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Navigating tensions: Scholars call for peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border dispute
The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has a long and complex history, but recent tensions were reignited by the tragic death of a Cambodian soldier on May 28. ...
Interior ministry official: Thai attempts to involve Interpol over leaked call reflects fear of ICJ
In response to a Thai move to take legal action against Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen over a leaked audio message, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has shared his belief that Thailand’s threats to involve Interpol were politically motivated, not criminal. ...
Lawmakers clear path to strip citizenship
Lawmakers unanimously approved a constitutional change Friday paving the way for Cambodians accused of foreign collusion to be stripped of their citizenship, a move critics say could be used to silence dissent. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/lawmakers-clear-path-to-strip-citizenship/
Cambodia considers beefing up defence spending, compulsory military service from 2026
The government is examining an increase to the Kingdom’s defence budget to modernise the military and also intends to implement mandatory military service, starting from next year, with the length of service extended from 18 to 24 months. ...
Defence minister demands public apology for assault on Cambodian soldier at Ta Mone Thom
Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence has demanded that a former Thai patrol soldier, along with Thai authorities, issue a public apology for the unprovoked assault on a Cambodian soldier that took place at Ta Mone Thom temple on July 13. ...
Cambodians can now make KHQR payments in Japan
Cambodia and Japan have launched Phase 1 of a cross-border QR code payment agreement, allowing Cambodian users to enjoy a new payment experience abroad. Through this initiative, Cambodians can now use KHQR via banking or mobile payment apps to scan and pay for goods and ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodians-can-now-make-khqr-payments-in-japan
Bona calls on Thais to address internal issues before worrying about Cambodia
Cambodian government spokesperson Pen Bona has called on the Thai government to urgently address what he called the “disgusting scandals within its own house” and stop dragging Cambodia into their issues. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bona-calls-on-thais-to-address-internal-issues-before-worrying-about-cambodia-
Thai authorities raid Cambodian Senator Kok An’s Thai home and properties
Thai authorities on Tuesday coordinated raids on 19 properties in and around Bangkok linked to Cambodian tycoon and senator Kok An, in a rare crackdown on actors with alleged ties to the cyberscam industry and the latest sign of deteriorating ties between the two countries. ...
Visal Visnu
https://cambojanews.com/thai-authorities-raid-cambodian-senator-kok-ans-thai-home-and-properties/
Cambodia, Singapore strengthen cross-border crime cooperation
Cambodia and Singapore have entered into a landmark agreement which aims to tackle the growing threat of transnational crimes head on. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-singapore-strengthen-cross-border-crime-cooperation
Hun Sen: ‘Strange and rare’ for a country to conduct a poll on an enemy leader
It should be illogical – and indeed laughable – that Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) conducted a poll among its citizens about a Cambodian leader while the two countries are involved in a dispute, noted Senate president Hun Sen. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-strange-and-rare-for-a-country-to-conduct-a-poll-on-an-enemy-leader
New monitoring system aims to eliminate budgetary waste
The Ministry of Civil Service, in cooperation with other government institutions, has established a new monitoring mechanism for the disbursement of salaries and other allowances. The goal is to ensure the correct, targeted use of national funds in accordance with the government’s legal standards and ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-monitoring-system-aims-to-eliminate-budgetary-waste
Phnom Penh sets up anti-scam task force amid rising online scams
Phnom Penh has established a special committee to crack down on online scams, following an order from Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-sets-up-anti-scam-task-force-amid-rising-online-scams/
US announces reduction in Cambodian ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, down to 36% from initial April rate
The US government has reduced the reciprocal tariff rate for Cambodian goods from 49% to 36%, marking the second-largest cut among ASEAN countries after Vietnam. ...
Hun Sen: ‘Thailand has dropped a rock on its own foot’
Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen has publicly commended Thai authorities for their recent operations targeting online crimes within their borders, noting that such actions will help stem the flow of cybercrime into Cambodia. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-thailand-has-dropped-a-rock-on-its-own-foot-
GDI reiterates: Cambodian passports not for sale
Since 1999, Cambodia has granted citizenship to over 5,000 foreigners, with an average of 200 people per year granted the privilege. Candidates must meet the required qualifications and fulfil the conditions stipulated in the Nationality Law. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gdi-reiterates-cambodian-passports-not-for-sale
Khmer wedding UNESCO application on schedule, despite Thai claims
The Ministry of Culture has shared positive progress in its ongoing application to register the traditional Khmer wedding, known as “Khmer Marriage, Khmer Wedding” on UNESCO’s World Intangible Cultural Heritage List. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/khmer-wedding-unesco-application-on-schedule-despite-thai-claims
ACU: Over $10M in civil servant salaries overpaid past 3 years
Over the period from 2022 to 2024, more than $10.7 million in salary payments were found to have been overpaid to civil servants at both the national and sub-national levels, say the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Over $9 million has reportedly been recovered. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/acu-over-10m-in-civil-servant-salaries-overpaid-past-3-years
Thai traders protest $300M losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
Thai traders at Rong Kluea Market in Sa Kaeo province protested earlier today, demanding that the Thai government and authorities urgently negotiate to resolve the border issue, as the current one-month border shutdown has caused businesses in the provinces bordering Cambodia to suffer losses exceeding ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-traders-protest-300m-losses-urge-urgent-resolution-of-border-crisis
Foreign ministry: Thailand continues to evade ICJ, misinterprets 2000 MoU
Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a formal clarification in response to what it described as a “misleading statement” from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the ongoing Cambodian-Thai border disputes and the 2000 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on boundary ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-thailand-continues-to-evade-icj-misinterprets-2000-mou
Precious cargo: Thailand appears to be stalling repatriation of 20 Artefacts
The Post takes a look at 20 long-awaited Khmer artefacts that that were looted from the Kingdom in the 1980s and 90s, before their seizure in Thailand in 2000. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/precious-cargo-thailand-appears-to-be-stalling-repatriation-of-20-artefacts
Foreign ministry clarify ICJ case neither ‘hostile, nor provocative’
Cambodia’s recourse to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) should not be misconstrued as a hostile or provocative act, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation clarified, in a July 4 statement. Rather, it is a peaceful, responsible and lawful measure that reflects Cambodia’s ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-clarify-icj-case-neither-hostile-nor-provocative-
Defence ministry dismiss Thai claims of temple sovereignty as ‘flag-gate’ ramps up tensions
With Cambodia in the process of filing a complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the Ta Krabei, Ta Moan Tauch and Ta Moan Thom temples, and Mum Bei area, the Ministry of National Defence on July 6 rejected “baseless and arrogant claims” ...
Jan-June rice exports see slight increase, top $1 billion
Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-june-rice-exports-see-slight-increase-top-1-billion
Defence minister clarifies: ‘no communication with Thai counterparts’
In a statement issued today, Cambodian Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha responded to remarks made by Thai deputy defence minister General Natthapon Nakpanich. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-minister-clarifies-no-communication-with-thai-counterparts-