Phnom Penh, June 30 (AseanAll) — Hun Sen, Cambodian Senate President has reacted to a Thai extremist politician’s statement, underlining that “Thailand still harbours ambitions and greed for Cambodian territory.”
On his social media platform on June 30,2025, Hun Sen wrote that Thai extremist politician, Sondhi Limthongkul, made it explicitly clear that if he were to win the national election and gain full control of the country, he would mobilise military forces to invade Cambodian territory and seize several provinces such as Battambang, Siem Reap, Banteay Meanchey, Preah Vihear, and Koh Kood, and potentially even reach the capital, Phnom Penh.
Here is a statement made by Sondhi Limthongkul in Thai:
“Ah Hun Sen, Mohar Techo. You are lucky that I, Sondhi Limthongkul, do not hold power. If I did, today I would already have taken Battambang, Siem Reap, and Serei Saophoan, and tomorrow I would go for Preah Vihear and then on to Koh Kood. And if you’re still not satisfied, I would head straight for Phnom Penh.”
Such remarks from this Thai extremist politician clearly demonstrate a deep-seated ambition and greed to seize Cambodian territory, stressed Hun Sen, calling on all Cambodian compatriots to unite as one strong nationalist movement, to remain ever vigilant, and always be prepared to resist and dismantle Thailand’s sinister schemes to encroach upon Cambodia’s sovereign land.
“Given such aggressive intentions, we must strengthen all types of armed forces, reinforce national defence among the people, and strive to expedite border demarcation negotiations with Thailand. We must prepare ourselves for a long-term struggle through military, political, diplomatic, and legal paths. Until the border is clearly demarcated, the risk of military clashes or border wars remains high and difficult to avoid,” Hun Sen said.
“I do not wish to respond directly to those who seek to invade our land. This is a message to alert and awaken our Cambodian compatriots to be ready to fight off any invaders of our territory,” concluded Hun Sen.
