OBSERVATIONS, REFLECTION FROM CAMBODIA-THAI COVERAGE 1/8 Many locals have thanked CNA for coming to Cambodia But thanks must also be given to the govt who responded to my appeal for me to cover the story here

2/8 My team and I hit the ground running once we reached Siem Reap We established presence by regularly filing news lines, updates, videos, PTCs, photos and observations to reflect the latest on the ground

3/8 We’re lucky to have with us capable local fixers and translators This made it easy for my team and I to speak to everyday people and news-gather

4/8 Many Cambodians appealed to me to “be fair & objective” That’s exactly what I’m trained to do as a journalist: Being fair, balanced and objective in my reporting while also reflecting my news agency’s ethos of being accurate, timely and contextual

5/8 Operating in such an environment isn’t easy We’re near active clash sites & must navigate the sensitivities & complexities that come with the story We’ve interviewed a range of people from injured soldiers & patriotic volunteers to emotional victims

6/8 That’s where years of experience and training came in handy When I speak as a journalist, I weed out emotions so that I am clear headed I’m also always careful with my words One wrong word, one careless step and my credibility will be lost

7/8 My guiding principle in accurate reporting: Always attribute, never give my opinion Eg, in one live cross, I reported on Cambodia’s response to Thai allegations saying Cambodia breached ceasefire I made sure I quoted Cambodian defence ministry

8/8 On a lighter note, I’m reminded by how warm Cambodians are My team and I have witnessed support & love Cambodians have for one another While I’m expected to see the worst during such a time, I’m heartened I also manage to see the best in its people

@ChannelNewsAsia Thanks to all the incredible journalists seeking the truth and for their objective reporting.

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@ChannelNewsAsia It is truly painful to be a victim, yet be called a villain… When we cry out for help, but our voices go unheard… All we want is nothing more than at least one person to stand for the truth out there. We thank you to you also CNA, for your efforts in reporting from both sides.

@ChannelNewsAsia And who’s cover Thailand side of story??

@ChannelNewsAsia Wai Kit, for the past weeks, I turned in to CNA just to watch your reporting. Thanks for showing to the world what’s rly happening on the ground in Cambodia & do so with fairness and objectivity. Respect!

@ChannelNewsAsia Really thankful for your efforts to dive into the truth of Cambodia, while many ignored

@ChannelNewsAsia Cambodian needs peace

@ChannelNewsAsia Much appricited

@ChannelNewsAsia Cambodia 🇰🇭 needs peace ❤️

@ChannelNewsAsia I am really grateful for the real news so that the world can know the truth about Cambodia and Thailand.

@ChannelNewsAsia We greatly appreciated your team hardworking and aired the truth news from Cambodia 🇰🇭. Cambodian want Peace.

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you bong 🙏

@ChannelNewsAsia Driven by fear and persecution from Thai extremists, thousands Cambodian workers have chosen to return home.

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you for coming to Cambodia 🙏

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@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you for being a professional journalist in the midst of fake news, accusations and confusion. Your work helps sustaining ceasefire and saving lives!

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you for reporting the truth 🙏

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you brother for your coming 🇰🇭🙏

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank from Cambodia , Salute 🫡

@ChannelNewsAsia មនុស្សបាត់ខ្លួន

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you, brother, for being impartial and standing for the truth in these difficult times.

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank from Cambodia🇰🇭

@ChannelNewsAsia Orkun Wai Kit.

@ChannelNewsAsia Have you seen the death bodies of Cambodia soldier have been left rotting in the forest?

@ChannelNewsAsia Thanks for coming to Cambodia for the representation of the world eyes.

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you so much sir. Cambodia will not forget you for standing on the truth ❤️🥺

@ChannelNewsAsia So much appreciate

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank for coming to Cambodia 🇰🇭

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you for your reporting on this issue to show the world 💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏

@ChannelNewsAsia I’m really appreciate for your hardworking and revealed the truth. Cambodian needs peace

@ChannelNewsAsia Thank you so much brother for your covering the truth about this clash. The truth must be heard, and the justice must be met for #Cambodia and #cambodian people 🇰🇭🥰

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