, Ukraine which the multiple wars have led to millions of deaths, with many in the world expecting an end soon, but, while many in the world hoped for permanent end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the South East Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of 14th Infantry Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at Huai Bon, Chong An Ma, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, within the Thai-Cambodia border area causing severe injury to one Thailand soldier while four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai to recall the country’s ambassador from Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia’s ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontations starting next day morning, which, Cambodian News Agency on Saturday reported that tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly have been forced to flee the military aggression along the border areas, including Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat, and the Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop Phu Makhuea, following Thai military operations to assault and seize the Phu Makhuea area, where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday, while the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra who is currently on suspension blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying, the conflict stems from the Thai government’s efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia, notwithstanding, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that, after the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating Chairman of ASEAN, Anwar Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a ceasefire slated to sart on Friday by 12:00am, but, an hour after Malaysia Prime Minister told him that Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand rescinded its decision and continued military actions against Cambodia, and the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata in an operational updates on Saturday, said that Thailand has continued to expand its military; including its infantry Forces, heavy weaponry into Cambodia territory. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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Asia is apparently becoming a continent
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of war as hope of achieving peace in the
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continent appeared slim since 2023 when
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fresh wars broke out in the Middle East
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Asia after Hamas attacked Israel forcing
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Israel to launch a multifront wars in
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Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Yemen.
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This occurred as Russia that has parts
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of its territory in Asia had in 2022
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launched a fullscale war against its
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neighboring European country Ukraine
1:00
which the multiple wars have led to
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millions of deaths with many in the
1:04
world expecting an end soon. But while
1:06
many in the world hoped for permanent
1:08
end to the deadly wars, another fresh
1:11
war broke out during the week on
1:12
Thursday in the Southeast Asia between
1:15
Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers
1:17
from Royal Thai Army of 14th Infantry
1:20
Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a
1:23
landmine at Huibon Chongmuan
1:26
district, Yuban Rajaththani province
1:29
within the Thai Cambodia border area
1:31
causing severe injury to one Thailand
1:33
soldier while four other soldiers ES
1:36
sustained some level of injuries making
1:38
the acting prime minister of Thailand
1:41
Fam Wayori to recall the country's
1:43
ambassador from Panom Pen and expelled
1:46
Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand
1:48
leading to heavy military confrontation
1:50
starting next day morning which
1:53
Cambodian news agency on Saturday
1:55
reported that tens of thousands of
1:57
innocent Cambodians including children,
2:00
pregnant women and the elderly have been
2:02
forced to flee the military aggression
2:04
along the border areas including
2:06
Priyavehir, Odaminci, and Perset. And
2:10
the Royal Thai Army also on Saturday
2:12
released a video of its men hoisting the
2:14
Thai flag at a location and stated that
2:17
the Thai national flag was raised at top
2:19
Fu Makqua following Thai military
2:22
operations to assault and seize the Fu
2:24
Makua area where it said the Cambodian
2:27
forces had been heavily positioned.
2:29
adding that the area was successfully
2:31
captured during the evening of war on
2:33
Friday. While the prime minister of
2:35
Thailand, Pyong Tan Shinuat, who is
2:38
currently on suspension, blamed the
2:40
cause of the war on alleged powerful
2:42
criminals in Cambodia, saying the
2:45
conflict stems from the Thai
2:46
government's efforts to crack down on
2:48
call center crimes, dismantling a
2:51
network of immense financial interests
2:53
linked to influential groups in
2:55
Cambodia. Notwithstanding the prime
2:58
minister of Cambodia Sanddemova Thad Han
3:02
Manet in a statement called on
3:04
Cambodians not to attack businesses and
3:06
citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia
3:09
adding that after the prime minister of
3:11
Malaysia and the rotating chairman of
3:13
AAN Ibrahim intervened in the matter on
3:16
Thursday. Both countries agreed to a
3:19
ceasefire slated to start on Friday by
3:21
12:00 a.m. But an hour after Malaysia
3:25
prime minister told him that Thailand
3:27
has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand
3:29
rescended its decision and continued
3:31
military actions against Cambodia and
3:34
the Cambodia Ministry of National
3:36
Defense spokesperson Lieutenant General
3:38
Mey Sakita in an operational updates on
3:41
Saturday said that Thailand has
3:43
continued to expand its military
3:46
including its infantry forces heavy
3:48
weaponry into Cambodia territory.
3:51
According to the Thailand military known
3:53
as Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Army
3:56
condemns the Cambodian side for the
3:58
incident involving the coveret placement
4:00
of landmines in the border area of Chong
4:02
and Ma Nam Yuan district, Yuben
4:05
Ratchathani Province, resulted in severe
4:07
injuries to military personnel. On the
4:10
23rd of July 2025, at approximately 1655
4:15
hours, an incident occurred involving
4:17
Royal Thai Army personnel from the
4:20
patrol team of the 14th Infantry
4:22
Battalion who encountered a landmine at
4:24
Huibon, Chong, and Ma Nam Yuan district,
4:28
Yuban Ratchathani Province within the
4:30
Thai Cambodia border operational area.
4:33
The incident resulted in injuries to
4:35
five Royal Thai Army personnel with one
4:38
soldier sustaining severe injuries to
4:40
his right leg from stepping on the
4:42
explosive device and four others
4:44
experiencing chest tightness and tinitus
4:46
from the blast concussion. They are now
4:48
being treated at Nam UN hospital.
4:51
Tomorrow, General Panlau,
4:54
Chief of Army will visit the area to
4:57
monitor the situation and provide moral
4:59
support to the injured personnel. He has
5:01
ordered military forces from the first
5:03
army area, the second army area and
5:06
various units to prepare for operations
5:09
under the chakraong for wanet plan upon
5:12
receiving orders. The Royal Thai Army
5:15
strongly condemns this inhumane act that
5:17
violates international humanitarian
5:19
principles and international agreements
5:22
occurring within the Kingdom of
5:23
Thailand's territory due to actions by
5:25
the Cambodian side and calls upon the
5:28
Cambodian side to take responsibility
5:30
for this incident which constitutes a
5:32
serious threat to peace and stability in
5:34
the border region between the two
5:36
countries. The Royal Thai Army affirms
5:39
its commitment to utilizing all
5:41
available mechanisms to take appropriate
5:43
action within the proper framework,
5:46
ensuring the safety of military
5:47
personnel and Thai citizens while
5:49
preventing further incidents of this
5:51
nature. Royal Thai Army Public Relations
5:54
Center, Army spokesperson team stated
5:56
this on the 23rd of July 2025.
6:00
Lieutenant General Mey Sakita, the
6:03
Cambodia Ministry of National Defense
6:05
spokesperson while addressing the press
6:07
and the public on Saturday said that one
6:11
Thailand keeps expanding its military
6:13
including infantry forces, heavy
6:16
weaponry and fighter jets. Thai forces
6:19
launched indiscriminate attacks that
6:21
targeted no specific objectives and
6:23
destroyed civilian infrastructure,
6:25
including schools, villages, markets,
6:28
health facilities, gas stations,
6:31
temples, and world heritage sites. These
6:34
attacks have also harmed innocent
6:36
civilians, children, women, and the
6:39
elderly who are currently at serious
6:42
risk. This constitutes a violation of
6:45
international law and the Geneva
6:47
Conventions. Two, please take note that
6:50
Thai troops employing F-16 fighter jets
6:53
rained bombs on civilian settlements,
6:55
killing and injuring several civilians.
6:58
In Odumchi province, five Cambodian
7:01
soldiers and eight civilians were killed
7:03
and 21 Cambodian soldiers and 50
7:06
civilians were injured while around
7:08
35,000 people in four provinces.
7:11
Odamini, Priovhiah, Perset, and Bantemi
7:16
were forced to leave their homes as a
7:18
result of these attacks. Three, the Thai
7:21
side continues to escalate by
7:23
aggressively deploying troops to attack
7:25
multiple Cambodian targets, showing no
7:28
signs of deescalation.
7:30
At the same time, Thailand has declared
7:32
martial law in Trat and Chanthuri
7:34
provinces and has begun expanding its
7:36
military forces and armaments under the
7:39
operation Chakrabong's Bouvanath plan.
7:42
Four, Thailand has deliberately launched
7:44
unprovoked attacks against Cambodia and
7:47
is increasingly violating Cambodian
7:49
sovereignty while continuing to make
7:51
exaggerated and unfounded accusations
7:53
against Cambodia. This clearly reveals a
7:56
premeditated plan to invade Cambodia.
7:59
Five, the Ministry of National Defense
8:02
of Cambodia calls on the international
8:04
community, including the United Nations
8:07
Security Council, Azian, international
8:10
partners, and diplomatic missions to
8:13
strongly condemn the brazen and reckless
8:15
aggression against Cambodia. Six, we
8:18
call on the international community to
8:20
take urgent measures to prevent further
8:22
troop deployments aimed at attacking
8:24
Cambodia, to ensure that Thailand
8:26
respects the full territorial integrity
8:28
of Cambodia, and to hold Thailand
8:31
accountable for its violations of the
8:33
United Nations Charter, the Geneva
8:35
Conventions, and the Azian Treaty of
8:37
Amity and Cooperation.
8:39
Seven, Cambodia remains firmly committed
8:42
to resolving the issue peacefully in
8:44
accordance with international law while
8:46
reserving our right to self-defense
8:49
under Article 51 of the United Nations
8:51
Charter and to defend our people,
8:54
sovereignty, and territorial integrity
8:56
to the fullest extent against Thailand's
8:58
aggression and violent acts. Eight.
9:01
Thailand's incursions have expanded to
9:03
other provinces of Cambodia, including
9:06
five artillery attacks in Edmma,
9:08
Commune, Vang District, Persid Province.
9:11
In the fourth zone, Thailand also
9:14
launched attacks in three locations.
9:16
Vintry, Tathav, and Chong Ti on the
9:19
morning of July 26th.
9:22
Nine. Cambodia once again condemns the
9:25
aggression and premeditated provocations
9:27
by Thailand. Cambodia reaffirms our
9:30
commitment to maintaining peace and
9:32
security, but nevertheless reserves the
9:34
right to defend our sovereignty as a
9:36
victim of the This violations. We assert
9:39
our principle of targeting only military
9:41
objectives on the Thai side, ensuring
9:44
that civilians remain unharmed. 10. Thus
9:47
far, the Cambodian Army has remained
9:50
resolute and unwavering in its defense
9:52
of Cambodia's territorial integrity,
9:54
standing firm against the threats and
9:56
coercion from Thailand. The Cambodia
9:59
National Defense stated, "The Cambodia
10:01
Ministry of Information also in a
10:03
statement on Saturday stated that
10:06
Thailand is using information
10:08
manipulation warfare strategies to
10:10
fabricate pretexts for its armed
10:12
aggression of Cambodian territory while
10:14
falsely portraying itself as the victim.
10:17
We would like to inform our fellow
10:19
Cambodian citizens that the Thai media
10:22
has colluded with the Thai government
10:23
and military to fabricate and
10:25
disseminate fake news aimed at
10:27
demonizing Cambodia in order to create a
10:30
pretext for their own armed invasion and
10:32
violation of Cambodia's territorial
10:34
integrity. Both the Thai government, its
10:37
military, and media outlets have
10:39
employed deceptive tactics to provoke
10:42
incidents according to their
10:43
premeditated invasion plans. The Thai
10:46
military's armed incursion was carefully
10:48
planned and prepared long in advance.
10:51
The blueprint of Thailand's military
10:53
aggression is clear, beginning with a
10:55
preemptive attack on Cambodian forces,
10:58
followed by shamelessly placing all
11:00
blame on Cambodia without any sense of
11:02
remorse or accountability.
11:05
Cambodia tells the truth. Thailand lies
11:08
to the world. Cambodia has no interest
11:10
in invading Thailand. Euro News reported
11:13
that as the conflict between the two
11:16
countries enters its third day, at least
11:18
30 people have been killed and thousands
11:20
forced to flee their homes. Cambodia's
11:23
UN ambassador Chikio called for an
11:26
immediate unconditional ceasefire with
11:29
Thailand on Friday after the dispute
11:31
between the two countries ended its
11:33
third day. The UN Security Council held
11:36
an emergency meeting behind closed doors
11:39
late Friday in New York with all 15
11:42
members calling on the parties to
11:43
deescalate, show restraint, and resolve
11:46
the dispute peacefully. We also called
11:48
for the peaceful solution to the
11:50
dispute, said Chio. He responded to
11:53
accusations that Cambodia attacked
11:56
Thailand, asking how a small country
11:58
with no air force could attack a much
12:00
larger country with an army three times
12:03
its size, stressing, "We do not do
12:05
that." Thailand's UN ambassador left the
12:08
meeting without stopping to talk to
12:10
reporters. But Thailand's acting prime
12:13
minister Fam Wchayoi said Friday that
12:16
Cambodia may be guilty of war crimes due
12:18
to the deaths of civilians and damage
12:20
caused to a hospital. He said Thailand
12:23
had exercised the utmost restraint and
12:26
patience in the face of provocations and
12:28
aggression from Cambodia. Meanwhile, the
12:31
Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
12:33
a statement on Saturday evening stated
12:36
that Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes
12:38
to inform that a few moments ago, Acting
12:41
Prime Minister Fam Way had a
12:44
conversation with President Trump who
12:46
requested that Thailand and Cambodia
12:48
agree to a ceasefire immediately. acting
12:51
prime minister thanked President Trump
12:53
for his concern and expressed that
12:55
Thailand agrees in principle to have a
12:57
ceasefire in place. However, Thailand
13:01
would like to see sincere intention from
13:03
the Cambodian side. Acting Prime
13:06
Minister thus requested President Trump
13:08
to convey to the Cambodian side that
13:10
Thailand wants to convene a bilateral
13:12
dialogue as soon as possible to bring
13:14
forth measures and procedures for the
13:16
ceasefire and the eventual peaceful
13:18
resolution of the conflict. It would be
13:21
recalled that on June 26th, 2025, the
13:25
Kingdom of Cambodia had stated in its
13:27
government website that Cambodian Prime
13:30
Minister Han Manet raised concerns about
13:32
the lack of clarity and inconsistency
13:34
between the Thai prime minister and the
13:36
Thai military regarding the closure and
13:39
reopening of border checkpoints with
13:40
Cambodia. Samapane noted that at times
13:44
the border was completely closed only to
13:47
be reopened in certain areas. However,
13:50
the reopened checkpoints permitted only
13:52
limited movement, barring general public
13:55
crossing, while Thailand shifted the
13:57
blame to Cambodia for initiating the
13:59
closure. The premier spoke on Thursday,
14:02
June 26th at the graduation ceremony at
14:05
the police academy of Cambodia in Candle
14:07
Province. The premier explained that on
14:10
the 24th of June 2025, the Thai prime
14:14
minister publicly announced a full
14:16
border closure with Cambodia, citing the
14:18
United Nations reports alleging that
14:20
Cambodia was a hub for online criminal
14:23
activity. Exceptions were made only for
14:26
students and critically ill patients.
14:28
Thai military forces began implementing
14:30
the closure on that same day. Yet later
14:33
in the evening, the spokesperson for
14:36
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
14:38
came forward, stating that Thailand had
14:40
not officially closed its borders. Then
14:43
on the morning of the 25th of June, Thai
14:46
military personnel reopened some border
14:48
gates for the purpose of taking photos,
14:50
though the restrictions on crossber
14:52
travel remained in effect. Cambodia does
14:55
not play such covered games. If we act,
14:58
we take responsibility. We already made
15:01
our stance clear. If you, Thailand,
15:04
close the border, we will close it
15:06
indefinitely until you officially reopen
15:08
it. If we continue to react to your
15:11
inconsistent moves, then we will never
15:14
know when this will end, the premier
15:16
underscored. Sandek the pad reaffirmed
15:19
that he is currently awaiting
15:20
individuals in Thailand who will hold
15:22
genuine power and adopt a clear and
15:24
consistent stance with whom Cambodia can
15:27
reliably engage in good faith in order
15:29
to seek joint solutions that benefit
15:31
both nations and their peoples. A
15:34
Malaysia-based news media, The Star,
15:37
reported that Malaysia will continue
15:39
engaging Cambodia and Thailand to
15:41
achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing
15:43
border clashes, says Datuk Seri Anoir
15:46
Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia.
15:49
The Prime Minister said that although
15:51
both leaders had initially agreed to a
15:53
ceasefire, fighting still persisted
15:56
along the disputed border. Anois said he
15:59
has told foreign minister Datuk Seri
16:01
Muhammad Hassan to contact his Thai and
16:03
Cambodian counterparts for talks. Maybe
16:07
I will directly contact him to at least
16:09
stop the shooting and continue the
16:11
negotiations said Anoir. Anoir said that
16:14
during his initial call to the two
16:16
leaders they had thanked him for
16:18
facilitating talks. Even though they
16:21
agreed to it there is still shooting at
16:23
the border. added Anoir. Anoir on
16:26
Friday, July 25th, stated that Thailand
16:29
and Cambodia had agreed to a ceasefire,
16:32
but requested some time as their troops
16:34
were already stationed at the border and
16:36
needed time to withdraw. Both countries
16:39
have accused each other of starting the
16:41
military clashes and have downgraded the
16:43
diplomatic relations since Wednesday,
16:46
July 23rd. Tensions between Thailand and
16:49
Cambodia have been escalating since May
16:52
28th following a deadly incident in the
16:55
Priyha area that claimed the life of a
16:57
Cambodian soldier. The two countries
17:00
have been at odds for decades over
17:02
various undermarketed points along their
17:04
817 kilometers long border. United
17:08
States US President Donald Trump who is
17:11
currently in Scotland said while at a
17:14
golf course on Saturday that he just
17:16
spoke to the prime minister of Cambodia
17:19
relative to stopping the war with
17:20
Thailand. I am calling the acting prime
17:23
minister of Thailand right now to
17:26
likewise request a ceasefire and end to
17:28
the war which is currently raging. We
17:31
happen to be by coincidence currently
17:34
dealing on trade with both countries but
17:37
do not want to make any deal with either
17:39
country if they are fighting and I have
17:41
told them so. The call with Thailand is
17:44
being made momentarily. The call with
17:47
Cambodia has ended but expect a call
17:50
back regarding war stoppage and
17:51
ceasefire based on what Thailand has to
17:54
say. I am trying to simplify a complex
17:57
situation. Many people are being killed
18:00
in this war. But it very much reminds me
18:02
of the conflict between Pakistan and
18:04
India which was brought to a successful
18:07
halt. Prime Minister of Thailand, Paong
18:10
Tan Shinowat, who is currently on
18:12
suspension in a press statement, said
18:15
that I would like to emphasize and
18:17
reaffirm the government's statement that
18:19
Cambodia's actions constitute a severe
18:21
war crime in violation of peaceful
18:24
principles under the framework of
18:25
international law and the humanitarian
18:28
principles that Thailand has
18:29
consistently upheld. The escalation of
18:32
violence is something the government
18:34
does not desire and has made every
18:36
effort to prevent. However, when the
18:39
opposing side initiated firing first, it
18:42
became necessary to respond decisively
18:44
and appropriately. Although I am unable
18:47
to perform my duties in person, I have
18:50
been closely monitoring the situation
18:51
and receiving reports, doing everything
18:54
within my capacity. I wish to send my
18:57
encouragement and concern to all
18:59
officials and fellow citizens along the
19:01
border. I believe that every mechanism
19:04
of the government is fully prepared to
19:06
support the work of security forces and
19:08
care for our fellow citizens to the
19:10
fullest extent. This includes on-site
19:13
visits by the cabinet and the
19:14
establishment of compensation guidelines
19:16
for those who have lost their lives or
19:19
been injured. At the same time, the
19:21
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has utilized
19:24
every channel of communication with the
19:26
international community to clarify the
19:28
facts regarding the cause of the
19:30
conflict, which stems from the Thai
19:32
government's efforts to crack down on
19:33
call center crimes, dismantling a
19:36
network of immense financial interests
19:38
linked to influential groups in
19:40
Cambodia. This is to protect Thai
19:42
citizens and those of many other
19:44
countries affected by this operation. I
19:47
believe this may be the primary reason
19:49
for Cambodia's anger or perhaps not.
19:52
Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign
19:54
Affairs has presented evidence of
19:56
Cambodia's unjust actions including
19:59
violations of treaties, international
20:02
law, human rights principles, and severe
20:05
inhumanity such as the illicit planting
20:07
of landmines, initiating attacks, and
20:10
targeting civilian sites such as
20:12
hospitals and homes, resulting in
20:14
numerous Thai casualties and injuries.
20:17
These points have been raised on
20:18
international platforms as well. In this
20:21
situation, Thai people must unite and
20:24
stand together as one. We will not yield
20:26
to such despicable tactics and nothing
20:29
can overcome the unity of the Thai
20:31
people. Regarding proposals from various
20:34
countries to end the violence, I believe
20:36
the government is ready to listen. But
20:38
the key lies in the attitude and
20:40
sincerity which so far we have not seen
20:43
from Cambodia in this matter. On behalf
20:46
of the Ministry of Culture, I express my
20:49
boundless gratitude for the gracious
20:51
compassion of His Majesty the King and
20:53
her majesty the Queen who have shown
20:56
concern for the military personnel and
20:58
citizens in the Thai Cambodia border
21:00
provinces. Their majesties have
21:02
graciously taken all those who lost
21:04
their lives or were injured in the
21:06
unrest in these areas under their royal
21:08
patronage. Bringing immense joy and
21:10
gratitude to the families of the
21:12
deceased and injured as well as to tie
21:14
subjects across the country under the
21:17
mission of the Ministry of Culture. I
21:19
have urgently ordered two key tasks.
21:22
One, ceremonial funerals granted by
21:25
royal decree. As the agency responsible
21:28
for conducting funerals granted by royal
21:30
decree, we will carry out the tasks in
21:32
accordance with the royal instructions
21:34
from the bureau of the royal household
21:36
with utmost dignity and adherence to
21:38
traditional royal customs. two other
21:42
assigned support missions from the
21:43
provinces such as caring for the
21:45
injured, providing essential supplies
21:48
and necessities, collaborating with
21:50
relevant agencies to provide
21:51
psychological support for those
21:53
affected, and deploying personnel to
21:55
assess damages in accordance with the
21:57
ministry's responsibilities such as
21:59
historical sites in the area to evaluate
22:02
damage and secure funding for
22:04
restoration and repairs moving forward.
22:07
First and foremost, I would like to
22:09
reiterate Deputy Prime Minister Fam's
22:11
yesterday statement that Cambodia act of
22:14
aggression constitutes a grave war crime
22:16
that violates the principles of peaceful
22:18
resolution under international law and
22:20
humanitarian principles, which Thailand
22:23
has always upheld. However, the
22:26
government does not condone violence and
22:28
has made every effort to avoid it. But
22:31
when the Cambodian side initiates the
22:33
use of arms, it is necessary for us to
22:36
response in an appropriate manner. Prime
22:39
Minister of Cambodia Sandde Mova Borva
22:42
Theapade Han Manet says while clarifying
22:44
Cambodia's stance on the ceasefire
22:46
proposed by Anoir Ibrahim, the prime
22:49
minister of Malaysia and rotating chair
22:51
of Azian that given some unclear
22:53
reporting in various international news
22:56
outlets regarding Cambodia's position on
22:58
the ceasefire proposed by his excellency
23:01
and Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
23:04
and the rotating Aian chair. I am
23:06
obliged to clarify as follows. Yesterday
23:10
evening on the 24th of July 2025, His
23:14
Excellency Anoir Ibrahim, Prime Minister
23:16
of Malaysia and the rotating Aian chair
23:19
requested a phone conversation with me
23:21
to discuss the fighting between the
23:23
Cambodian and Thai militaries along the
23:25
border. He expressed his concern over
23:27
the conflict and his desire for an
23:29
immediate ceasefire to pave way for a
23:31
resolution between the two sides. I made
23:34
it clear to his excellency Anoir Ibrahim
23:37
that Cambodia agreed with his proposal
23:39
for a ceasefire because Cambodia did not
23:42
initiate this fighting. An initial
23:44
response I received from his excellency
23:47
Anoir Ibrahim after he spoke with his
23:49
excellency Fam Wchayoi, acting prime
23:52
minister of Thailand was that the Thai
23:54
side had agreed to his proposal for a
23:56
ceasefire setting 12:00 a.m. on the 24th
23:59
of July 2025 as the time for both sides
24:02
to cease the fighting. However, it is
24:06
regrettable that just over an hour
24:07
later, the Thai side informed that they
24:10
had reversed their position from
24:11
agreeing to the ceasefire at 12:00 a.m.
24:13
on the 24th of July, 2025 to not
24:17
agreeing and waiting for a later date.
24:19
His Excellency Anoir Ibrahim is well
24:22
aware of this situation. Therefore, the
24:25
key to resolving the current armed
24:26
conflict between Thailand and Cambodia
24:29
is the genuine willingness of the Thai
24:31
side to accept a ceasefire, which is the
24:33
first step towards finding further
24:35
solutions between the two countries.
24:38
Even though there is currently fighting
24:40
between the Cambodian and Thai armies at
24:42
the border, I appeal to all Cambodian
24:44
citizens to maintain their morality and
24:47
dignity and to avoid discrimination or
24:49
any actions that could affect the Royal
24:52
Thai embassy in Cambodia, Thai
24:54
companies, and Thai citizens living in
24:56
Cambodia. For Cambodian citizens who are
24:59
living, working, or studying in Thailand
25:02
and may be facing pressure from
25:03
discrimination and wish to return to
25:05
Cambodia, please come back to our
25:07
country. If you need assistance, please
25:10
contact the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in
25:12
Bangkok or the Consulate General of
25:14
Cambodia in SA Kaio Province in
25:17
Thailand. Sincere thanks to our
25:19
Cambodian compatriots for coming
25:21
together in large numbers for the blood
25:23
donation. Responding to the heartfelt
25:25
appeal of H Dr. a pig Chan on the
25:28
evening of July 24th. As a result of the
25:31
blood donation drive, we received 2,117
25:35
units of blood. In addition, 9,336
25:40
individuals registered via QR code to be
25:42
able to donate later. These results
25:45
demonstrate the humanitarian spirit and
25:47
solidarity of the Cambodian people,
25:49
showing strong support for the potential
25:52
needs of our heroes on the front lines
25:54
and displaced people in Oda Minchi and
25:56
Priya Vha provinces.
26:02
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