Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Cambodian protesters in Siem Reap province made a dramatic appeal, urging US President Donald Trump to intervene in the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held by the Thai army. Photos from Fresh News show waves of Cambodians, including monks and teachers, carrying placards with pleas for Trump's help.

 

Thai forces captured the soldiers last month in Si Sa Ket province after a failed attempt to seize the Sam Tae area. The Thai army claims they are treating the soldiers who peacefully surrendered in accordance with international standards. However, Cambodia accuses Thailand of kidnapping and mistreating the group.

 

Phnom Penh has repeatedly pushed for their return, while Thailand maintains they are prisoners of war and will be sent home once tensions calm. The Thai army assures the captives are receiving proper care, including medical attention, and representatives from the Red Cross and ASEAN countries have verified their conditions, reported Thai PBS World.

 

The Siem Reap rally called for action and expressed gratitude to Trump for facilitating a ceasefire between the nations in July, after deadly border clashes. Trump had asserted that the US would not negotiate tariffs while violence persisted, leading to a ceasefire brokered in Malaysia under ASEAN's guidance.

 

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has even suggested that Donald Trump should receive a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the ceasefire. The protesters' placards echoed this sentiment, supporting the nomination of Trump for his diplomatic efforts.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-08-25

 

The US only acts in its own interests, not out of charity. So what does this country have that would make Trump interested, or make it lower its pride just to let American troops set up a base there?

2 hours ago, Jone500 said:

The US only acts in its own interests, not out of charity. So what does this country have that would make Trump interested, or make it lower its pride just to let American troops set up a base there?

Trump himself ended this war, thats why cambodians are turning to him. Because who else has ever helped them

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Dump does not have a good track record when it comes to getting hostages released 

But better than Zombie Biden

Better to keep them as collateral until Cambodia pays for restoring every damage regarding civilian targets.

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Dump does not have a good track record when it comes to getting hostages released 

Oh, awesome. You are the first one to actually get this guy´s name right. 😂

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Cambodian protesters in Siem Reap province made a dramatic appeal, urging US President Donald Trump to intervene in the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held by the Thai army. Photos from Fresh News show waves of Cambodians, including monks and teachers, carrying placards with pleas for Trump's help.

 

Thai forces captured the soldiers last month in Si Sa Ket province after a failed attempt to seize the Sam Tae area. The Thai army claims they are treating the soldiers who peacefully surrendered in accordance with international standards. However, Cambodia accuses Thailand of kidnapping and mistreating the group.

 

Phnom Penh has repeatedly pushed for their return, while Thailand maintains they are prisoners of war and will be sent home once tensions calm. The Thai army assures the captives are receiving proper care, including medical attention, and representatives from the Red Cross and ASEAN countries have verified their conditions, reported Thai PBS World.

 

The Siem Reap rally called for action and expressed gratitude to Trump for facilitating a ceasefire between the nations in July, after deadly border clashes. Trump had asserted that the US would not negotiate tariffs while violence persisted, leading to a ceasefire brokered in Malaysia under ASEAN's guidance.

 

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has even suggested that Donald Trump should receive a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the ceasefire. The protesters' placards echoed this sentiment, supporting the nomination of Trump for his diplomatic efforts.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-08-25

 

Prisoners of war, may I ask when was war declared and who by?

Just give a Trump a little time to get that body transplant & then suit up Rambo style

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has even suggested that Donald Trump should receive a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the ceasefire.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-08-25

 

 

As opposed to a Nobend piece of <deleted> prize for the instigators and perpetrators of this contrived folly.

1 hour ago, Mason45 said:

Prisoners of war, may I ask when was war declared and who by?

An actual war does not have to be declared in order for arrested soldiers to be considered prisoners of war, according to the Geneva Convention.

Trump doesn't give a s**t about any of the wars he is negotiating,  his sole aim is the Nobel Pease Price !!

Cambodian soldiers are happier and safer here in Thailand than in their own country. Me think!

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

But better than Zombie Biden

Stupid comment.

They should chastise and lobby their own corrupt government and army for messing with Thailand in the first place. Don’t embarrass yourselves. 

7 hours ago, Jone500 said:

The US only acts in its own interests, not out of charity. So what does this country have that would make Trump interested, or make it lower its pride just to let American troops set up a base there?

Dumbest AN comment of the day isn't an award handed out to just anyone.  You've got to put in the work.

2 hours ago, Raymonddiaz said:

Cambodian soldiers are happier and safer here in Thailand than in their own country. Me think!

Your point is valid, but consider the soldiers' families. They would undoubtedly prefer their loved ones' safe return from Thailand. Directing this issue to Trump is unproductive, as he is unconcerned. His focus is now on domestic political battles within democratic US cities. A more effective approach would be to contact the UN instead.

55 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Stupid comment.

I didn't start it.

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Better to keep them as collateral until Cambodia pays for restoring every damage regarding civilian targets.

They'll all be migrant workers soon... Families will join them later, sneaking across the porous borders somewhere.

4 hours ago, BIFROST said:

Trump doesn't give a s**t about any of the wars he is negotiating,  his sole aim is the Nobel Pease Price !!

 

 

More deserved than Obama's, it would be.

 

 

6 minutes ago, Espanol said:

 

 

More deserved than Obama's, it would be.

 

 

 

How quaint.

Donald Trump has just replied on Truth Social "Send 18 virgins to America"...

Trump just might add his 2 cents because he is always looking for an opportunity to tell another lie.  

8 hours ago, angryguy said:

Trump himself ended this war, thats why cambodians are turning to him. Because who else has ever helped them

Make Cambodia great again! Just like during the times of the Khmer empire!

8 hours ago, angryguy said:

Trump himself ended this war, thats why cambodians are turning to him. Because who else has ever helped them

Thailand helped them when the Khmer Rouge was going ballistic.

Why? There are no Cambodian prisoners in the US.

2 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Thailand helped them when the Khmer Rouge was going ballistic.

That's totally true. People have short memories, there were many refugee camps for Cambodians in Thailand.

 

8 hours ago, angryguy said:

Trump himself ended this war, thats why cambodians are turning to him. Because who else has ever helped them

“Trump himself “ did not end this war.

He made a call to the U.S. Ambassador to do something and then returned to cheating at golf in Scotland.

 I bet you believe the Orange Moron’s claim, made at the weekend, that he’s brought peace to 6 areas of conflict since his inauguration.

Jeez…….

3 hours ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

Dumbest AN comment of the day isn't an award handed out to just anyone.  You've got to put in the work.

You are tough competition after all.

10 hours ago, BIFROST said:

Trump doesn't give a s**t about any of the wars he is negotiating,  his sole aim is the Nobel Pease Price !!

He doesn't even know where most of the countries / societies involved are located.

On 8/25/2025 at 12:32 PM, scorecard said:

Stupid comment.

ohhhhhhhhhhh   but it's true

demented dems just can't take it !