On January 2 and 3, 2026, the world’s media reported that the Thai military had invaded Cambodian territory after the ceasefire came into effect, placing containers, barbed wire, and a national flag on Cambodian territory and declaring it their own. The media cited the statement of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirming the invasion of Cambodian territory by the Thai military. The occupation of Cambodian territory by the Thai army after the ceasefire and the destruction of people’s homes and infrastructure are clear violations of the fundamental principles of international law, as well as international humanitarian law and human rights law. The media reported on Thailand’s plan to illegally annex some areas of Cambodia. The article written by the French news agency AFP was picked up by various media outlets such as the South China Morning Post, CNA, The Strats Times, Barrons, Inquirer, UCA News, WION, etc. Traditional and new media outlets in the country also took action. In the future, a veteran Thai journalist warned Thailand that “….  But Thailand could lose the war in the eyes of the international community. Thailand is seen as an aggressor and a bad actor. Aljazeera, one of the three major news outlets in the world (CNN, BBC) with the largest audience in the world, reported that Thailand used force to seize Cambodian territory. They cannot lie to the world! Truth kills lies!