On 27 December 2025 at noon, the Cambodian and Thai governments announced a bilateral ceasefire, the result of discussions by the 3rd Special General Border Committee (SGBC) — the joint military-diplomatic body tasked with managing border incidents.

The tension between Phnom Penh and Bangkok has hardened anew. This Monday morning, the Cambodian Ministry of Defence strongly condemned a series of “deliberate military attacks” carried out by Thai forces along the common border — in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province.

Is Thailand seeking to provoke a war in order to obtain by force what it has failed to have recognised before international justice? The question is becoming increasingly acute as Bangkok steps up its military manoeuvres and provocations along the disputed border with Cambodia.

Between a border dispute with Thailand, trade negotiations with the United States and preparations for the 2026 Francophonie Summit in Siem Reap, Soreasmey Ke Bin shares a clear vision: to defend Cambodia's interests while strengthening its regional and international ties. In this exclusive interview, the entrepreneur and Francophonie promoter for Southeast Asia discusses the strategic issues shaping the country's future.