Facebook Message Regarding the Implementation of Temporary Border Measurement and Demarking on the Section of the Border Line Between Border Pillars 42-47 in Banteay Meanchey Province and 52-59 in Battambang Province

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To My Fellow Compatriots, The border issue is a complex matter that has existed for hundreds of years. It is our shared responsibility to resolve it together so that the people of both countries can live peacefully along the border in the future. In the past, I have informed my fellow compatriots about the Royal…

Special Message of Samdech Thipadei on Facebook After the Unprovoked Use of Violence by the Thai Side Against Innocent Cambodian Civilians in Prey Chan Village

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I strongly condemn the unprovoked use of violence by the Thai side against innocent Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan Village in the afternoon of 12 November 2025, which resulted in injuries to three Cambodian civilians and the tragic loss of one life. This act violates international humanitarian law and international law, and goes against humanitarian…

Selected excerpts of elaborations by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing of the 2025 Central Committee Meeting of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) National consensus at this time is Cambodia’s strength I thank the leaders, members, brothers and sisters, citizens, especially the youth, who organized and participated in the “Solidarity March” on June 18, 2025, with more than 150,000 participants […] It has been viral on social media everywhere and even in foreign newspapers […] The…

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet Orders Permanent Closure of Two Border Crossings in Udor Meanchey Province in Response to Thai Military Action

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Late last night, 21st of June, governor of Udor Meanchey province reported to me that Military Region 2 of the Thai army has informed about its UNILATERAL decision to close Choub Korki border checkpoint from today. I agreed with the governor’s response that we will also close that border checkpoint permanently. I also ordered the…

The introductory note on the Cambodia-Thailand Border Issue of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate regarding the Intervention on the “Social Protection System” [Unofficial translation]

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Before delivering the speech at the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate on the topic of “Informal Economy,” Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet gave introductory briefing on the border issue in the military region 4 which encompasses the provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey. [Start of introductory note on the…

Selected excerpts of the adlib remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the school buildings, teachers’ dormitory and other achievements in Prey Nop District, Preah Sihanouk Province [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) These educational facilities will benefit generations to come May I congratulate the people, the farmers, the students, and the teachers for the new achievements we have realized today, not only for this generation, but for generations to come. Preah Sihanouk Province is a province with potential, and building human resources is an important…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the 2nd annual convention of the Cambodian Oknha Association – taking stocks of 2024 and setting the directions for 2025 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[1] (1) Oknha – titles bestowed by HM the King and recognized by society […] Oknha is (a title given to) two types of people. The first group is those who have succeeded through their own struggles […] there are two generations – the first generation is those who came out (of the genocide) with…

Selected excerpts of impromptu speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the presenting of certificates and diplomas to the students and fellows of the University of Human Resources [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[2] (1) Figuring out a database where theses of previous generations of students can be stored and retrieved Regarding this (issue of publishing the scientific) journal […] we have many students who had written theses so far. If you ask where we can go (find) theses that thousands of students have written, however, there is…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff speech of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the inauguration of the “achievements of the Boeung Jung Ruk Techo win-win development area” [unofficial excerpts and translations]

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(1) Win-win politics turns a battlefield into national unification and resolving land disputes I am honored and happy to join in the celebration of the great achievements in the Boeung Jung Ruk Techo win-win development area […] the initial stage of the win-win politics was to transform a battlefield into a place of unification. Now…

Facebook Message on the Conclusion of the “Border Infrastructure Fund with a focus on the construction of the border ring road” [Unofficial Translation]

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On August 22, 2024, I announced the establishment of the “Border Infrastructure Fund,” with a primary focus on the construction of the border ring road. Commencing on August 26, 2024, the fund team will begin accepting voluntary contributions from Cambodian citizens, both within the country and abroad. The “Border Infrastructure Fund with a focus on…