Report Cambodia Threatens Action Amid Rising Tensions with Thailand

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Bloomberg

 

Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand continue to escalate, with Cambodia openly contemplating significant cultural and economic sanctions. Senate President Hun Sen has called upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to consider drastic measures, including banning Thai films and halting imports of Thai goods. This move comes in response to what Hun Sen deems increasing hostility from extremist factions within Thailand.

 

In a robust social media declaration, Hun Sen criticised factions within Thailand he described as "pro-war," blaming them for stirring regional chaos. "In the past, Thai extremist groups, backed by military factions advocating conflict, have issued threats against Cambodia, including cutting power and Internet services. Yet, Cambodia does not depend on Thai electricity or Internet services," he asserted.

 

The former prime minister accused these groups of crossing lines and escalating military tensions into the civilian sphere. He detailed how the conflict has grown, citing unilateral border closures, restricted visitor permissions, threats to cut essential utilities, and unsanctioned actions at border checkpoints as evidence of the brewing crisis.

 

In light of these developments, Hun Sen proposed that the Cambodian government not only bring the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) but also consider suspending Thai cultural content, such as films, on Cambodian television. He went further, suggesting a complete halt to the import of Thai goods as a potent form of protest.

 

Addressing the potential fallout, particularly concerning the fate of Cambodian workers in Thailand, Hun Sen dismissed worries about the repatriation of Cambodian labourers. He argued that both nations would face challenges in such a scenario. "Thailand, already experiencing workforce shortages, would see further negative impacts on its economy from the loss of Cambodian labour," he contended.

 

Though no formal actions have been enacted, Hun Sen pressed that Cambodia should start by banning Thai films, as advised by the Ministry of Information. "While these are merely suggestions for consideration, the immediate step should be ceasing the broadcast of Thai films on Cambodian TV," he stated.

 

The proposed actions by Cambodia add another layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship, signalling a readiness to intensify the diplomatic standoff. As both nations navigate this volatile situation, the question looms of how far each is willing to go in this high-stakes exchange. The unfolding developments are closely watched, as they may have lasting implications for regional stability and cooperation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

[Yagoda]

Sorry sir, Thailand has the cards.

[damascase]

So much for that great ASEAN brotherhood…..

[ukrules]

56 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

"While these are merely suggestions for consideration, the immediate step should be ceasing the broadcast of Thai films on Cambodian TV,"

 

I'm in Phnom Penh right now and can confirm that the Mrs was watching the Thai 'Channel 3' earlier today and then it suddenly went offline with a 'No Signal' error.

 

She then went shopping for an hour or two and when she returned Channel 3 had been replaced by some Chinese TV station on the same 'channel number'.

 

Also my 'Cellcard' internet service is very bad today but the apartment internet is good....

 

lol

[mfd101]

Never mind, that great genius Thaksin senior will soon be rushing to the rescue with a brotherly call on his opposite number. Then all will be well.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Senate President Hun Sen has called upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to consider drastic measures, including banning Thai films and halting imports of Thai goods. This move comes in response to what Hun Sen deems increasing hostility from extremist factions within Thailand.

Usually a word from Hun Se's buddy Thaksin would have ironed things out, I guess Paetongtarn doesn't have the midas touch

[soalbundy]

He seemed such a nice boy.

[Yagoda]

Cambodia vs Thailand is about as one sided as Israel vs Iran

[AustinRacing]

Takhsin must be taking seriously the upcoming trial. Help needed from neighbor buddy. 

[flexomike]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Bloomberg

 

Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand continue to escalate, with Cambodia openly contemplating significant cultural and economic sanctions. Senate President Hun Sen has called upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to consider drastic measures, including banning Thai films and halting imports of Thai goods. This move comes in response to what Hun Sen deems increasing hostility from extremist factions within Thailand.

 

In a robust social media declaration, Hun Sen criticised factions within Thailand he described as "pro-war," blaming them for stirring regional chaos. "In the past, Thai extremist groups, backed by military factions advocating conflict, have issued threats against Cambodia, including cutting power and Internet services. Yet, Cambodia does not depend on Thai electricity or Internet services," he asserted.

 

The former prime minister accused these groups of crossing lines and escalating military tensions into the civilian sphere. He detailed how the conflict has grown, citing unilateral border closures, restricted visitor permissions, threats to cut essential utilities, and unsanctioned actions at border checkpoints as evidence of the brewing crisis.

 

In light of these developments, Hun Sen proposed that the Cambodian government not only bring the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) but also consider suspending Thai cultural content, such as films, on Cambodian television. He went further, suggesting a complete halt to the import of Thai goods as a potent form of protest.

 

Addressing the potential fallout, particularly concerning the fate of Cambodian workers in Thailand, Hun Sen dismissed worries about the repatriation of Cambodian labourers. He argued that both nations would face challenges in such a scenario. "Thailand, already experiencing workforce shortages, would see further negative impacts on its economy from the loss of Cambodian labour," he contended.

 

Though no formal actions have been enacted, Hun Sen pressed that Cambodia should start by banning Thai films, as advised by the Ministry of Information. "While these are merely suggestions for consideration, the immediate step should be ceasing the broadcast of Thai films on Cambodian TV," he stated.

 

The proposed actions by Cambodia add another layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship, signalling a readiness to intensify the diplomatic standoff. As both nations navigate this volatile situation, the question looms of how far each is willing to go in this high-stakes exchange. The unfolding developments are closely watched, as they may have lasting implications for regional stability and cooperation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

No worry's, Mr. Toxin will fix all of your problems 

[FlorC]

That's weird .

Only yesterday :

In a significant diplomatic stride, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced successful direct discussions with Cambodia aimed at resolving the ongoing border dispute. In meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen, both parties committed to dialogue as the primary means to address the issue

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1363339-thai-cambodian-leaders-engage-in-peace-talks-over-border-dispute/

[mfd101]

58 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Cambodia vs Thailand is about as one sided as Israel vs Iran

Um, shouldn't that be the other way round (if you're thinking armed might)?

[Yagoda]

1 minute ago, mfd101 said:

Um, shouldn't that be the other way round (if you're thinking armed might)?

Yep, but you get the idea

[spidermike007]

I really have no idea what's going on with this conflict, but I do know that Hun Sen is in no position to lecture Thailand

He is a serial killer, he is a thief who has stolen huge amounts of land from his people, he is a thieving multi-billionaire, and the man has erased any semblance of a democracy from his nation for decades. They regularly kill political opponents and his family is continuing the tradition. He and his corrupt family are a pox on Cambodia. 

[Yagoda]

15 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

They regularly kill political opponents and his family is continuing the tradition. 

Names, facts?

[ronnie50]

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

That's weird .

Only yesterday :

In a significant diplomatic stride, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced successful direct discussions with Cambodia aimed at resolving the ongoing border dispute. In meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen, both parties committed to dialogue as the primary means to address the issue

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1363339-thai-cambodian-leaders-engage-in-peace-talks-over-border-dispute/

Exactly. Two things obvious here. Exagerated headline in this thread - and anyway Hun Sen is playing to a home crowd. Why would Thailand care if Cambodia stops showing Thai movies. Permanently closing one of several border crossings is an inconvenience. But none of this is a significant escalation in any sense. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Names, facts?

Just keep your head down.................🤭

[Jim Blue]

19 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

 

He is a serial killer, he is a thief who has stolen huge amounts of land from his people, he is a thieving multi-billionaire, and the man has erased any semblance of a democracy from his nation for decades. They regularly kill political opponents and his family is continuing the tradition. He and his corrupt family are a pox on Cambodia. 

True actually  that description would apply to many nations leaders.....just fill in the blank space at the top .....

[Briggsy]

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Names, facts?

Sam Rainsy assassination attempt 1997. I was there!

[ronnie50]

8 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

True actually  that description would apply to many nations leaders.....just fill in the blank space at the top .....

Netanyahu, Pinochet, Saddam, all US Presidents that I can think of, Stalin, many right-wing Central and South American leaders... Hitler and Putin of course ..

[Srikcir]

29 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I really have no idea what's going on with this conflict,

The beginning spoken by an Indian news person is very short with the majority of the video in better understood English.

 

[ronnie50]

36 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I really have no idea what's going on with this conflict

It's just a war of words to make the leaders look strong. The media are stretching it as far as they can.

[Yagoda]

16 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Sam Rainsy assassination attempt 1997. I was there!

Wow. OK. LOL. 1997

[Yagoda]

22 minutes ago, transam said:

Just keep your head down.................🤭

Yap yap, look my stalker is back.

 

Why?

[transam]

Just now, Yagoda said:

Yap yap, look my stalker is back.

 

Why?

In your opinion, we are all stalkers to you......🐩......🤔

[Shocked farang]

28 minutes ago, ronnie50 said:

Exactly. Two things obvious here. Exagerated headline in this thread - and anyway Hun Sen is playing to a home crowd. Why would Thailand care if Cambodia stops showing Thai movies. Permanently closing one of several border crossings is an inconvenience. But none of this is a significant escalation in any sense. 

He's playing to a home crowd for sure as anyone who is a little familiar with Khmer architecture knows that the disputed temples as Khmer (from the former Khmer empire) but if they belong to Cambodia, that's a different matter. When the border was drawn they didn't take the temples into consideration. Now neither side wants to give up the temples. Cambodia already has an incredible ammount of Khmer temples in Angkor Wat that they could easily donate, or give up these temples to their Thai neighbors.

[ronnie50]

Modern Thailand and its nationalists don't want to acknowledge that 'Thailand/Siam' was historically part of the Khmer Empire. In the Thai movies and lacorn, it's always Siamese versus Burmese armies - never Khmer. Also downplayed or ignored is the Japanese occupation and collaboration in WWII.

[Yagoda]

11 minutes ago, transam said:

In your opinion, we are all stalkers to you......🐩......🤔

No, just you and one or two others. 

[transam]

Just now, Yagoda said:

No, just you and one or two others. 

You just don't like replies that don't agree with you.

 

Stalking....................

[Felton Jarvis]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Bloomberg

 

Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand continue to escalate, with Cambodia openly contemplating significant cultural and economic sanctions. Senate President Hun Sen has called upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to consider drastic measures, including banning Thai films and halting imports of Thai goods. This move comes in response to what Hun Sen deems increasing hostility from extremist factions within Thailand.

 

In a robust social media declaration, Hun Sen criticised factions within Thailand he described as "pro-war," blaming them for stirring regional chaos. "In the past, Thai extremist groups, backed by military factions advocating conflict, have issued threats against Cambodia, including cutting power and Internet services. Yet, Cambodia does not depend on Thai electricity or Internet services," he asserted.

 

The former prime minister accused these groups of crossing lines and escalating military tensions into the civilian sphere. He detailed how the conflict has grown, citing unilateral border closures, restricted visitor permissions, threats to cut essential utilities, and unsanctioned actions at border checkpoints as evidence of the brewing crisis.

 

In light of these developments, Hun Sen proposed that the Cambodian government not only bring the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) but also consider suspending Thai cultural content, such as films, on Cambodian television. He went further, suggesting a complete halt to the import of Thai goods as a potent form of protest.

 

Addressing the potential fallout, particularly concerning the fate of Cambodian workers in Thailand, Hun Sen dismissed worries about the repatriation of Cambodian labourers. He argued that both nations would face challenges in such a scenario. "Thailand, already experiencing workforce shortages, would see further negative impacts on its economy from the loss of Cambodian labour," he contended.

 

Though no formal actions have been enacted, Hun Sen pressed that Cambodia should start by banning Thai films, as advised by the Ministry of Information. "While these are merely suggestions for consideration, the immediate step should be ceasing the broadcast of Thai films on Cambodian TV," he stated.

 

The proposed actions by Cambodia add another layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship, signalling a readiness to intensify the diplomatic standoff. As both nations navigate this volatile situation, the question looms of how far each is willing to go in this high-stakes exchange. The unfolding developments are closely watched, as they may have lasting implications for regional stability and cooperation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

Most unwise. Cambodia can only be the loser in this scenario.