(Phnom Penh): Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, called on all Cambodians to unite as a one strong nationalist movement, urging constant vigilance and full preparedness to resist and dismantle Thailand’s sinister schemes to encroach upon Cambodia’s sovereign land.

Samdech Techo wrote on his social media on Monday (Jun. 30) as follows:

“Thailand Still Harbors Ambitions and Greed for Cambodian Territory!

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 mobilize 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. Therefore, I call on all Khmer 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 defense 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.

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.”
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