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Cambodian PM Defends Sandals as Practical Amid Border Clash With Thailand
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has rejected claims of military neglect after images of soldiers wearing flat sandals on the Thai-Cambodian border sparked online criticism. He insisted the troops are well equipped, and that their footwear reflects practicality, not poverty. Speaking in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, the premier said Cambodian forces are fully outfitted with uniforms, boots, and combat supplies. However, some soldiers choose to wear flat-soled sandals, especially in humid or rainy conditions, for comfort. He highlighted that many veterans, particularly those with experience dating back to the Khmer Rouge era, prefer sandals over standard-issue boots. “These comrades do not lack boots—they simply know what works for them,” Hun Manet said. “Even in sandals, they are fearless in defending the homeland.” The remarks followed a wave of criticism from opposition figures and social media users, who circulated photos of sandal-wearing soldiers stationed in Preah Vihear province. Some claimed the government was underfunding the military. Hun Manet condemned what he called a “malicious distortion” aimed at demoralising the armed forces and politicising national security. The prime minister also addressed recent tensions with Thailand, which flared after a fatal border clash in late May. According to Cambodian officials, Thai troops crossed into Moan Bei and opened fire, killing a Cambodian soldier. Bangkok, however, accused Cambodia of initiating the incident. In response, Phnom Penh has stepped up defensive measures. These include the closure of border crossings such as Doung Gate, the suspension of Thai cultural broadcasts, and moves to reduce reliance on Thai digital infrastructure. Cambodian Deputy PM Prak Sokhonn met foreign diplomats this week to present Cambodia’s position and refute Thailand’s version of events. While stressing that Cambodia remains committed to peace, Hun Manet warned that the country would not tolerate further provocations. “We will not give up a single millimetre of our land,” he said. Closing his address, the prime minister urged unity and patriotism, and thanked the Cambodian people for their support. “You may try to dishearten me,” he told opposition critics, “but do not break the spirit of the armed forces.” -2025-06-18 -
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Report Retired Thai Nurse Scammed Out of 12 Million Baht in TikTok Romance Fraud
Is it really impossible? Like you, yourself mentioned she would have inherited it. Or through some investment? Who knows? -
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Video Police Raid in Saraburi Mistakenly Targets Innocent Board Game Enthusiasts
😆 🤣 😂 oh no... the famed AI failed.... -
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Report Thailand's Grand Ambition: Hosting F1 with 40 Billion Baht Plan
How many times we have this to read? I think in the last 3 months almost every week 👎 -
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Report German Drug Dealer Arrested in Major Pattaya Sting Operation
How many? How many children has he killed with this schhhhhiiiiiiiiit!! -
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Jamarra is back in the fold and Lance Franklin claims to be stunned by "crazy" 1.4M deal for Demons star, that made me laugh over my coffee this morning....sorry Lance, where/are you the only one worth a mill or two? Me I think long contracts are absolutely ridiculous, at any club, we are already paying the price of having a few mill tied up in two contracts for the next 4 ys running around the MCG looking like half skinned bananas... To Uncle Will.....Matty Lloyd and a half the MCG supporters are calling for regime change at the Dee's, so what's a guru like yourself see that I dont? Is it the Ange Postecoglu effect? Is finishing a few wins above the bottom 4 last 2 seasons not going to save Simon? Like I wouldn't like the idea off Goodwin going into the final season of his contract basically a sitting duck for the media to be picking him off one loss at a time, he could of course do a Beverage get the new deal before slipping again, though I think this is the precedent set, or since we have been a slow moving target for the media to heep poo on the last 5 ys extend till end of 27.
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