Government
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. ...
Cambodia, governments in regions commit to registering all births, deaths by 2030
Governments across Asia and the Pacific have made a renewed commitment to register every birth and record every death by 2030. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-governments-in-regions-commit-to-registering-all-births-deaths-by-2030
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. ...
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. ...
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
Thai military closes all border checkpoints with Cambodia amid border tensions
Senior officials in Banteay Meanchey province confirmed on Monday night that the Thai military has ordered the closure of all border crossings with Cambodia. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thai-military-closes-all-border-checkpoints-with-cambodia-amid-border-tensions/
Inaugural commission meeting sets strategy for ICJ border dispute case
Cambodia has taken a major step forward in its legal efforts to resolve border disputes with Thailand, following the inaugural meeting of the Commission for the Preparation of Documents for Submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...
Analyst: Cambodia has no choice but to respond in kind if Thailand downgrades diplomatic ties
Following Thailand’s recall of its ambassador last week, the ruling Pheu Thai Party stated that Thailand is in the process of downgrading diplomatic relations with Cambodia. Analysts say Cambodia has little choice but to reciprocate. ...
Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted
Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...
Cambodia moves cautiously towards AI regulation amid rising concerns
Cambodia is finalising its first National AI Strategy to promote ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over unregulated systems, limited data protection laws and a lack of clear legal frameworks to support responsible innovation. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-moves-cautiously-towards-ai-regulation-amid-rising-concerns
Cambodia bans Thai fuel imports as tensions rise
Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a halt to all fuel and gas imports from Thailand starting at midnight, citing sufficient alternative supplies and escalating tensions following a Thai military-led incursion of 150 cyclists into the Ta Moan Thom temple compound. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-bans-thai-fuel-imports-as-tensions-rise
Sellers support Thai fruit ban despite losses; gov’t promotes alternatives
As Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit imports took effect amid border tensions, local traders are grappling with shortages, rising prices, and spoiled stock in Thailand—while officials urge a shift toward alternative markets and domestic produce. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/sellers-support-thai-fruit-ban-despite-losses-govt-promotes-alternatives/
Thai cyclists violate temple agreement
The Ministry of National Defence has warned that Thailand violated an agreement between the armed forces of both countries, which specifies designated times for accessing the Ta Moan Thom Temple. ...