"Cambodia Urges Global Brands Sourcing from Thailand to Protect Migrant Workers Amid Rising Violence", 28 July 2025

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) is calling on all global brands and buyers sourcing from Thailand to play an active role in closely monitoring and protecting Cambodia's migrant workers' well-being and fair working conditions in respect of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

…, the call came after an increase in the number of assaults, discrimination, violent pressure and threats to safety against Cambodian migrant workers. This has been captured in viral footage on social media that was committed by Thai extremist groups.

The statement said the attack targeted mostly Cambodian nationals. “These developments raise serious concerns about the safety and well-being of Cambodian citizens and migrant workers in Thailand, and highlight the risk posed by racially motivated hostility.”

Thailand is a member of the ILO and International Organisation for Migration (IOM). “We call on international brands, buyers, and consumers to closely monitor the evolving situation,” MLVT said.

“We urge you to actively engage with your suppliers and stakeholders to help ensure that the principles of decent work, non-discrimination and responsible business conduct are fully respected and upheld throughout your supply chains.”

A collection of footage shows Thai citizens tearing down the Cambodian flag, among other flags of ASEAN countries. One Cambodian worker was also beaten after he responded "yes" when a group of Thai teenagers asked him, "Are you Cambodian?" However, the video has since been deleted.

Another brutal beating of a Cambodian migrant worker is shown in video footage, depicting six Thai individuals assaulting him, resulting in injuries to the right side of his face, which was covered in blood.

In the past five days of armed clashes, nearly 400,000 Cambodian immigrant workers have returned home…