When weeks of tensions escalated into a major border conflict with Thailand last week, former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun ...

Exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy uses Thai-Cambodian border clashes to mobilise nationalist movement and press ...

However, Hun Sen's meddling might say less about Thailand's long-standing political divides, which date back to Pheu Thai's first election win in 2001, and more about Cambodia's domestic politics.

The countries have a history of occasional conflict, but this latest fight comes after an old friendship crumbled.

Hun Sen remains powerful although he stepped down as Cambodia's prime minister in August 2023 and handed over power to Hun Manet, his oldest son. Hun Sen continues to hold several major positions ...

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen delivers a speech during his visit to Oddar Meanchey province, near the Cambodia-Thailand border, June 26, 2025 (Agence Kampuchea Press photo via AP).

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s powerful former leader Hun Sen and Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Thursday made separate visits to border areas as the two ...

Hun Sen remains powerful although he stepped down as Cambodia’s prime minister in August 2023 and handed over power to Hun Manet, his oldest son. Hun Sen continues to hold several major ...