Land

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

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-

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. ...

Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/people-return-home-but-fear-persists-as-thailand-violates-ceasefire-agreement

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

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 ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-tensions-flare-as-thai-troops-lay-barbed-wire-seize-homes-in-banteay-meanchey

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. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fresh-claims-that-thai-soldiers-destroyed-homes-installed-barricades-in-banteay-meanchey

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/

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