Translation " Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
News on Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, U.S., UK, Taiwan
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The Thai-Cambodian conflict has caused tension among neighboring countries! Vietnam has deployed a large number of armored vehicles to the border, and the U.S. aircraft carrier has also turned around and headed to Southeast Asia
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The Thai-Cambodian conflict has persisted for several days, with military attacks from both sides escalating. Yesterday, news broke that Vietnam deployed a large number of armored vehicles to the border area with Cambodia on the 26th, and that the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, after completing exercises, temporarily turned back to Thailand to provide support.
While agreeing to a ceasefire, Cambodia continued to deploy large numbers of Chinese rocket launchers to the border. Thailand, not to be outdone, also deployed a large number of artillery and tanks to the front lines. Twitter user @Israelwaronhama posted that rumors were circulating that Chinese missiles deployed in Cambodia had successfully shot down a Thai F-16 fighter jet in Cambodia. Videos showed Cambodians excitedly recording the scene near the border, claiming that the Cambodian military had shot down a Thai F-16, but this information has not been confirmed.
Meanwhile, Cambodia has been continuously deploying T-55 tanks along the border, preparing for a full-scale war with Thailand. Another Twitter user, @Lawrenc09874431, speculated that there may be forces behind the conflict, intent on creating another tragic outcome, but this speculation remains unsubstantiated. According to reports, Thailand, a key US ally in Southeast Asia, has secured Washington's tacit approval to use F-16s to conduct strikes against Cambodian forces.
However, Twitter user @lammichaeltw reported that on the 26th, Vietnam appeared to have begun rapidly deploying large numbers of armored vehicles to the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Historically, Vietnam occupied Cambodia and supported Hun Sen as its leader. However, Hun Sen subsequently repeatedly contradicted Vietnam, leading Vietnam to support Thailand's anti-fraud efforts. Speculation is rife as to whether Vietnam is stepping in to rescue Cambodia or abandoning its wing to protect itself.
The Thai-Cambodian conflict continues to escalate, extending beyond bilateral military friction to encompass the broader security of Southeast Asia. The USS Nimitz's temporary reversal of course, approaching Thai waters, has been interpreted as a sign of significant concern and may also indicate U.S. strategic support for Thailand.
Meanwhile, Cambodia's transport of Chinese rocket launchers and deployment of aging T-55 tanks to the border appear intended to project a tough stance, even at the risk of all-out war. This also demonstrates the profound impact of Chinese military technology on the regional landscape. Vietnam's military actions add further uncertainty. If it chooses to intervene in future conflicts, it will inevitably reshape the regional balance of power and trigger the possibility of further external intervention. Whether the Thai-Cambodian border conflict will escalate into a regional war remains to be seen. The next steps of Vietnam and the United States remain to be seen.
News (2)
Thailand and Cambodia reach ceasefire, scam park bombed
As Thailand and Cambodia reached a ceasefire, Trump posted on social media: "Just spoke with the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand and the Prime Minister of Cambodia. I am pleased to announce that, thanks to the intervention of President Trump, Thailand and Cambodia have reached a ceasefire and peace agreement. Congratulations! By ending this war, we have saved thousands of lives. I have instructed my trade team to restart trade negotiations. Now, in just six months, I have ended multiple wars—I am honored to be the President of Peace!"
The origins of the current Thai-Cambodian war include years of disputes over temple land and the resulting casualties from border clashes. The underlying reasons for this conflict are widely debated. Some say it is due to Cambodia's discovery of rare earth minerals worth over $600 billion near the Thai border, while others suggest a hidden reason behind Thailand's attacks is its sensitivity towards Chinese people: Cambodian scam parks.
Many of Cambodia's telecom scam farms feature Chinese nationals in key roles, including investors, managers and technicians. Numerous Chinese nationals have also been lured to these farms and coerced into participating in the fraud under threat of terror. Many people may not know that numerous scam rings are located along the Cambodia-Thailand border. One such ring is located at the Saidatuk checkpoint on the Cambodia-Thailand border. A video shows Thai troops shelling the Cambodian scam ring, with shells hitting the main building and plumes of smoke billowing.
Casinos and scam rings have become a vital pillar of Cambodia's economy, generating billions of dollars in annual revenue and becoming a government-sanctioned gray market. Therefore, this shelling is not only a military action but also a direct attack on Cambodia's economic lifeline. It has been revealed that another casino and scam ring, operating at the Chang Sangkan checkpoint on the Thai-Cambodian border, is run by a Cambodian senator who also serves as a personal advisor to Hun Sen. The ring, which employs thousands of foreign slave workers, has been targeted by Thailand following complaints of long-term fraud against Thai citizens.
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The U.S. publicly warned Taiwan that time is running out
Taiwan's recall attempt had just failed, and simultaneously, the U.S. issued its latest warning. This was the third public warning from the U.S., and the tone was unprecedentedly serious, implicitly emphasizing that time was running out for Taiwan.
Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, recently pointed out that the PLA's exercises have increased dramatically in recent years, essentially rehearsing for a full-scale invasion. According to sources familiar with the matter, this strong statement may suggest that the US military has grasped the CCP's specific timetable for military mobilization, even including a "combat readiness completion deadline" by 2027. Data obtained by US intelligence agencies shows that the scale of PLA exercises has skyrocketed from one brigade in 2021 to 42 brigades in 2024. This has forced the US military to reassess the strategic situation in the Taiwan Strait and issue an "upgraded war alert."
Interestingly, sources familiar with the matter revealed that the U.S. has already issued at least two clear warnings of war in the Taiwan Strait. This time, the US's public warnings are not primarily intended to alert Taiwan's government decision-makers, but rather to awaken the Taiwanese people to a sense of crisis. Concern is that many Taiwanese people will interpret this warning as someone crying "wolf," and even become preoccupied with Taiwan's so-called internal partisan disputes, ignoring the fact that the "wolf" may very well be coming soon!
On 27 July 2025, British media reported that British Defense Secretary John Healey, while participating in the "Guardian Sabre 2025" joint military exercise in Australia, stated that Britain is ready to fight in the Indo-Pacific region if necessary. While aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, Healey further hinted that if the Chinese Communist Party attacks Taiwan, Britain and Australia will jointly participate. This statement is considered the most explicit and public statement by a British defense secretary on a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
After concluding the military exercise, the British aircraft carrier strike group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is expected to depart for Japan and may operate in the waters around Taiwan.
Coincidentally, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated over the weekend that Poles "must be combat-ready" for the next two years. He specifically mentioned that General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of the U.S. European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, recently warned that NATO must be prepared for the possibility that Russia and China could launch wars in Europe and the Pacific simultaneously, with 2027 likely to be a flashpoint.
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