As the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia intensifies, a generation of young people on both sides finds itself caught between nationalism, digital propaganda and a deep longing for peace. For many youths, the war is no longer a distant political dispute: it is lived daily through social media feeds, disrupted friendships, and uncertain futures.

The confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has shifted from the border trenches to the world’s screens and news feeds. As deadly exchanges of fire continue along their disputed frontier, Bangkok has crafted an influential communication strategy in which disinformation, rapid responses, and privileged access to global media outlets are deployed as strategic tools.

Thailand has long cultivated a flexible foreign policy often described as “bamboo diplomacy” — bending with geopolitical winds without breaking ties. In 2025, this approach is again at the heart of Bangkok’s efforts to navigate increasingly intense competition between China and the United States, while preserving its strategic autonomy.

Between the evening of December 10 and December 11, 2025, Cambodia’s northwest border was engulfed in fire and devastation, leaving behind heavy human and emotional tolls.

The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC), led by Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, launched an emergency relief operation to support thousands of families forced to flee their homes due to ongoing tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

As tensions flare again between Cambodia and Thailand, UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — has voiced serious concern about the situation, especially regarding the Preah Vihear Temple, a priceless World Heritage site and centuries-old testament to Khmer civilization.

Since assuming power, Thailand’s newly‑elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has rapidly positioned himself as a hard‑line leader determined to prove his strength — a stance that has come at a heavy cost for Cambodia and deepened tensions along their shared border.

Cambodia is increasingly drawing the attention of European investors. On Wednesday at the National Assembly’s Palace, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary welcomed a delegation of French entrepreneurs led by François Guez, CEO of PL Vista and BY Vista.

In a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial courage, the 2025 Business Grand Prix organized by the French-Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCIFC) crowned its newest winners last week in Phnom Penh. Among them, Jean-Benoît Lasselin and his creative studio Colorblind captured top honors in the New Enterprise or Activity category, a testament to their distinctive approach to fashion and corporate design.