BangkokPost-Dec 17, 2025
The Defense Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an “information war” aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute. Ministry spokesman RAdm Surasant Kongsiri said on Tuesday that the confirmation followed the disclosure by the STRONG Anti-Corruption Club Thailand of a confidential document showing Cambodia had engaged National Consulting Services, Inc. to provide government relations and public relations services in the United States. The use of lobbyists was evident from the appearance of foreign nationals calling for international intervention, as shown in images and video clips filmed at various locations in Cambodia, RAdm Surasant said. These activities appeared designed to create an atmosphere of sympathy for Cambodia on the global stage, he said. RAdm Surasant stressed that Thailand’s military operations were formulated and conducted without any intention of harming civilians and accused Cambodia of attempting to portray itself as a victim through emotional appeals unsupported by verifiable evidence. He added that Thailand would continue to manage what he described as “three battlefields” — military, diplomatic, and information — with the shared goal of restoring lasting peace along the border. Read more at:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3157845/cambodia-hires-us-lobbyists.
