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Thumbs down on proposal to strip Khmer citizenship; risk of being abused

Senate president Hun Sen has proposed amending the Cambodian Constitution to strip the citizenship of Cambodians who are found conspiring or colluding with foreign forces to undermine national interests — opponents and commentators argue the move is unnecessary. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thumbs-down-on-proposal-to-strip-khmer-citizenship-risk-of-being-abused/

Hun Sen: Thaksin family friendship shattered by Paetongtarn’s insults and dishonesty

Senate president Hun Sen has shared his regret that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has caused the 30-year friendship between him and Thaksin Shinawatra to come to an end. He also apportioned blame for stalled border issue resolutions to her “dishonesty” and “insults toward her ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-thaksin-family-friendship-shattered-by-paetongtarn-s-insults-and-dishonesty

Deported Cambodian blacklisted as ‘national security threat’

A Cambodian woman who previously worked in Thailand has been placed on a blacklist by Thai authorities, permanently barring her from re-entering the neighbouring Kingdom in the future. She was previously detained for two nights by Thai authorities on charges of illegally entering the country ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deported-cambodian-blacklisted-as-national-security-threat-

Thai-Cambodia border closed to cargo traffic

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) has announced that it will not permit any type of cargo transport to enter, exit, or transit through any international border checkpoints or regional checkpoints along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-cambodia-border-closed-to-cargo-traffic

35 investment projects granted incentives in Preah Sihanouk

The Preah Sihanouk Province Investment Promotion Working Group Wednesday approved in principle a new wave of 35 investment and business projects with a total capital of approximately $327 million. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501707730/35-investment-projects-granted-incentives-in-preah-sihanouk/

Farewell, ‘brother’: Hun Sen warns he will expose Thaksin for betraying him

Senate president Hun Sen has sent a blunt message to the man who he once described as his “Godbrother” – former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – accused Thaksin of betraying him and warning that he will expose his treasonous actions, including betraying the Thai ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/farewell-brother-hun-sen-warns-he-will-expose-thaksin-for-betraying-him

Hun Sen warns border conflict may be prolonged

Senate president Hun Sen travelled to Oddar Meanchey province to meet with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) troops stationed at the border this afternoon, June 26. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-warns-border-conflict-may-be-prolonged

Manet: Cambodia waiting to see who holds ‘real power’ in Thailand

Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained that Cambodia is waiting to see who holds real power and a clear position in Thailand — someone the Kingdom can trust enough to work with to find a joint solution for the benefit of both countries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-cambodia-waiting-to-see-who-holds-real-power-in-thailand-

PM praises police for contribution to sovereignty, territorial integrity

The head of the government has praised the border police force for their effective cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), noting that they have courageously made many kinds of sacrifices to defend Cambodia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring it remains stable and ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-praises-police-for-contribution-to-sovereignty-territorial-integrity

Senate president Hun Sen appointed senior logistics officer during visit to border zone

Former Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun Sen has announced he has been appointed Senior Logistics Officer for the armed forces at the request of commanders. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/senate-president-hun-sen-appointed-senior-logistics-officer-during-visit-to-border-zone

Interior minister: Thailand claims borders open, yet people barred from crossing

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has raised questions about the sincerity of Thai authorities. He cited several issues, from the killing of a Cambodian soldier to the closure of borders to the dissemination of “false” information to the world regarding ongoing border issues with Cambodia. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-minister-thailand-claims-borders-open-yet-people-barred-from-crossing

Cambodia, Kazakhstan discuss expanding tourism cooperation

Cambodia and the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan have exchanged views on strengthening and expanding new areas of cooperation, particularly in the field of bilateral tourism. In 2024 alone, over 4,000 Kazakh nationals visited the Kingdom. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-kazakhstan-discuss-expanding-tourism-cooperation

Cambodia-Thailand flights operating as usual

Despite Thailand’s unilateral decision to close all land borders with Cambodia on the night of June 23, flight operations between Cambodia and Thailand are continuing as usual up to the present. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-flights-operating-as-usual

Govt offers jobs to workers returning from Thailand

Joint teams from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and the National Employment Agency (NEA) are offering a detailed briefing on local job opportunities across various provinces to citizens returning from Thailand. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706271/govt-offers-jobs-to-workers-returning-from-thailand/

PM urges support for local products

Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday called on all citizens to support locally made products and work diligently in cultivating and processing goods for both personal use and broader consumption. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501706267/pm-urges-support-for-local-products/

Can Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand return to good jobs?

The question whether Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand will return home to better jobs and livelihood remains uncertain amid escalating tensions. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/can-cambodian-migrant-workers-in-thailand-return-to-good-jobs

Thai military closes all land borders, but deals reached at a few to allow citizens to return home

Thailand has fully enforced the closure of all land border crossings with Cambodia, restricting entry into the country, while allowing citizens who wish to return home. ...

Khuon Narim and Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/thai-military-closes-all-land-borders-but-deals-reached-at-a-few-to-allow-citizens-to-return-home/

Government spokesperson highlights ‘irrational’ claims by Thai leader

A Cambodian government spokesperson has pointed out “irrational claims” made by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. On June 23, she claimed that Thailand had decided to cut electricity, internet, and oil and gas supplies to Cambodia, when in fact Cambodia had already shut down these ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-spokesperson-highlights-irrational-claims-by-thai-leader

Authorities destroy 340kg of seized narcotics

To mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, nearly 350 kilogrammes of narcotics and over 30,000 pills were incinerated during a June 23 ceremony in Battambang province. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-destroy-340kg-of-seized-narcotics

Tourism minister lauds role of Kingdom’s tour guides

The Minister of Tourism has urged the Kingdom’s tour guides to strengthen their commitment and contribute to promoting Cambodia’s tourism potential to people of all nationalities around the world, encouraging more visitors to travel and explore. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-minister-lauds-role-of-kingdom-s-tour-guides?_gl=1*1b16gwu*_gcl_au*MTcxOTY3NTA2My4xNzQ3MzYwNDAz*_ga*Nzg5NDM0MDI2LjE2NjI0MzM2MTg.*_ga_R70MJXK09N*czE3NTA3NTUwMDEkbzcxMyRnMSR0MTc1MDc1NTYxNyRqNDckbDAkaDE3NjI5NjY3NTU.

Thailand clocks tourists from entering Cambodia as their border tensions soar

Thailand began imposing land border restrictions Monday including blocking tourists heading into Cambodia as the two countries engage in retaliation in their border dispute. ...

Kiripost staff
https://kiripost.com/stories/thailand-blocks-tourists-from-entering-cambodia-as-their-border-tensions-soar

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