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Speaker 1: Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope

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of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since twenty

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twenty three, when fresh wars broke out in the Middle

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East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch

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a multifront wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen.

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This occurred as Russia, that has parts of its territory

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in Asia, had in twenty twenty two launched a full

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scale war against its neighbouring European country Ukraine, which The

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multiple wars have led to millions of deaths, with many

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in the world expecting an end soon, but while many

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in the world hope for permanent end to the deadly wars,

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another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday

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in the Southeast Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers

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from Royal Thai Army of fourteenth Infantry Battalion on Wednesday

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stepped on a land mine at Huaiban chong En Ma

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nan Yuen District, Uban Ratchathani Province within the Thai Cambodia

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border area, causing severe injury to one Thailand soldier while

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four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the

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acting Prime Minister of Thailand Funtham Wechii to recall the

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country’s ambassador from PanAm Pen and expelled Cambodia’s ambassador to Thailand,

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leading to heavy military confrontations starting next day morning, which

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Cambodian News Agency on Saturday reported the tens of thousands

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of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women and the elderly,

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have been forced to flee the military aggression along the

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border areas including Pria, Vihir, Odominchi and Persit, and The

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Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of

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its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and

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stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop Fu

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Maquaa following Thai military operations to assault and seize the

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Fu Maquaa area, where it said the Cambodian forces had

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been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured

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during the evening of war on Friday. While the Prime

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Minister of Thailand Piton Tan Shinawat, who is currently on suspension,

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blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals

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in Cambodia, saying the conflict stems from the Thai government’s

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efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a

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network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia. Notwithstanding,

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the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Sandek Mohaborva thapade han Mane,

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in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses

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and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that after

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the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the rotating Chairman of

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Azian and While Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday,

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both countries agreed to a cease fire slated to start

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on Friday by twelve a m. But an hour after

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malaysia Prime minister told him that Thailand has agreed to

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the ceasefire, Thailand rescinded its decision and continued military actions

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against Cambodia and the Cambodia. Ministry of National Defense spokesperson

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Lieutenant General Mainly Sokita, in an operational updates on Saturday,

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said that Thailand has continued to expand its military, including

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its infantry forces heavy weaponry, into Cambodia territory. According to

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the Thailand military known as Royal Thai Army, the Royal

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Thai Army condemns the Cambodian side for the incident involving

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the covered placement of land mines in the border area

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of Chong and Ma nam Yuen District, Uben Ratchathani Province

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resulted in severe injuries to military personnel. On the twenty

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third of July twenty twenty five, at approximately sixteen fifty

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five hours, an incident occurred involving Royal Thai Army personnel

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from the patrol team of the fourteenth Infantry Battalion who

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encountered a land mine at Huai Bon, Chong and Ma

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nam Yuen District, Uben Ratchathani Province, within the Thai Cambodi

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border operational area. The incident resulted in injuries to five

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Royal Thai Army personnel, with one soldier sustaining severe injuries

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to his right leg from stepping on the explosive device

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and four others experiencing chest tightness and tinatus from the

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blast concussion. They are now being treated at nam Un Hospital. Tomorrow,

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General Panaclayuplantik, Chief of Army, will visit the area to

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monitor the situation and provide morals support to the injured personnel.

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He has ordered military forces from the First Army Area,

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the Second Army Area and various units to prepare for

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operations under the Chakrafoon for Warnut plan upon receiving orders.

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The Royal Thai Army strongly condemns this inhumane act that

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violates international humanitarian principles and international agreements occurring within the

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Kingdom of Thailand’s territory, dune to actions by the Cambodian side,

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and calls upon the Cambodian side to take responsibility for

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this incident, which constitutes a serious threat to peace and

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stability in the border region between the two countries. The

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Royal Thai Army affirms its commitment to utilizing all available

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mechanisms to take appropriate action within the proper framework, ensuring

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the safety of military personnel and Thai citizens while preventing

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further incidents of this nature. Royal Thai Army Public Relations

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Centre Army Spokesperson Team stated this on the twenty third

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of July twenty twenty five. Lieutenant General Malei Sokita, the

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Cambodia Ministry of National Defense spokesperson, while addressing the press

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and the public on Saturday said that one Thailand keiks

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expanding its military including infantry forces, heavy weaponry and fighter jets.

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Thai forces launched indiscriminate attacks that targeted no specific objectives

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and destroyed civilian infrastructure including schools, villages, markets, health facilities,

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gas stations, temples, and World Heritage sites. These attacks have

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also harmed innocent civilians, children, women, and the elderly who

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are currently at serious risk. This constitutes a violation of

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international law and the Geneva Conventions. Two. Please take note

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that Thai troops employing F sixteen fighter jets reigned bonds

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on civilian settlements, killing and injuring several civilians. In Odominchi Province,

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five Cambodian soldiers and eight civilians were killed and twenty

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one Cambodian soldiers and fifty civilians were injured, while around

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thirty five thousand people in four provinces Odaminchi, Pria, Vehir,

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Pursit and Bante Minci were forced to leave their homes

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as a result of these attacks. Three, The Thai side

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continues to escalate by aggressively deploying troops to attack multiple

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Cambodian targets showing no signs of de escalation. At the

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same time, Thailand has declared martial law in Trat and

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Chanterbury Provinces and has begun expanding its military forces and

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armaments under the Operation Chacrabons Buvanath Plan. Four. Thailand has

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deliberately launched unprovoked attacks against Cambodia and is increasingly violating

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Cambodian’s sovereignty while continuing to make exaggerated and unfounded accusations

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against Cambodia. This clearly reveals a premeditated plan to invade Cambodia. Five.

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The Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia calls on the

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international community, including the United Nations Security Council, Asian international partners,

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and diplomatic missions, to strongly condemn the brazen and reckless

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aggression against Cambodia. Six. We call on the international community

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to take urgent measures to prevent further troop deployments aimed

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at attacking Cambodia, to ensure that Thailand respects the full

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territorial integrity of Cambodia, and to hold Thailand accountable for

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its violations of the United Nations Charter. The Geneva Conventions

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and the IS the Entreaty of Amity and Cooperation. Cambodia

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remains firmly committed to resolving the issue peacefully in accordance

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with international law, while reserving our right to self defense

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under Article fifty one of the United Nations Charter, and

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to defend our people, sovereignty and territorial integrity to the

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fullest extent against Thailand’s aggression and violent acts. Eight Thailand’s

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incursions have expanded to other provinces of Cambodia, including five

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artillery attacks in Edma Da Commune, Vilveng District, Pursed Province

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in the fourth Zone. Thailand also launched attacks in three

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locations Veal Intry, tathav and choon Tea. On the morning

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of July twenty six nine, Cambodia once again condemns the

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aggression and premeditated provocations by Thailand. Cambodia reaffirms our commitment

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to mettaining peace and security, but nevertheless reserves the right

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to defend our sovereignty as a victim of the THISIS violations.

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We assert our principle of targeting only military objectives on

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the Thai side, ensuring that civilians remain unharmed ten Thus far,

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the Cambodian Army has remained resolute and unwavering in its

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defense of Cambodia’s territorial integrity, standing firm against the threats

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and coercion from Thailand, the Cambodian National Defense stated. The

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Cambodia Ministry of Information, also in a statement on Saturday,

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stated that Thailand is using information manipulation warfare strategies to

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fabricate pretexts for its armed aggression of Cambodian territory, while

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falsely portraying itself as the victim. We would like to

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inform our fellow Cambodian citizens that the Thai media has

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colluded with the Thai government and military to fabricate and

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disseminate fake news aimed at demonizing Cambodia in order to

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create a pretext for their own armed invasion and violation

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of Cambodia’s territorial integrity. Both the Thai government, its military,

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and media outlets have employed deceptive tactics to provoke incidents

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according to their premeditated invasion plans. The Thai military’s armed

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incursion was carefully planned and prepared long in advance. The

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blueprint of Thailand’s military aggression is clear, beginning with a

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preemptive attack on Cambodian forces, followed by shamelessly placing all

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blame on Cambodia without any sense of remorse or accountability.

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Cambodia tells the truth. Thailand lies to the world. Cambodia

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has no interest in invading Thailand. Eur Own News reported

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that as the conflict between the two countries enters its

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third day, at least thirty people have been killed and

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thousands forced to flee their homes. Cambodia’s UN ambassador Chi

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Kio called for an immediate, unconditional cease fire with Thailand.

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On Friday, after the dispute between the two countries entered

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its third day, the UN Security Council held an emergency

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meeting behind closed doors late Friday in New York, with

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all fifteen members calling on the parties to deescalate, show

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restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully. We also call for

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the peaceful solution to the dispute, said chi Kio. He

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responded to accusations that Cambodia attacked Thailand, asking how a

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small country with no air force could attack a much

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larger country with an army three times its size, stressing

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we do not do that. Thailand’s UN ambassador left the

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meeting without stopping to talk to reporters, but Thailand’s Acting

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Prime Minister Funtham Wechayai said Friday that Cambodia may be

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guilty of war crimes due to the deaths of civilians

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and damage caused to a hospital. He said Thailand had

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exercised the utmost restraint and patients in the face of

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provocations and aggression from Cambodia. Meanwhile, well, the Thailand Ministry

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of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday evenings, stated

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that Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that a

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few moments ago, Acting Prime Minister Funtham Wechaai had a

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conversation with President Trump, who requested the Thailand and Cambodia

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agreed to a cease fire immediately. Acting Prime Minister thanked

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President Trump for his concern and expressed that Thailand agrees

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in principle to have a ceasefire in place. However, Thailand

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would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side.

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Acting Prime Minister thus requested President Trump to convey to

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the Cambodian side that Thailand wants to convene a bilateral

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dialogue as soon as possible to bring forth measures and

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procedures for the ceasefire and the eventual peaceful resolution of

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the conflict. It would be recalled that on June twenty sixth,

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twenty twenty five, the Kingdom of Cambodia had stated in

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its government website that Cambodian Prime Minister on Maname raised

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concerns about the lack of clarity and inconsistency between the

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Tai Prime Minister and the time military regarding the closure

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and reopening of border checkpoints with Cambodia SAMDEK. The Pane

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noted that at times the border was completely closed, only

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to be reopened in certain areas. However, the reopened checkpoints

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permitted only limited movement, barring general public crossing, while Thailand

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shifted the blame to Cambodia for initiating the closure. The

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Premier spoke on Thursday, June twenty sixth at the graduation

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ceremony at the Police Academy of Cambodia in Kandal Province.

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The Premier explained that on the twenty fourth of June

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twenty twenty five, the Thai Prime minister publicly announced a

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full border closure with Cambodia, citing the United Nations reports

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alleging that Cambodia was a hub for online criminal activity.

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Exceptions were made only for students and critically ill patients.

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Thaime military forces began implementing the CIA on that same day,

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yet later in the evening, the spokesperson for Thailand’s Ministry

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of Foreign Affairs came forward stating that Thailand had not

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officially closed its borders. Then, on the morning of the

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twenty fifth of June, Thai military personnel reopened some border

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gates for the purpose of taking photos, though the restrictions

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on cross border travel remained in effect. Cambodia does not

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play such covered games. If we act, we take responsibility.

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We already made our stance clear. If you Thailand close

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the border, we will close it indefinitely until you officially

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reopen it. If we continue to react to your inconsistent moves,

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then we will never know when this will end. The Premier,

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underscored Sandek Thepaala reaffirmed that he is currently awaiting individuals

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in Thailand who will hold genuine power and adopt a

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clear and consistent stance, with whom Cambodia can reliably engage

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in good faith in order to seek joint solution that

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benefit both nations and their peoples. A Malaysia based news media,

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The Star, reported that Malaysia will continue engaging Cambodia and

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Thailand to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing border clashes,

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says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

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The Prime Minister said that although both leaders had initially

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agreed to a ceasefire, fighting still persisted along the disputed border.

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Anwar said he has told Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohammad

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Hassan to contact his thaie in Cambodian counterparts for talks.

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Maybe I will directly contact him to at least stop

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the shooting and continue the negotiations, said Anwar. Anghwas said

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that during his initial call to the two leaders, they

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had thanked him for facilitating talks. Even though they agreed

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to it, there is still shooting at the border, added Anwar.

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Anwar on Friday, July twenty fifth, stated that Thailand and

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Cambodia had a read to a ceasefire, but requested some

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time as their troops were already stationed at the border

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and needed time to withdraw. Both countries have accused each

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other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded the

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diplomatic relations since Wednesday, July twenty third. Tensions between Thailand

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and Cambodia have been escalating since May twenty eighth, following

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a deadly incident in the Prea Vhre area that claimed

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the life of a Cambodian soldier. The two countries have

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been at odds for decades over various under marketed points

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along their eight hundred and seventeen kilometers long border. United

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States U S President Donald Trump, who is currently in Scotland,

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said while at a golf course on Saturday, that he

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just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to

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stopping the war with Thailand. I am calling the acting

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Prime Minister of Thailand right now to likewise request a

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ceasefire and end to the war which is currently raging.

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We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on trade

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with both countries, but do not want to make any

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deal with either country if they are fighting, and I

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have told them so. The call with Thailand is being

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made momentarily. The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect

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a call back regarding war stoppage and cease fire based

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on what Thailand has to say. I am trying to

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simplify a complex situation. Many people are being killed in

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this war, but it very much reminds me of the

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conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a

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successful halt. Prime Minister of Thailand Pitontan Shinawat, who is

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currently on suspension, in a press statement, said that I

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would like to emphasize and reaffirm the government’s statement that

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Cambodia’s actions constitute a severe war crime in violation of

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peaceful principles under the framework of international law and the

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humanitarian principles that Thailand has consistently upheld. The escalation of

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violence is something the government does not desire and has

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made every effort to prevent. However, when the opposing side

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initiated firing first, it became necessary to respond decisively and appropriately.

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Although I am unable to perform my duties in person,

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I have been closely monitoring the situation and receiving reports,

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doing everything within my capacity. I wish to send my

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encouragement and concern to all officials and fellow citizens along

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the border. I believe that every mechanism of the government

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is fully prepared to support the work of security forces

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and care for our fellow citizens to the fullest extent.

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This includes on site visits by the Cabinet and the

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establishment of compensation guidelines for those who have lost their

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lives or been injured. At the same time, the Ministry

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of Foreign Affairs has utilized every channel of communication with

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the international community to clarify the facts regarding the cause

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of the conflict, which stems from the Thai government’s efforts

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to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network

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of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia.

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This is to protect Thai citizens and those of many

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other countries affected by this operation. I believe this may

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be the primary reason for Cambodia’s anger, or perhaps not. Additionally,

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the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented evidence of Cambodia’s

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unjust actions, including violations of treaties, international law, human rights principles,

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and severe in humanity, such as the illicit planting of

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land mines, initiating attacks and targeting civilian sites such as

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hospitals and homes, resulting in numerous Thai casualties and injuries.

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These points have been raised on international platforms as well.

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In this situation, Thai people must unite and stand together

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as one. We will not yield to such despicable tactics,

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and nothing can overcome the unity of the taipe I Us.

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Regarding proposals from various countries to end the violence, I

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believe the government is ready to listen, but the key

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lies in the attitude and sincerity which so far we

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have not seen from Cambodia in this matter. On behalf

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of the Ministry of Culture, I express my boundless gratitude

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for the gracious compassion of His Majesty the King and

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Her Majesty the Queen, who have shown concern for the

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military personnel and citizens in the Thai Cambodia border provinces.

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Their majesties have graciously taken all those who lost their

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lives or were injured in the unrest in these areas

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under their royal patronage, bringing immense joy and gratitude to

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the families of the deceased and injured, as well as

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to tie subjects across the country under the mission of

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the Ministry of Culture. I have urgently ordered two key tasks.

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One ceremonial funerals granted by Royal decree. As the agency

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responsible for conducting funerals granted by Royal decree, we will

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carry out the tasks in accordance with the Royal instructions

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from the Bureau of the Royal Household, with utmost dignity

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and adherence to traditional Royal customs. Two other assigned support

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missions from the provinces, such as caring for the injured,

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providing essential supplies and necessities, collaborating with relevant agencies to

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provide psychological support for those affected, and deploying personnel to

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assess damages in accordance with the Ministry’s responsibilities such as

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historical sites in the area to evaluate damage and secure

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funding for restoration and repairs. Moving forward, First and foremost,

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I would like to reiterate Deputy Prime Minister Funtham’s yesterday’s

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statement that Cambodia Act of Aggression constitutes a grave war

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crime that violates the principles of peaceful resolution under international

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law and humanitarian principles, which Thailand has always upheld. However,

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the government does not condone violence and has made every

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effort to avoid it, but when the Cambodian side initiates

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the use of arms, it is necessary for us to

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response in an appropriate manner. Prime Minister of Cambodia Sandek

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Mohaborva thapade han Mane says while clarifying Cambodia’s stance on

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the ceasefire proposed by Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of

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Malaysia and Rotating Chair of a Zian that given some

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unclear reporting in various international news outlets regarding Cambodia’s position

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on the ceasefire proposed by his Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime

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Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating a Zien Chair, I

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am obliged to clarify as follows. Yesterday evening on the

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twenty fourth of July twenty twenty five, his Excellency Anwai Ibrahim,

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Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating a Zien Chair,

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requested a phone conversation with me to discuss the fighting

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between the Cambodian and Thaime militaries along the border. He

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expressed his concern over the conflict and his desire for

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an immediate ceasefire to pay way for a resolution between

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the two sides. I made it clear to his Excellency

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Anwar Ibrahim that Cambodia agreed with his proposal for a

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ceasefire because Cambodia did not initiate this fighting. An initial

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response I received from his Excellency Anwar Ibrahim after he

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spoke with his Excellency fumtham we CHAIAI, acting Prime Minister

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of Thailand, was that the Thai side had agreed to

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his proposal for a ceasefire, setting twelve a m on

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the twenty fourth of July twenty twenty five as the

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time for both sides to cease the fighting. However, it

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is regrettable that just over an hour later, the Thai

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side informed that they had reversed their position from agreeing

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to the ceasefire at twelve a m on the twenty

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fourth of July twenty twenty five to not agreeing and

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waiting for a later date. His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim is

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well aware of this situation. Therefore, the keita resolving the

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current armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is the genuine

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willingness of the Thai side to accept a ceasefire, which

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is the first step towards finding further solutions between the

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two countries, even though there is currently fighting between the

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Cambodian and Thai armies at the border. I appeal to

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all Cambodian citizens to maintain their morality and dignity and

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to avoid discrimination or any actions that could affect the

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Royal Thai Embassy in Cambodia, Thai companies, and Thai citizens

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living in Cambodia. For Cambodian citizens who are living, working

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or studying in Thailand and may be facing pressure from

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discrimination and wish to return to Cambodia, please come back

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to our country. If you need assistance, please contact the

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Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok or the Consulate General

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of Cambodia in Essa Caio Province in Thailand. Sincere thanks

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to our Cambodian compatriots for coming together in large numbers

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for the blood donation responding to the heartfelt appeal of

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Hi doctor Pichanmani on the evening of July twenty fourth.

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As a result of the blood donation drive, we received

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two thousand, one hundred and seventeen units of blood. In

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addition nine thousand, three hundred and thirty six individuals registered

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via QR code to be able to donate later. These

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results demonstrate the humanitarian spirit and solidarity of the Cambodian people,

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showing strong support for the potential needs of our heroes

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on the front lines and displaced people in Odamenci and

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Prea Vihir provinces osasuan A mediquingi ingi in Amigsal