Dans une région où les sourires diplomatiques masquent souvent des intentions stratégiques, la reconnaissance accordée au Dr Pich Chanmony semble célébrer quelque chose de plus profond : le type de beauté intérieure et de vertu que la philosophie antique a reconnu comme le fondement de la véritable grandeur.

While long-standing territorial disputes between Thailand and Cambodia, centred on the sacred temple of Preah Vihear, persist, a new battleground has emerged with growing intensity: that of communication and disinformation.

A wave of cautious optimism is sweeping across the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand following an extraordinary meeting of the Regional Border Committee (RBC).

Anger has swelled like a wave across Cambodian social media. The cry has spread like wildfire: #BoycottThaiProducts. But behind this apparent fervour, what are the real economic and social repercussions, a few days after the call to action? The picture is nuanced, far from the certainties expressed online.

In a flagrant violation of sovereignty and the most fundamental human rights, Thai soldiers crossed the border and forcibly expelled six Cambodian families from their homes in the village of Prey Chan.

He is creating a buzz locally, but what about his real impact internationally? Alfaro Michael Barry is presented in some Cambodian media and on social networks as an American journalist and ‘White House correspondent’. He has made a name for himself through his interventions on the border, and several videos show him on the ground, strongly denouncing the attitude of the Thai army and calling for peace in Cambodia, while appealing to American presidents and institutions.

Since the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand was declared on 28 July 2025, the detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers in Thailand has been a source of serious diplomatic concern and intense legal debate.

For several months, tensions have been running high between Cambodia and Thailand, two geopolitical neighbours marked as much by a disputed border as by economic interdependence. The armed conflict has reignited deep historical resentments and triggered a series of retaliatory measures between the two countries.

For several months, the border between Cambodia and Thailand has been the scene of a conflict that has had a profound impact on the region in military, economic, social and tourist terms. On 11 August 2025, the situation shows signs of relative stability, but the issues at stake remain serious and complex, involving prisoners, refugees, diplomatic actors and citizen initiatives in favour of peace.

Cambodia and Thailand have cautiously embarked on a peace process under the auspices of Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN. On 28 July, a ceasefire was agreed, ending five days of violent clashes that left at least 43 people dead and displaced more than 300,000 people on both sides of the border. This peace pact was negotiated through Malaysian mediation, supported by the United States and China, offering a glimmer of hope for calm.

By Major General Tith Viseth: Thailand is shooting itself in the foot by attacking Cambodia! Beyond hatred and anger, it is indeed for these reasons that the Thai army continues to provoke Cambodia at a time when an immediate and unconditional ceasefire has been declared by Malaysia.

Defining a hero in a time of aggression: How do we define a hero? Must a hero be a soldier who is killed in war, an officer, or a leader of men? Must he be highly trained, educated, or even smart?

Thailand's double game is part of a regional strategy in which its image as a mediator never obscures its desire to preserve, or even increase, its influence over its neighbours and over the peace processes themselves. This stance is not exclusive to the conflict with Cambodia: it reappears with force in the Burmese crisis.

The Thai army and government's stubborn refusal to engage in sincere peace talks with Cambodia stems mainly from their interest in maintaining a façade of permanent crisis, which benefits the country's political and economic networks.

On the evening of 3 August 2025, the Cambodian Ministry of Defence issued an alarming statement regarding possible military preparations on the Thai side along the shared border.

In the ongoing tense situation over the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Her Excellency Louise Mushikiwabo, has strongly reaffirmed the paramount importance of respect for international law. In a statement released on 30 July, she urged both countries to comply with the decisions handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 1962 and 2013, key rulings that remain at the

As the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been in the global spotlight in recent days, one thing is clear to anyone following the international media coverage: the dominant narrative focuses on armed clashes, territorial rivalries and the plight of refugees, while ignoring the remarkable solidarity on the ground and the voices of those working for peace. Why are they being ignored? What logic does it serve?

For more than two decades, the Shinawatra family has been a major political and economic force in Thailand. Descended from the Chinese Hakka minority settled in Chiang Mai, the dynasty rose to prominence with the rise of telecommunications magnate Thaksin Shinawatra, who became Prime Minister in 2001.

Despite the introduction of an immediate ceasefire at midnight on 28 July, sealed following emergency negotiations in Kuala Lumpur led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the situation continues to fluctuate between periods of calm and fears of renewed violence.

The history of the peoples and kingdoms of Southeast Asia is a fascinating melting pot of migrations, cultural exchanges and fierce rivalries. The Thai people and the Kingdom of Siam reveal a rich tapestry of Khmer influence that is still alive and well in the collective memory.

In Cambodia's turbulent history, few voices carry as much weight and gravity as that of Youk Chhang. Director of the Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) and survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, he has emerged as one of the most ardent defenders of justice, memory and national sovereignty.

After five days of devastating violence, which left dozens dead and displaced hundreds of thousands of people along the 800 km border, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an ‘immediate and unconditional’ ceasefire starting at midnight yesterday.

Monday, 28 July 2025. Under international pressure and after five days of deadly fighting on the border, Thailand and Cambodia have finally agreed to an ‘immediate and unconditional’ ceasefire. This truce, solemnly announced during talks in Kuala Lumpur under the auspices of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has left the regional community hanging on a fundamental question: will the Thai army really respect the ceasefire?

Phnom Penh – 28 July 2025 – The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight tonight, announced His Excellency Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at a press conference held in Putrajaya following a closed-door meeting this afternoon.