Phnom penh: The National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia last night issued a strong petition condemning what it described as Thailand's 'brutal and inhumane invasion,' warning that the continued escalation threatens Cambodia's sovereignty, regional stability, and the rules-based international order.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the National Assembly stated that Thailand has carried out large-scale military operations using heavy weaponry, including F-16 and T-50TH fighter jets, warships, toxic gas, and cluster munitions, striking 80-90 kilometres deep into Cambodia's sovereign territory across several provinces where civilian populations reside.
The petition highlighted that these acts are a grave violation of Cambodia's sovereignty and a blatant breach of international law. It further explained that the attacks have caused widespread harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. The National Assembly stressed that Thailand's actions represent a clear violation of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Agreement, witnessed by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his capacity as ASEAN Chair.
Since December 7, 2025, Thai military operations have indiscriminately conducted aerial bombardments and shelling against civilian areas. The Ministry of Interior reported that 30 Cambodian civilians have been killed and 87 others injured. More than 630,000 people have been displaced, including nearly 332,000 women and over 202,000 children, as of 6:00 p.m. on December 24.
The petition also emphasized unprecedented destruction to cultural and historical heritage, including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Preah Vihear Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, and Tamone Thom Temple. After 18 consecutive days of hostilities, the situation has escalated from border incidents into a full-scale war of invasion, with Thai ground forces entering civilian homes inside Cambodian territory.
The National Assembly declared that the systematic destruction of civilian lives, cultural heritage, schools, pagodas, and civilian infrastructure constitutes crimes against humanity. It warned that international indifference would set a dangerous precedent, legitimizing the law of the jungle and leaving no small country safe in the future.
In its concluding appeal, the National Assembly called on the international community, the United Nations, and parliaments worldwide to exert pressure on Thailand to immediately and unconditionally cease all military operations within Cambodian territory and to ensure that Thailand is held accountable under international law.