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Despite Trump ceasefire calls, Thai attacks intensify
Despite a ceasefire mediated by President Donald Trump, Thai troops continue to launch aggressive attacks on Cambodian territory, using heavy weaponry, drones and cluster bombs. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-trump-ceasefire-calls-thai-attacks-intensify
Defence ministry: Thailand escalate conflict with fresh assaults, create disinformation
At 2am this morning, Thailand launched a heavy artillery attack on Cambodian territory in the Eagle Field area of Preah vihear. At 2.30am, Thai forces began attacking Tathav, Phnom 333 and Phnom Khmoach and launched drones. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-thailand-escalate-conflict-with-fresh-assaults-create-disinformation
Labour ministry warns of increase in violence towards Cambodians working in Thailand
The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has urged brands and buyers sourcing from Thailand and consumers of Thai products and services to pay attention to the increasing violence and harassment being suffered by Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand. It noted that they appear ...
Pushback grows against proposed longer conscription term
Young Cambodians are voicing growing concern that mandatory military service will deepen their financial woes, as the country prepares to expand conscription in 2026. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/pushback-grows-against-proposed-longer-conscription-term/
Cambodia rejects Thai accusations of planting new landmines, injuring five soldiers
Maly Socheata, undersecretary of state at the Ministry of National Defence, has categorically rejected Thailand’s baseless accusations against Cambodia regarding the injuries suffered by Thai in a landmine mine explosion in An Ses village, Choam Ksant commune and district, Preah Vihear province, this afternoon, July ...
ASEAN’s role in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Can it facilitate peace?
As tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalate following a deadly May border clash, ASEAN’s role in mediating the conflict has come under scrutiny. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-s-role-in-the-cambodia-thailand-conflict-can-it-facilitate-peace-
Cambodia rejects Thai landmine accusations, condemns border patrol breach
The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has strongly rejected accusations by Thailand over a recent landmine explosion that injured three Thai soldiers, saying the incident occurred due to the Thai military’s unauthorised incursion into Cambodian territory. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-landmine-accusations-condemns-border-patrol-breach
Hun Sen calls Thaksin out, reveals historic role in Thai politics
Senate president Hun Sen has responded to former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who told Thai media that he has stopped communicating with Hun Sen. In response, Hun Sen stated that he has no desire to speak with someone who is preparing to face imprisonment ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-calls-thaksin-out-reveals-historic-role-in-thai-politics
CMAA rejects Thai allegations that Cambodia planted new landmines
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has categorically rejected and dismissed allegations published by Thai media which accused Cambodia of planting new landmines on the border, calling the claims false and contrary to Cambodia’s principles. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-rejects-thai-allegations-that-cambodia-planted-new-landmines
Analyst: Cambodian actions aimed at protecting social order, Thai actions aimed at provocation
Since June 27, almost 1,500 suspects linked to online scam operations have been apprehended by Cambodian authorities. As the campaign continues, one prominent analyst described the crackdown as being aimed at protecting social order, even as Thailand’s actions appear to be intended to exploit and ...
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-