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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. ...
Cambodia responds to Thai border closures, closes two Oddar Meanchey crossings
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. ...
Defence Minister: Cambodia will not invade other nations, has no jets that can reach Bangkok
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. ...
Tourism workers in Siem Reap hit by low season drop, citing border tensions
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. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/tourism-workers-in-siem-reap-hit-by-low-season-drop-citing-border-tensions
Thailand summons Cambodian ambassador over call leak, Hun Sen’s spokesperson hits back
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. ...
Coby Hobbs and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-call-leak-hun-sens-spokesperson-hits-back/
Thai government summons Cambodian ambassador over leaked phone conversation
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. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-government-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-leaked-phone-conversation
Cambodia, Japan discuss location options for green SEZ
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. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501702918/cambodia-japan-discuss-location-options-for-green-sez/
Chanthol assures US tariff talks success in R3
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 ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501702920/chanthol-assures-us-tariff-talks-success-in-r3/
Thai agricultural goods barred from passing through border crossings following Cambodia’s import ban
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. ...
Khuon Narim and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thai-agricultural-goods-barred-from-passing-through-border-crossings-following-cambodias-import-ban/
China provides almost half million in mine action funding
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. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-provides-almost-half-million-in-mine-action-funding
Paetongtar admits ‘domestic pressures’ in leaked call
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. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/paetongtar-admits-domestic-pressures-in-leaked-call
Manet answers Thai accusations of ‘unprofessional’ politics
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. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-answers-thai-accusations-of-unprofessional-politics
Cambodian workers and students in Thailand told to come home over safety fears
Senate President Hun Sen has called on workers in Thailand, including those who are undocumented, to return home and help preserve Cambodia’s reputation amid mounting tensions over the ongoing border dispute. ...
Meas Molika & Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-workers-and-students-in-thailand-told-to-come-home-over-safety-fears
Cambodia gives Thailand 24 hours to reopen border or face fruit and vegetable import ban on June 17
Senate President Hun Sen urged Cambodian workers in Thailand to return home, noting that the border dispute will “not be easily resolved”, while giving the Thai government a 24-hour ultimatum to reinstate the normal immigration border operating hours or face the consequence of an import ...
Seoung Nimol and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-gives-thailand-24-hours-to-reopen-border-or-face-fruit-and-vegetable-import-ban-on-june-17/
Seiha dismisses alarmist reports of artillery being trained on Thailand
Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has explained that reports of Cambodian artillery pieces being aimed at Thai villages and military positions is nothing to be alarmed at, as no military routinely directs its weapons towards its own territory. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/seiha-dismisses-alarmist-reports-of-artillery-being-trained-on-thailand
Cambodia threatens to ban import of Thai fruits and vegetables
Senate President Hun Sen has sent a stark warning to Thailand that if today it refuses to reopen borders it has closed with Cambodia, Cambodia will retaliate by banning the import of Thai fruits and vegetables. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripostkhmer.com/stories/cambodia-threatens-to-ban-import-of-thai-fruits-and-vegetables
Cambodia asks Thailand during JBC meeting to settle four disputed areas at ICJ
Cambodia asked Thailand to take their border dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the Cambodian-Thai Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) meeting in Phnom Penh, while rejecting Thailand’s use of a unilateral map that Cambodia alleges is the “root of ongoing tensions”. Both sides ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-asks-thailand-during-jbc-meeting-to-settle-four-disputed-areas-at-icj/
Hun Sen appeals to government response to Thai border restrictions
Senate president Hun Sen, leader of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has once again addressed the Royal Government of Cambodia in light of Thailand’s recent unilateral decision to restrict access to its border checkpoints with Cambodia. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-appeals-to-government-response-to-thai-border-restrictions
Calls for Cambodia to hold firm to ICJ stance, as June 14 JBC talks loom
Ahead of Saturday’s June 14 Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting, Cambodia has firmly stated its intention to bring disputes over four border areas to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague, while Thailand insists on resolving the matter through existing bilateral negotiations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-for-cambodia-to-hold-firm-to-icj-stance-as-june-14-jbc-talks-loom
Trade snags, economic concerns after Thai border restrictions
Logistics firms and analysts are warning of trade snags and economic disruption in border towns after Thai authorities slashed operating hours at key land border crossings with Cambodia, citing security concerns. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/trade-snags-economic-concerns-after-thai-border-restrictions/
Thais share border restrictions as ICJ case preparations get underway
The Thai embassy in Phnom Penh has announced stringent new measures to restrict operating hours at multiple land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, even as tensions at the border reportedly eased after both side “adjusted” their forces at the border. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thais-share-border-restrictions-as-icj-case-preparations-get-underway
Sokha calls for vigilance amid Cambodian-Thai border tensions
On June 10, Minister of Interior Sar Sokha issued a statement urging heightened vigilance and comprehensive preparations to address the escalating tensions along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokha-calls-for-vigilance-amid-cambodian-thai-border-tensions