Hein used to report his work to Hun Sen almost every day! Hun Sen strongly criticized Hein and Thai Prime Minister Puea Tantak.
In recent days, Thai Prime Minister Puea Tantak and former Prime Minister Hein have expressed their views on the Thailand-Cambodia border issue and some important domestic differences. Many of these contents involve real problems in Thailand, and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen took this opportunity to attack Hein and his daughter.
In a social media post on July 13, Hun Sen said: "As I stated in Preah Vihear Province on June 27, 2025, it is undeniable that network fraud bosses are prevalent throughout Thailand, with Bangkok being a hub for cybercriminals and large-scale money laundering activities. This criminal network is increasingly spreading from Thailand to Cambodia."
Hun Sen emphasized that this was also Hein's view. On July 9, 2025, Hein publicly admitted in a television interview that major online scammers freely reside in luxury apartments worth billions of Thai baht in Bangkok and freely travel between neighboring countries.
"Therefore, I call on world leaders and ASEAN leaders to recognize Hein's revelations. Moreover, I urge Thai politicians to stop accusing Cambodia without evidence, while turning a blind eye to their own country, as their country has become a paradise for fraud, drugs, and money laundering networks."
"In addition, the suspended Puea Tantak stated that closing the border with Cambodia to combat online gambling would constitute serious political misconduct in relations with a neighboring country. This issue requires governments to cooperate regionally to tackle various forms of transnational crime."
"Just a few days ago, I saw a news article stating that Hein declared there would be no war between the two countries' armies, but 'this is a diving competition - whoever can stay underwater longer will win.' In my understanding, Hein referred to the endurance required to maintain the border closure, indicating that the country that can endure longer will win. If this is true, then the mastermind behind the border closure is none other than Hein himself. Regardless of how long it takes, Cambodia is committed to playing this game. The real concern is whether those who encourage this game will collapse before the game itself ends."
"In a way, I may need more than three hours to fully explain Hein - I have helped him from 2006 to 2025."
"On the night of June 15, 2025, Hein demanded the removal of the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin, so that the Pheu Thai Party could take control of the Ministry of Interior."
"In my personal opinion, I am not surprised by Hein's betrayal. He even betrayed his own country, so it is not surprising that he would betray people of different nationalities like me. However, Hein should not forget the many things he told me, seeking my advice, such as dismissing a Defense Minister within 24 hours, and his insults to the Thai monarchy, both past and present."
"Some Thai intellectuals commented that I have a clear understanding of the Thai political landscape. How could I not know when Hein provided me with the latest updates almost every day, week, or month, and sought my opinions? These matters are unrelated to Cambodian affairs, but rather related to his politics in Thailand."
Original text: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1837679601335324/
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