Cambodia-Thailand Border Flare-Up: Hun Sen Denies Fleeing As War Rumours Intensify

A political storm erupted after Thai media claimed Cambodia’s former Prime Minister Hun Sen had fled amid rising border tensions with Thailand. Local Cambodian outlets quickly denied the reports, stating Hun Sen remains in the country and is remotely coordinating military efforts alongside Prime Minister Hun Manet. The escalating border conflict is turning into a dangerous proxy war, with China backing Cambodia and the U.S. supporting Thailand. Watch