It’s a breath of hope sweeping across the region today. After several weeks of deadly clashes around the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand, the two countries have signed a new ceasefire agreement, effective since noon on 27 December 2025.

In a symbolic and practical gesture, the first shipment of Chinese humanitarian aid arrived Sunday in Cambodia, marking Beijing’s firm commitment to consolidating the fragile ceasefire between the Kingdom and Thailand.

The Thailand and Cambodia signed an immediate cease-fire on December 27, 2025 along their contested border, bringing a provisional end to three weeks of bloody confrontations that left at least 47 dead and nearly a million civilians displaced on both sides.

The UN has a comprehensive set of mediation mechanisms to intervene peacefully between Cambodia and Thailand, based on the United Nations Charter (Chapters VI and VII), in order to prevent the escalation of the 2025 border conflict around Preah Vihear and other disputed areas.

To answer a question posed by a reader, here are a few clarifications about the possibility and unlikelihood of seeing UN peacekeepers (Blue Helmets) in Cambodia. As a reminder, the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, revived in 2025, pits the two neighbors in a deadly escalation marked by artillery fire, air strikes, and thousands of displaced people

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, will attend a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on the escalating situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

China has dispatched a special envoy to Phnom Penh in a bid to help de-escalate mounting tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, where recent border clashes have alarmed the region. His Excellency Deng Xijun, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Cambodia on December 19 to undertake sensitive diplomatic talks aimed at restoring peace and reviving political dialogue between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand remains volatile, more than two weeks after hostilities renewed, with sporadic clashes continuing despite repeated calls for de-escalation. Both governments accuse each other of violating previous cease-fires, while the international community struggles to secure a lasting peace.

In mid-November 2025, in Singapore, Confluences made its mark at Bpifrance’s very first Asia Forum, titled Inspire & Connect Asia. This pivotal event brought together key stakeholders to explore the new economic dynamics between France and Asia, highlighting a strategic momentum toward more ambitious and sustainable partnerships.

La Banque nationale du Cambodge (BNC) vient de franchir une nouvelle étape décisive pour l’avenir économique du royaume. Le 17 décembre, sous l’égide du ministère de l’Économie et des Finances, elle a officiellement lancé la “Stratégie de développement du secteur financier 2025-2030”, une feuille de route ambitieuse visant à consolider la stabilité, l’innovation et l’inclusion financière dans un contexte mondial en pleine mutation.

On Thursday afternoon, a vast human tide dressed in the colors of peace swept through the main arteries of Phnom Penh. Tens of thousands of people from all walks of life — students, civil servants, monks, artists, workers and representatives of civil society organizations — took part in the march titled “March for Peace: Together for Peace,” organized by the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC).

As of December 17, 2025, solidarity with Cambodian refugees displaced by the border conflict with Thailand has moved well beyond symbolic gestures. It has taken the form of a full-scale humanitarian offensive. More than 400,000 people have been evacuated as fighting enters its second week, and needs are soaring—shelter, clean water, food supplies, and psychosocial support are all under acute strain.

The humanitarian crisis is intensifying in Cambodia as more than 425,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes due to the military offensive launched by Thailand ten days ago. According to the Minister of Information, H.E. Neth Pheaktra, the situation continues to deteriorate in several border provinces, where attacks against civilian populations are increasing.

Following the recent escalation of Thai–Cambodian tensions in December, EuroCham Cambodia is closely monitoring the security situation along the Thai–Cambodian border as well as maritime developments in the Gulf of Thailand. While we acknowledge serious concerns raised by international partners regarding potential disruptions to trade corridors, our priority is to provide an operational assessment for our members and the wider business community.

While the border crisis drags on, Thailand is relying on an unexpected outsider: Israel. With advanced drones, high-tech howitzers, and anti-drone defenses, Tel Aviv is becoming a driving force in Thailand’s military modernization, creating a strategic partnership that challenges the influence of major defense powers.

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia (MEF) are launching an unprecedented technical assistance project in 2026 to boost the mobilization of Cambodia’s domestic revenue. This initiative is the first pilot of the SPIRIT framework (Structural Policy Improvement and Review Instrument with Technical Assistance) and marks a major milestone in ASEAN+3 regional cooperation.

The Cambodian Embassy in France, through His Excellency Mr. David Luy, has issued a warning for European travelers heading to Cambodia. Several recent accounts have reported concerning incidents at Bangkok International Airport (Thailand), particularly during transit by European nationals.

Cambodia on Monday warned against any Thai attempt to block maritime routes in the Gulf of Thailand, calling such actions a serious violation of international law, as the border conflict between the two countries enters its ninth day with escalating tensions both on land and at sea.

The Thai Air Force’s F-16 fighters come exclusively from the United States and have for decades formed the backbone of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). These versatile aircraft, acquired in batches since 1988, embody a strategic alliance born during the Cold War and still alive today.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra was transformed into a genuine festive paradise with the CULT Christmas Market, an event that drew several hundred visitors eager to discover local offerings.

The inauguration of the direct Istanbul–Phnom Penh flight, operated by Turkish Airlines, marks a new era for Cambodian tourism. According to H.E. Huot Hak, Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, this strategic launch is expected to strengthen the kingdom’s visibility on the international stage and attract new flows of visitors from around the world.

Recent statements by U.S. President Donald J. Trump resonate as a warning directed at Bangkok — and, more broadly, at the entire region. By declaring that he is prepared to “impose sanctions if necessary to stop the killings,” the occupant of the White House has chosen to use the economy as a diplomatic lever in response to Thailand’s refusal to agree to a Trump-backed cease-fire.

Siamese/Thai imperialism, often hidden behind the tourist narrative of the “Land of Smiles,” is part of a long history of power struggles, conquests, and rewriting of the past to the detriment of neighbouring countries — especially Cambodia.

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to halt hostilities and return to a previously negotiated peace framework after days of escalating violence along their disputed border, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday. The renewed truce came after Trump spoke by phone with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Trump credited Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for helping facilitate the talks and urged both sides to cease fire and re