A: Hey buddy! Got a minute? Something big happening between Cambodia and Thailand.
B: Oh? What's up?
A: Seems like some military clashes started in their border region, and it's not looking good. Even civilians are getting caught in the crossfire!
B: Whoa, that sounds serious...
A: Yeah, so Malaysia's Prime Minister suggested an immediate ceasefire yesterday.
B: And? Did they agree?
A: Well, Cambodia said yes at first, but then changed their mind. Thailand says it accepted the proposal but claims Cambodia keeps attacking.
B: This is getting more complicated...
A: On top of that, Thailand's acting PM accused Cambodia of targeting hospitals and residential areas, calling it a violation of international law.
B: That sounds terrible! Whoa...
A: Sadly, both sides reported casualties. Thailand said at least 14 people are dead and over 40 injured. Cambodia confirmed one death and five injuries.
B: I hope it gets resolved soon... This is really concerning.
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The leader of Malaysia wants to stop a conflict between Cambodia and Thailand going from bad to worse. He's proposed a ceasefire. But his Cambodian counterpart accuses Thailand of turning it down.
Military clashes erupted on Thursday in the disputed border region between Cambodia and Thailand. Civilians on both sides have reportedly been caught in the firing line.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim proposed an immediate ceasefire on Thursday.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said via social media on Friday that Thailand had agreed, but later reversed its position.
Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of targeting hospitals and residential areas. He described the attacks as a "severe violation of international law and humanitarian principles."
Thai officials said via social media that they have accepted the proposal and would consider a pause. But they also accused the Cambodian side of continuing to attack.
Officials in Thailand say at least 14 people including residents are dead, and more than 40 others injured. Cambodian media quote authorities as saying one civilian is dead and five others injured.
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Quiz 1:
What did Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim propose on Thursday regarding the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand?
A. Withdrawal of troops from the border region
B. Immediate ceasefire
C. Increased military action against Thailand
D. Economic sanctions against Cambodia
Quiz 2:
What was the initial response of the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to the proposed ceasefire by Thailand?
A. Acceptance and agreement
B. Accusation that Thailand turned down the proposal
C. Request for more time to consider the proposal
D. Demand for an immediate implementation of the ceasefire
Quiz 3:
What did Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accuse the Cambodian side of, in relation to the military clashes?
A. Turning down the proposed ceasefire
B. Targeting hospitals and residential areas
C. Initiating the conflict first
D. Violating international law and humanitarian principles
B: Oh? What's up?
A: Seems like some military clashes started in their border region, and it's not looking good. Even civilians are getting caught in the crossfire!
B: Whoa, that sounds serious...
A: Yeah, so Malaysia's Prime Minister suggested an immediate ceasefire yesterday.
B: And? Did they agree?
A: Well, Cambodia said yes at first, but then changed their mind. Thailand says it accepted the proposal but claims Cambodia keeps attacking.
B: This is getting more complicated...
A: On top of that, Thailand's acting PM accused Cambodia of targeting hospitals and residential areas, calling it a violation of international law.
B: That sounds terrible! Whoa...
A: Sadly, both sides reported casualties. Thailand said at least 14 people are dead and over 40 injured. Cambodia confirmed one death and five injuries.
B: I hope it gets resolved soon... This is really concerning.
----------------
The leader of Malaysia wants to stop a conflict between Cambodia and Thailand going from bad to worse. He's proposed a ceasefire. But his Cambodian counterpart accuses Thailand of turning it down.
Military clashes erupted on Thursday in the disputed border region between Cambodia and Thailand. Civilians on both sides have reportedly been caught in the firing line.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim proposed an immediate ceasefire on Thursday.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said via social media on Friday that Thailand had agreed, but later reversed its position.
Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of targeting hospitals and residential areas. He described the attacks as a "severe violation of international law and humanitarian principles."
Thai officials said via social media that they have accepted the proposal and would consider a pause. But they also accused the Cambodian side of continuing to attack.
Officials in Thailand say at least 14 people including residents are dead, and more than 40 others injured. Cambodian media quote authorities as saying one civilian is dead and five others injured.
----------------
Quiz 1:
What did Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim propose on Thursday regarding the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand?
A. Withdrawal of troops from the border region
B. Immediate ceasefire
C. Increased military action against Thailand
D. Economic sanctions against Cambodia
Quiz 2:
What was the initial response of the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to the proposed ceasefire by Thailand?
A. Acceptance and agreement
B. Accusation that Thailand turned down the proposal
C. Request for more time to consider the proposal
D. Demand for an immediate implementation of the ceasefire
Quiz 3:
What did Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accuse the Cambodian side of, in relation to the military clashes?
A. Turning down the proposed ceasefire
B. Targeting hospitals and residential areas
C. Initiating the conflict first
D. Violating international law and humanitarian principles
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Summary
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim proposed an immediate ceasefire amidst ongoing military clashes between Cambodia and Thailand. While Cambodian PM Hun Manet initially agreed, he later retracted the acceptance. The Thai acting PM accused Cambodia of targeting civilian areas, including
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250726_03/
Date: July 26, 2025
Created: 2025/07/27 07:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:13
Last Read: 2025/07/27 09:24