Le Figaro Labels Thailand 'Aggressor' in Cambodia-Thailand Border Report

French daily Le Figaro has described Thailand as an "aggressor" in an investigative report examining the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border, pointing to the occupation of parts of Cambodian territory. The report, shared by Minister of Information H.E. Neth Pheaktra, was written by journalist Jean-Luc Moreau Deleris following his visit to Cambodia in March 2026 and published on August 28. It follows recent coverage of the border situation by French newspapers Le Monde and Libération. According to the report, Le Figaro highlighted damage to Cambodian cultural heritage, including Preah Vihear and Ta Krabei temples, and examined the historical and legal basis of Cambodia’s position, referring to the Franco-Siamese Treaties of 1904 and 1907, border maps, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment of 1962, and its 2013 interpretation. The report portrayed Cambodia as the militarily weaker party while highlighting its pursuit of diplomatic and legal avenues to resolve the border issue. Meanwhile, Thailand was depicted as the militarily stronger side and accused in the report of using force and attempting to create a fait accompli and alter the situation on the ground. The report further featured photographs taken by the journalist during his reporting trips to Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Banteay Meanchey provinces. These photographs have also been exhibited in France to provide the public with a firsthand view of the situation in Cambodia.