Cambodia Alleges Thai Encroachment, Seeks French Intervention

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet raised border disputes with Thailand during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, alleging Thai occupation of Cambodian territory.

Manet claimed Thai troops occupied Cambodian land, destroyed homes, and prevented citizens from returning, asserting Cambodia's legal claim to the territory.

Cambodia emphasized its commitment to resolving issues peacefully under international law and agreements with Thailand, while seeking French adherence to legal principles.

Cambodia declared its intention to reclaim its territory through all possible means, weighing the effectiveness and benefits of various approaches.

The report notes Cambodia's government has taken a firm stance on border issues, referencing past treaties and seeking international support.

Siam Sniper News analyzed the border situation, highlighting Cambodia's historical military defeats against Thailand and its subsequent appeals to France.

Cambodia's strategy of appealing to France, its former colonial power, is described as a tactic of a 'loser' seeking to involve a third party.

Cambodia is seeking French support for its case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding border disputes.

Cambodia's government has outlined border policies, attempting to leverage historical French treaties, and France has indicated willingness to provide maps and documents.

France, as a former colonial power, is offering to mediate border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia using historical legal documents and maps.

Netizens reacted strongly, suggesting Thailand should use this opportunity to reopen historical cases like Preah Vihear and renegotiate treaties with France.

The discussion delves into historical instances where Thailand lost territories, including four provinces, to France during the colonial era.

The video highlights past French actions that resulted in Thailand ceding territory, including the loss of Koh Kong (Prachant Khiriเขต).

Information from the 'Borankannama' page details how Koh Kong, originally Siamese, became part of Cambodia due to French colonial policies.

Following the colonization of Vietnam and Cambodia, France expanded its influence towards Laos, pressuring Siam with its superior military power.

The 1893 crisis (R.S. 112) involved a French naval blockade of Bangkok, leading to Siam ceding territories east of the Mekong River.

Siam was compelled to sign a treaty with France in October 1893, agreeing to unfavorable terms under duress.

France occupied Chanthaburi from 1893 as leverage to ensure Siam's compliance with treaty obligations.

France pressured Siam into another treaty in 1903, exchanging the return of Chanthaburi for territories on the right bank of the Mekong, including Luang Prabang and Champasak.

In 1903, France occupied Trat and its islands, including Koh Kong, as a guarantee for Siam's adherence to the treaty, delaying the return of Chanthaburi.

In 1906, France proposed an exchange: Trat for the Siamese eastern provinces of Battambang, Siem Reap, and Sisophon, which Siam accepted to regain Trat.

Koh Kong (Prachant Khiriเขต) was not returned and became part of Cambodia under French rule, leading to demographic shifts.

In 1963 and 1964, regulations were imposed in Koh Kong prohibiting the use of the Thai language and the presence of Thai books, with penalties for violations.

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