Cambodian authorities said on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 that there was a female Asian elephant and her newborn calf were found dead after being struck by a Thai bullet or explosive device at the Osdach point inside the Preah Rokar–Chhaep Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear Province. Park rangers and local community officials discovered the carcasses in a stream during a patrol on December 23. Initial examinations indicated that the adult female, weighing approximately 500 kil

AKP Phnom Penh, December 25, 2025 -- Tears flowed among many Cambodians as a large-scale mural titled “Art for Peace” was unveiled in Siem Reap city, depicting what organisers described as the harsh realities and human cost of an ongoing conflict linked to Thai military incursions into Cambodian territory. The artwork was officially presented on Dec. 24 evening at the Preah Ang Chek–Preah Ang Chorm public park in Siem Reap province. Organisers said the project aims to give vo

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (December 24) issued a statement on the demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu along the Thailand-Cambodia border. The ministry said that "such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world." The reaction comes after a statue of the Hindu deity was allegedly destroyed by the Thai military as border clashes between the neighbouring countries continue despite a peace deal.4

I recall this with pain. Before Cambodia was invaded by Thailand, when Cambodia was enjoying full peace, certain countries and some civil society organizations exerted pressure on Cambodia over human rights issues and issued continuous statements. But now, when Thailand has invaded Cambodia—destroying civilian infrastructure, killing civilians, destroying homes, and so on—it seems strangely quiet. We hardly see any strong condemnation of Thailand at all. Is this what human ri

December 25, 2025 – A German tourist voiced deep concern over the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, highlighting the clear military imbalance, with Thailand heavily armed and Cambodia far less equipped, and saying it was hard to believe Cambodia would start the fight. He praised Cambodian people as peaceful, kind, and culturally rich, and called for an immediate end to the war to protect innocent lives, stressing that Cambodia needs peace, not violence.

Open Letter By Chan Chanboribo, “Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Republic of Bulgaria.” Romania,Greece,Cyprus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. Thailand’s Top Leadership Must Be Brought Before a War Crimes Court Attacks using weapons against civilians and civilian property are not acceptable under international law. The acts of violence alleged to have occurred—including attacks on civilians, schools, pagodas, ancient temples, and pri

I cry out. I cry out. I cry out for the world to hear. Where is justice for Cambodia? ⸻ Five points… through which you destroyed us… when you invaded Cambodia… and forced us to accept them. ⸻ Imposing five conditions on Cambodia— each one undermining national interests, destroying sovereignty, and eroding the dignity of the Khmer people— cannot be considered a fair negotiation. If Cambodia were to sign… and accept those conditions… it would mean Cambodia is knowingly acceptin

The Ministry of Defence reported on December twenty-second that the Thai military fired one-hundred-fifty-five millimeter artillery shells into Battambang Province, injuring one civilian. Between six twenty-five a.m. and six thirty-five a.m., Thai forces fired five one-hundred-fifty-five millimeter shells into the area of Phnom Proek Commune, and two additional shells into O’ Choat Village, Baraing Thlaek Commune, Phnom Proek District. Later, from eight forty a.m. to nine thi

Cambodia has published an open letter to the international community. accusing Thailand of planned, acknowledged, and deliberate military aggression along Cambodia’s western border since December seventh, two thousand twenty-five. The letter warns that silence or inaction risks undermining the credibility of the international legal order. In the letter, Cambodia rejects any claim that the clashes were accidental or uncontrolled. Instead, it asserts that Thailand has carried

Phnom Penh: Currently, Cambodian authorities have rejected accusations circulating among some Siamese, or Thai, individuals on social media alleging that Cambodia used poisonous gas during recent border tensions, stating that the claims are based on a misunderstanding involving routine mosquito-control measures. According to Cambodian officials, the substance referenced in the allegations was ordinary mosquito repellent spray commonly used in border and rural areas to prevent