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Tensions Rise on Cambodia-Thailand Border Amid Armed Clash

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Cambodian President of the Senate, Hun Sen, addressed the nation on May 29, 2025, following an armed clash between Cambodian and Thai forces on May 28, 2025. Sen called for calm, urging citizens to trust in the leadership of the Royal Government and the Cambodian Armed Forces to resolve the conflict through negotiations. He emphasized that the mobilization of troops and heavy weapons to the border is not a declaration of war, but a preparation for self-defense. Sen expressed a desire to maintain good neighborly relations with Thailand and for the situation to return to its original state, with military cooperation between the two countries unaffected.

Key Takeaways:

  • The armed clash between Cambodian and Thai forces occurred in Techo Morakot village, Morakot commune, Choam Khsant district, Preah Vihear province, on May 28, 2025, with the Thai army opening fire on a Cambodian military post.
  • One Cambodian soldier was killed in the incident.
  • Cambodian President of the Senate, Hun Sen, has urged citizens to remain calm and trust in the capabilities of the Royal Government and the Cambodian Armed Forces to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
  • The mobilization of troops and heavy weapons to the border is a preparation for self-defense, according to Sen.
  • Sen expressed a desire to maintain good neighborly relations with Thailand and for the situation to return to its original state.
  • Meetings between army and ground commanders are scheduled for May 29, 2025, with General Srey Dek representing Cambodia.
  • The incident has the potential to negatively affect bilateral cooperation in areas such as economic, trade, investment, tourism, sports, and military collaboration between Cambodia and Thailand.

Statistics:

  • One Cambodian soldier was killed in the incident.
  • The clash took place on May 28, 2025.
  • The incident occurred in Techo Morakot village, Morakot commune, Choam Khsant district, Preah Vihear province.
  • Meetings between army and ground commanders are scheduled for May 29, 2025.

Sources:

  • A special message from Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, delivered on the occasion of the opening of the Senate plenary session on May 29, 2025.
  • The Ministry of National Defence's statement regarding the clash between Cambodian and Thai troops on May 28, 2025.

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