International relations

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. ...

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. ...

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

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. ...

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 ...

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

Senior officials in Banteay Meanchey province confirmed on Monday night that the Thai military has ordered the closure of all border crossings with Cambodia. ...

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). ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to the unilateral decision of Thailand’s Military Region 2 to close the Chong Sai Taku-Choub Korki border checkpoint. ...

Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has made it clear that Cambodia may not possess fighter jets or warships but has the capability to defend the country, including air defence systems, anti-tank guns and coastal defence weapons. ...

Despite Cambodia’s aim to welcome 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, workers in Siem Reap’s tourism sector face steep business losses and job migration, leading to food cuts as global instability and Cambodia-Thailand border tensions also drive visitor numbers down. ...

Thailand has summoned Cambodia’s ambassador to formally complain after Senate President Hun Sen publicly shared a recorded phone call with the Thai prime minister discussing the ongoing border dispute. ...

The Thai Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian Ambassador to Thailand at 11am today, June 19, to accept a letter of protest regarding the June 18 leaking of a recording of a phone call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen. ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is reviewing proposed locations for the establishment of a Green Special Economic Zone (SEZ), following a meeting with representatives from the Business Research Institute of Cambodia (BRIC) and Japanese development partners. ...

Since the end of the second round of tariff talks with the United States on June 4-6, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, for the first time on Monday, said that Cambodia is hopeful of securing a successful outcome in the third round of US tariff ...

Cambodia imposed a ban on the import of Thai fruits and vegetables at all border checkpoints—a move analysts say could boost the value of Cambodian agricultural products. Farmers, however, claim the benefits might not be immediate as crops, such as fruits, take time to harvest. ...

The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and representatives of the Chinese embassy announced the launch of the “Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Mine Action” project on June 17, with over $430,000 of funding. ...

A recording of part of a June 15 telephone conversation between Senate president Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtar Shinawatra was leaked this morning, with the two discussing ways to ease the tension at the borders, especially lifting border crossing restrictions. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to comments made by senior Thai politicians, who accused the Cambodian leadership of engaging in “unprofessional” politics related to border issues and meetings, apparently due to the fact that they use social media to communicate with the public. ...