Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Actions in Bringing Foreign Journalists to the O’Smach Area July 1, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses
Regarding Cambodia’s Stance on Thailand’s Actions in Bringing Foreign Journalists to the O’Smach Area
July 1, 2026
Q1: What is Cambodia’s stance on Thailand’s actions in bringing foreign journalists to the O’Smach area?
A: Cambodia strongly protests and regards Thailand’s actions in bringing foreign journalists, including a crew from ABC News, to the O’Smach area without prior notification or permission from Cambodian authorities as a violation of sovereignty, territorial integrity, international law, and the diplomatic protocols between the two countries. Cambodia has also demanded that Thailand immediately cease such activities.
Q2: What is Cambodia’s stance on the reports published following the unauthorized entry into the O’Smach area?
A: Cambodia completely rejects the content, sources, and reports published based on the unauthorized entry into the O’Smach area without prior notification or permission from Cambodian authorities. Cambodia considers that the dissemination of information resulting from unauthorized entry into Cambodian territory cannot be regarded as a process that respects sovereignty and international law. Therefore, Cambodia calls on the international community and the public to evaluate information based on facts and international law.
Q3: What measures has Cambodia taken regarding this case?
A: Cambodia has taken successive measures through diplomatic mechanisms. In fact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has already issued an official diplomatic note of protest against Thailand’s actions in bringing journalists and foreign military attachés to the O’Smach area. At the same time, the Ministry of Information has also issued an official statement of protest and demanded that Thailand immediately cease actions that Cambodia considers to be violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
