Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry

New York Times - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete by Sui-Lee Wee and Lam Yik FeiDecember 24, 2025 at 06:03 AM

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Thai warplanes have bombed compounds in Cambodia, claiming the targets are scam centers used to defraud people online. The attacks, which began on December 8th, are part of an ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand alleges the bombed locations were covert military hubs, while Cambodia denies this, stating they were casinos and accusing Thailand of violating its territory. Reports indicate foreign workers at the scam centers were not allowed to leave during the attacks, raising concerns from rights activists about the safety of trafficking victims. The clashes have resulted in casualties and displacement, with over 750,000 people displaced.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Siem Reap Province ×240% Pen Bona 50% O’Smach ×260% Pheap Sreymean ×470% Thailand ×790% Cambodia ×890%

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scam industry 100% cambodia 90% thailand 90% border dispute 70% trafficking victims 60% warplanes 60% online fraud 50% military targets 50% o’smach 40%

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Very Negative

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New York Times - World

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Thailand

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