Journalists in Cambodia and Thailand advised to take care in reporting on the shared border region to avoid provoking potential conflicts and maintain peace.
Headline: Media outlets in Cambodia and Thailand urged to practice caution in reporting Cambodia-Thailand border situation
Subheading: The Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) are encouraging responsible and accurate news coverage
The Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA), two prominent organizations in the journalism industry, have recently expressed their concerns over the dissemination of unverified information regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border situation. This comes after they've observed some media outlets, particularly social media users, releasing details without credible sources [1][3].
This echoes a joint statement on Wednesday that such information has been widely spreading in both countries, causing confusion. The organizations fear that the continued sharing of unverified information might escalate misinformation and misunderstandings between the two nations [1].
To tackle this issue, an urgent online meeting was held on May 28, 2025, between the leadership of both organizations to discuss news coverage related to the Cambodia-Thailand border situation. As a result, they issued two appeals:
- Media outlets in both countries have been urged to exercise caution and refrain from publishing or broadcasting information without credible sources or that is false, especially related to the border situation. This aim is to avoid exploiting the situation for ulterior motives and to restore trust between the two countries [1][3].
- The CCJ and TJA also implored social media users in both countries to carefully weigh the consequences before sharing information concerning the border situation, to mitigate the potential for spreading unnecessary tensions or conflicts [1][3].
The CCJ and TJA share the hope that the ongoing issues along the border will be resolved peacefully through diplomatic means between the governments of both countries. Their aim is to preserve the long-standing relationships between Cambodia and Thailand [1][3].
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Additional Insights:- The ongoing border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have been a source of tension and conflict for years, leading to diplomatic disputes and even military troop deployment [2].- The seamless flow of information among countries, enabled by social media, has both positive and negative impacts. While it allows for instant global communication, it can also lead to the rapid spread of misinformation [2].- The joint declaration by the CCJ and TJA is a clear sign of their commitment to promoting responsible journalism and maintaining reliable information to the public [3].
[1] "CCJ and TJA issue joint appeal for responsible journalism in reporting border problems." Khmer Times. May 30, 2025.
[2] "Social media and its impact on national border conflicts." Asian Journal of Communication, 2018.
[3] "Thai-Cambodian Journalists associations stress on joint efforts to maintain peace among nations." The Nation. May 31, 2025.
In light of escalating border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, both the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) and Thai Journalists Association (TJA) are urging media outlets to practice prudence and prioritize accurate news reporting to avert escalating misinformation. Additionally, these institutions are also urging social media users to exercise caution before sharing information related to the border conflict, to prevent exacerbating tensions between the two nations.
