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Cambodia's Senate President, Hun Sen, has dismissed reports from Thai media about the involvement of foreign mercenaries, including Russians, in the border conflict with Thailand. In a statement posted on Facebook, Hun Sen reiterated that Cambodia has no foreign military presence, maintaining that the nation's dignity and sovereignty remain intact. He noted that while Cambodia has previously hosted foreign troops for peacekeeping purposes, there are currently no foreign soldiers involved in military operations within the country.

 

The denial comes amid ongoing clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border that erupted on 7th December 2025, continuing for ten days. Thai media previously reported that foreign soldiers were allegedly participating in the fighting.Hun Sen, however, refuted these claims, asserting that the conflict involves no foreign soldiers, advisers, or mercenaries..

 

Hun Sen emphasised that Cambodia only welcomes foreign nationals in non-military roles, such as tourism and business, without having any foreign troops stationed in the country. The Cambodian government remains firm in its position that the ongoing conflict involves only its national military forces, reported The Nation.

 

Key Takeaways

• Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen denies any foreign mercenary presence.
• Ongoing clashes with Thailand have been linked to foreign involvement by Thai media.
• Cambodia asserts that only non-military foreign nationals are present in the country.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-12-18

 

 

 

On 12/18/2025 at 4:31 AM, webfact said:

without having any foreign troops stationed in the country

 

Carefully worded, as that leaves the question of foreign mercenaries completely and widely open.

46 minutes ago, AsiaCheese said:

 

Carefully worded, as that leaves the question of foreign mercenaries completely and widely open.

wow ! that old chestnut again

You believe what a Khmer Rogue said.....