A Reminder for Thai Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang and Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow
By Youk Chhang
A military analyst made an excellent point recently that the Thai military is exercising a type of strategy called “strategic provocation” with respect to its relationship with Cambo...
Thailand is purposely inciting a war to secure through military means what it cannot realize through legal means in a court of law.
International law has spoken for some, if not most of, the border areas that Thailand disputes with Cambodia and it is these areas that have suffered attacks, illegal encroachments, and even after a p...
CAMBODIA IS A NATION THAT SHALL NEVER PERISH
With the Cambodian Ancestor Festival (Pchum Benn) now upon us, it is fitting and proper to take a moment to reflect upon and honor not only Cambodia’s ancestors and elders who have borne the greatest ...
Thai government’s continued detention of the 18 kidnapped Cambodian soldiers stands out as violative of the ceasefire proposed by the U.S.
The focus should be on restoring trust and respect to the ceasefire proposed by the U.S. and coordinated by Malaysia. It seems premature to push for a reopening of the border when the Thai government’...
The Republic of the Philippines truly stands out as a model, leader and hero in the field of humanitarianism.
The Republic of the Philippines truly stands out as a model, leader and hero in the field of humanitarianism.
— YOUK CHHANG
Director, Documentation Center of Cambodia
September 7, 2025
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VIHEAR TEMPLE, CAMBODIA: A GLOBAL PEACE
“Adherence to international law is a vital foundation for international peace and security. Legal proceedings offer a way to resolve disputes without resort to armed conflict. The International Court ...
CAMBODIAN YOUTH: WAR & PEACE
Cambodian youths can contribute to keeping peace through 1) education, 2) hard work; and 3) a commitment to humanity.
Education is crucial because it empowers youth with understanding to see evil a...
THAILAND NEEDS TO STOP REDIRECTING THE DEBATE TO SECONDARY ISSUES
There is nothing wrong with the Thai government’s heightened attention to mines and unexploded ordinance along the border. This is a decades old problem, and I am confident that the Cambodian people w...
The Thai Military & The Incursion along Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia
Given the tense situation along the border, it is incumbent upon both parties to refrain from actions that appear threatening, instigating or in opposition to the spirit of the peace agreement. Thaila...
Our Hero, Sitha Rithy
Our Hero, Sitha Rithy (27 years old)
Heroism is Sacrifice
DANGREK GENOCIDE
“The Thai government is not fully committed to complying with international humanitarian law”
- Violations of international conventions are serious matters that require a comprehensive investigati...