Land
Defence ministry offer commiserations over latest land mine ‘incident’
The Ministry of National Defence has expressed condolences regarding an August 27 landmine explosion that resulted in injuries to a Thai soldier at the Cambodia-Thailand Border area. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-offer-commiserations-over-latest-land-mine-incident--1
CMAA dismiss mine laying accusations, urge Thais to refrain from troop movements
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has strongly rejected allegations made by the Royal Thai Army that Cambodia planted new landmines along the border near Ta Krabey Temple, after a Thai soldier was severely injured in a landmine explosion. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-dismiss-mine-laying-accusations-urge-thais-to-refrain-from-troop-movements
International demining groups confirm border mines are old, not new
International demining organisations have backed Cambodia’s claim that mines discovered near the Thai border are “remnants of past conflicts”, not new deployments, with the issue being officially acknowledged by the Ottawa Convention committee. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/international-demining-groups-confirm-border-mines-are-old-not-new
Ministries consulting on draft of national master land use plan
At least 11 key ministries and government institutions have begun consultations on the management of the Angkor Archaeological Park and Tonle Sap Lake areas, ahead of preparing Cambodia’s first-ever national master land use plan covering all 1,652 communes nationwide. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministries-consulting-on-draft-of-national-master-land-use-plan
RBC meeting sees agreement on peaceful solutions to border issues
Delegations from the 5th Military Region of Cambodia and the First Army Region of Thailand held a Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting this morning, to determine peaceful solutions to issues on the frontier and prevent misunderstandings that could lead to further clashes. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rbc-meeting-sees-agreement-on-peaceful-solutions-to-border-issues
CMAC head: Thailand trying to turn ‘elephants into ants, ants into elephants’
Heng Ratana, director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC), has hit back at Thailand, accusing it of distorting facts and slandering Cambodia over unexploded munitions, border violations and landmines. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-head-thailand-trying-to-turn-elephants-into-ants-ants-into-elephants-
Formal protest against Thai incursions, barricades
Cambodia has lodged a formal protest against Thailand, which continues to accuse Cambodia of violating its territorial integrity, while urging Thailand to show a genuine commitment to implementing the current Donald Trump-backed ceasefire. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/formal-protest-against-thai-incursions-barricades
Sihanoukville port’s net profit falls by half in Q2’25
The state-owned deep sea port recorded unrealised foreign exchange losses which lowered net profit while revenue rose 30 percent on increased container and cargo throughput. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/sihanoukville-ports-net-profit-falls-by-half-in-q225
All land plots to be registered by end of year, titles to follow
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction is pushing to complete the registration of the Kingdom’s remaining parcels of land by the end of the year. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/all-land-plots-to-be-registered-by-end-of-year-titles-to-follow
Demining specialist shares belief that Thailand used mine incidents as ‘pretext for invasion’
A senior official from the mine action sector has publicly stated that Thailand used landmine incidents as a pretext, or “stepping stone” to invade Cambodian territory. ...
Cambodian JBC slams Thai troops’ ‘unilateral land grab’
The Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC) has lodged a strong protest against what it described as repeated violations by the Thai military along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province earlier this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-jbc-slams-thai-troops-unilateral-land-grab-
Unexploded bomb shown to press as Cambodia counters Thai claims
An unexploded MK-84 sits in a trench next to a damaged shelter in the middle of farmland in Thmar Daun village in Beanteay Ampil district’s Kok Mon commune. ...
Marissa Carruthers and Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/unexploded-bomb-shown-to-press-as-cambodia-counters-thai-claims
People return home but fear persists as Thailand violates ceasefire agreement
Residents near the Cambodia-Thailand border continue to feel fear due to the ongoing incursions by the Thai military into Cambodian territory. The military has installed barbed wire within Cambodia and occupied homes—actions which violate the ceasefire agreement signed on July 28, 2025. ...
China renew backing for Cambodia’s push towards mine-free 2030
Cambodia has expressed gratitude to China for continuing to provide grant assistance for humanitarian mine clearance, a priority effort that has helped protect millions of people and support development across the country. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-renew-backing-for-cambodia-s-push-towards-mine-free-2030
CMAA strongly refutes ongoing Thai allegations of fresh mine laying
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has dismissed claims by a Thai defence spokesperson that Cambodia laid new landmines, resulting in injuries to Thai soldiers on July 16, July 23, August 9 and August 12. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-strongly-refutes-ongoing-thai-allegations-of-fresh-mine-laying
Cambodia welcomes Chinese support for mine clearance in border areas
Cambodia has expressed its gratitude to China for offering humanitarian assistance, including mine clearance support, along the agreed border areas between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-welcomes-chinese-support-for-mine-clearance-in-border-areas
Cambodian JBC slams Thai troops’ ‘unilateral land grab’
The Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC) has lodged a strong protest against what it described as repeated violations by the Thai military along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province earlier this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-jbc-slams-thai-troops-unilateral-land-grab-
Cambodia condemns ‘Thai military incursions’ into mine-contaminated areas
Cambodia has rejected fresh allegations from Thailand that its forces planted new landmines along the border, calling the claims “unfounded and misleading” and accusing Bangkok of violating ceasefire agreements by sending troops into well-documented mine-contaminated areas. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-condemns-thai-military-incursions-into-mine-contaminated-areas-
Border conflict's deep scars: A child's trauma, economic losses and shifting geopolitics
The recent Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has left deep scars: traumatising civilians, disrupting economies and eroding trust. Cambodian reactions are rooted in survival and historical pride, not just nationalism. ...
Prak Chan Thul & Iea Sonita
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-conflicts-deep-scars-a-childs-trauma-economic-losses-and-shifting-geopolitics
Tensions flare as Thai troops lay barbed wire, seize homes in Banteay Meanchey
A recent move by Thai paramilitary forces to set up barbed wire and occupy the area around civilian homes in Banteay Meanchey province has been condemned by Cambodia as a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the action, stating that ...
Observer teams monitoring ceasefire on border
Members of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) departed Phnom Penh this morning for a tour of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, where they will assess the implementation of the current ceasefire agreement. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observer-teams-monitoring-ceasefire-on-border
Fresh claims that Thai soldiers destroyed homes, installed barricades, in Banteay Meanchey
Cambodia has once again demanded that Thailand immediately halt all actions which violate the ceasefire, such as the laying of new barbed wire at the border, which infringes on Cambodia’s sovereignty. The latest Thai provocations reportedly occurred in Banteay Meanchey province. ...
International students explore mine action operations in Cambodia
The Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) gave a briefing on the problem of landmines and explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, as well as the Kingdom’s more than 30 years of efforts to clear mines, to visiting students from the Global Peace ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-students-explore-mine-action-operations-in-cambodia
US firm to build $297 million SEZ along Mekong River
An American company is preparing a $297.6 million investment to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) along the Mekong River, aiming to attract European and US manufacturers while leveraging future transport links to strengthen Cambodia’s role in regional and global trade. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737072/us-firm-to-build-297-million-sez-along-mekong-river/