Why has this Cambodian "Thunder Operation" been so intense?

Many brothers have been asking: Why is this wave so big? Haven't there been several "rectifications" before? What exactly is this time aiming for? Let me briefly analyze a few key points behind it.

The round in April was more of a "face-saving project."

At that time, it was an important occasion for high-level visits between China and Cambodia, and dozens of cooperation agreements were signed, covering investment, finance, trade, and security cooperation. That round of crackdowns was mainly to show an "in cooperation with governance" attitude in front of the international community, focusing on statements, not clearing the field.

At that time, the cleanup mainly focused on specific areas in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, with short action time and small impact. A small group of people were deported, and a few small parks were closed, which was a kind of performative cooperation "for the higher-ups to see." Those who should be hit were hit, and those who should stay stayed.

But the situation in July has completely changed.

This time it's not just "for show," but genuinely taking on multi-national pressure to "settle accounts":

The United Nations specifically criticized human trafficking and forced labor issues;

The United States continued to apply pressure, issuing warnings of financial and visa sanctions;

Thailand has already publicly complained, stating that the "source of telecom fraud" is in the neighboring country;

Vietnam, Laos, China, and other countries have also sent representatives to express strong dissatisfaction with the wave of victims of telecom fraud.

With multi-national coordination and simultaneous domestic and international advancement, the Cambodian side is truly in a difficult position, unable to proceed without handling it, and unable to justify without taking decisive actions.

This time, the focus is not on "points" but on "areas."

From Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh, expanding to Kampong Cham, Sihanoukville, Poipet, Pursat, Kampong Thom...

From single nationality checks, upgraded to concentrated arrests of people from multiple countries;

From temporary checks, upgraded to systematic, phased, inter-provincial chain strikes.

Even some parks are reported to be "completely eradicated," with blockades, power cuts, and internet cuts all at once, much harsher than before.

Simply put: this is not "acting," this is "using the knife."

The current strategy of the Cambodian side is more like "bloodletting to stop loss," clearing out some people and some parks to show governance results to the outside world and thereby gain a breathing space. But this process is inevitably accompanied by more indiscriminate cleansing, and real "carpet-style arrests" are underway.

Brothers need to see the situation clearly, it is no longer the stage of "just hiding and it will pass," the real "life and death race" has begun.