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I am a daughter of Cambodia. I grew up in Sihanoukville. I have no political ambition Friday, August 8, 2025
I'm
a daughter of Cambodia. I grew up in Sihanoukville. I have no political
ambition, nor do I want anything more than what I need in life. I like
to share my thoughts because I want to help.
I must
speak out if I see danger. Based on my analysis of the recent conflict
between Thailand and Cambodia, I see an imminent threat in the coming
years: Thailand will invade and occupy 6 of Cambodia's provinces by
2075. The invasion is not a distant possibility, but a looming danger
that we must address now. Thailand will want Koh Kong, Pursat,
Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, and Siem Reap back.
Thailand wants all the territories that it ceded to France in 1893.
Thailand is no longer a passive nation. It's becoming more assertive and
aggressive in its territorial claims. One can tell which direction a
country is heading based on the rhetoric coming from its leaders and
citizens, and the rhetoric is alarming. Thailand has imprinted the toxic
seed of ambition in the minds of the new generation. The seed will bear
fruit in the next several decades.
Thailand
has consolidated its power under the monarchy, and there's no turning
back. Thailand revoked the monarchy's power in the early 1900s, but 100
years later, it has partially restored the monarchy's power. The
civilian power is just a pony show for international observers.
The
first stage of war is an information campaign within the country to
gain public support. The second stage is to test the international
response. What just happened was just the second stage. Unfortunately
for Thailand, they never thought Donald Trump would intervene. With the
threat of higher tariffs and the collapse of Thailand's economy, Thai
territorial ambition came to a screeching halt.
However,
Donald Trump won't be here forever for Cambodia. The United States has a
term limit. He's only here for three more years. Thailand has time on
its side. In the future, Thailand may no longer rely on the US market.
As
the world advances, so does military technology. Thailand's use of
drones to bomb Cambodia was just a taste of what's to come. By 2050,
Thailand's military will be far more advanced than Cambodia's. We're
talking about swarm drones, stealth fighter jets, humanoid soldiers, and
naval drones. Cambodia would be outgunned and outmatched. It's like
bringing a gun to a knife fight. By 2100, seizing half of Cambodia would
be a cakewalk, and not even Vietnam would dare to face off with
Thailand.
It's
time for Cambodia to turn a new page. Cambodia's foreign policy needs
to be updated. It's time to bring in the big guns. It's time to bring in
the cowboys from the United States of America. Cambodia needs to amend
the constitution and invite the United States to build and operate a
military base west of Siem Reap, Cambodia. This base would be under
Cambodian sovereignty, with the US military providing support and
protection. What better way to stop Thailand than to have the world's
number one military at its doorstep? Besides, aren't they allies?
America's military base in Cambodia would stop Thailand's ambitions for
good.
The
United States would protect Cambodia's sovereign territory for hundreds
of years to come. No neighbor would dare try to invade Cambodia again.
How do we know this? Over 50 countries have US military bases, and they
are all safe. Nobody invades them. Saudi Arabia is a monarchy, but it
has a US military base. The Philippines' former and current presidents
are father and son, but it has a US military base. Qatar and the United
Arab Emirates are all kingdoms, but they have a US military base.
The
US does not want anybody's territory anymore - not by force. Just look
at World War 2, the US returned all the countries to their owner. The US
is an ocean away from Cambodia. They would be doing us a favor, not the
other way around. If the US wanted other people's territory, it would
not have given back the Philippines after Spain lost the war. The US's
actions in the past demonstrate its commitment to respecting the
sovereignty of other nations, and we can trust that it will do the same
for Cambodia.
What
are the benefits of having a US military base in Cambodia besides
protection? There are significant economic opportunities that come with
hosting a US military base. Investors would feel more confident in their
investment. The government would be more stable. Tourism would likely
increase. The US military would spend money locally, injecting billions
into our economy every year. The military base is not just about
protection, but about a brighter economic future for Cambodia.
In
1860, King Ang Doung and King Norodom requested the French as a
counterbalance to the influence of neighboring states. It's time for
Cambodia to do the same, but this time it's the world's number one
superpower, the United States of America. Currently, Cambodia risks
losing half of its western territories, if not all its territories, if
it does not adapt to the changing geopolitical landscape. Unfortunately,
even in modern times, nations still invade each other, as we see with
the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
I
ask all citizens to share this with their friends, so that our
government can consider this course of action. Your support and voice
are crucial in this decision. Let's stand together for the future of our
beloved Cambodia.
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