AKP Phnom Penh, July 29, 2025 -- Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet said this morning that he cannot rest, even though the frontline situation has eased following the ceasefire that took effect at midnight, in accordance with the agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand at the special meeting in Malaysia yesterday.

In a post on his social media platform, Samdech Thipadei said that many critical tasks lie ahead, including monitoring the situation on the ground, supporting frontline forces, implementing appropriate policies for wounded and fallen soldiers, assisting hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and addressing the large-scale return of Cambodian workers from Thailand.

He added that his top priority in recent days has been to find a swift solution to end the fighting in order to save lives—both military and civilian—in the conflict zones.

“The sooner the fighting stops, the sooner the affected people, especially the displaced, can return to their homes and resume their livelihoods,” he wrote.

“At a time when the nation and our people are facing hardship, I may look a little older because of the gray hairs,” he joked. “Even if I look older and feel a little less strong than I did 10 years ago, my determination to face these challenges remains unwavering. Let’s wait until the army and people are safe, and the country has returned to peace—then it won’t be too late to dye my hair.”

By Heng Panha