AKP Phnom Penh, July 24, 2025 —

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has called on his fellow citizens to remain calm and place their trust in the Royal Government and the armed forces amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.

“Please, dear compatriots, do not panic or rush to stockpile rice and other goods, or raise prices unnecessarily,” he wrote in a social media post this morning.

Samdech Techo urged the public to continue their daily work and activities as normal across the country, except in the border regions of Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, which he confirmed have come under artillery fire from Thai forces.

“Please, fellow citizens, trust in our government and armed forces,” he stressed.

According to Samdech Techo, the Thai military launched an armed assault on Cambodian troops following Thailand’s announcement to close access to the Ta Mone Thom Temple starting today.

“The Cambodian army has no choice but to fight back and counterattack,” he stated.

By C. Nika