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Press release:​ The impacts on civilian areas and Cambodian civilians resulting from acts of aggression by the Thai side against Cambodia’s sovereign territory from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM on 24 December 2025

On 24 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and Cambodian civilians resulting from acts of aggression by the Thai Government and Military against Cambodia’s sovereign territory from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM on 24 December ...

Ministry of Interior

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Instruction on the suspension of teaching and learning in Banan district, Battambang province

On 24 December 2025, the Provincial Department of Education, Youth, and Sport of Battambang issued an instruction regarding the temporary suspension of teaching and learning in all educational institutions within Banan District to ensure the health and safety of teachers, education staff, and students, and ...

Provincial Department of Education, Youth, and Sport of Battambang

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Press release: Dissemination workshop of the evaluation report on the implementation of the Cambodia automotive and electronics sectors development roadmap 2023-2024

On 24 December 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia issued an announcement on the dissemination workshop of the evaluation report on the implementation of the Cambodia automotive and electronics sectors development roadmap 2023-2024.The purpose of this workshop is to disseminate the evaluation report ...

Council for the Development of Cambodia

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Thai bomb kills mother elephant, newborn calf in Preah Vihear sanctuary

Park rangers and community members have reported the discovery of a dead female wild elephant and a newborn calf in the Preah Roka–Chheb Wildlife Sanctuary, Preah Vihear province, on December 23. The deaths have been attributed to Thai shelling or airstrikes. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-bomb-kills-mother-elephant-newborn-calf-in-preah-vihear-sanctuary

Thai air force debuts T-50TH Golden Eagle aircraft with deep strike on Battambang province

The Royal Thai Air Force deployed the T-50TH Golden Eagle advanced trainer aircraft in a live combat mission deep inside Battambang province, dropping four bombs this morning, December 24. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-air-force-debuts-t-50th-golden-eagle-aircraft-with-deep-strike-on-battambang-province

China, EU urge early ceasefire, backs ASEAN mediation in Cambodia–Thailand border tensions

China has called for an early ceasefire and renewed dialogue to resolve the ongoing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, reaffirming its support for ASEAN-led mediation efforts, according to a statement shared by Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin on social media. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-eu-urge-early-ceasefire-backs-asean-mediation-in-cambodia-thailand-border-tensions

Press release: Cambodia and Japan exchange views on cultural cooperation and multilateral engagement

On 24 December 2025, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan issued a press release on the meeting between Cambodia and Japan to exchange views on cultural cooperation and multilateral engagement.During the meeting, the Cambodian Ambassador highlighted the close and longstanding cooperation between Cambodia and ...

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan

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Trump claims Thailand is "Starting to shape up" the border conflict with Cambodia

US President Donald Trump said he has solved eight wars, adding that he is in talks with both nations, which are “going okay”, adding that Thailand has “started up again”. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/trump-claims-thailand-is-starting-to-shape-up-the-border-conflict-with-cambodia

ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting ends as border clashes continue, says Cambodia’s National Defense Ministry

Cambodia said the Thai military continued to use F-16 jets to bomb the fifth military region, particularly in the areas of Banteay Meanchey province, only hours before the special ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the border conflict between ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/asean-foreign-ministers-meeting-ends-as-border-clashes-continue-says-cambodias-national-defense-ministry/

Prak Sokhonn: ‘What we want is to stop the fighting and end the suffering of the people’

Cambodia’s sole goal in attending the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on December 22 was to end the suffering of the people and stop the fighting that has destroyed their property, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prak-sokhonn-what-we-want-is-to-stop-the-fighting-and-end-the-suffering-of-the-people-

ASEAN diplomacy tested as Thai attacks continue despite special ministers’ meeting in Malaysia

The credibility of ASEAN’s conflict-management role came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday, December 23, as Thai military forces continued shelling Cambodian territory and civilian areas, even as regional foreign ministers convened a Special ASEAN Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia aimed at easing tensions. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-diplomacy-tested-as-thai-attacks-continue-despite-special-ministers-meeting-in-malaysia

Thai military using M46 cluster munitions to shell Cambodia as attacks continue this afternoon

The Thai military has continued to shell Cambodia with cluster munitions, with the latest attacks occurring on December 23 and yesterday, according to Heng Ratana, director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC). ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-military-using-m46-cluster-munitions-to-shell-cambodia-as-attacks-continue-this-afternoon

Statement: Thailand's attempt to distort reality and divert international attention from its ongoing acts of aggression, including cross-border invasion, aerial bombardment of civilian areas, and the use of prohibited weapons on Cambodian territory

On 23​ December 2025, the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority issued a statement regarding Thailand’s attempt to distort reality and divert international attention from its ongoing acts of aggression, including cross-border invasion, aerial bombardment of civilian areas, and the use of prohibited weapons ...

Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority

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Announcement: Adjustment of customs tariffs and special tax rates on certain goods

On 23 December 2025, the General Department of Customs and Excise issued an announcement on the adjustment of customs tariffs and special tax rates on certain goods.The new revised tax and duty rates will take effect from 1 January 2026 onwards. Businesses or related individuals ...

General Department of Customs and Excise

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Instruction: Stop the dissemination and sharing of social media content that originates from Thailand or lacks a legitimate source

On December 23, 2025, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Information issued an instruction on stopping the dissemination and sharing of social media content that originates from Thailand or lacks a legitimate source.In the current situation caused by Thailand’s invasion of ...

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and Ministry of Information

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Regional Assessment: Cambodian education results improve, enrolment up

Cambodia has achieved improvements in education services at all levels, particularly in early childhood education, where enrolments among five-year-old children increased from 10 to 70 per cent. At the primary education level, enrolment jumped 125 per cent, while lower secondary enrolment was up by 70. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-assessment-cambodian-education-results-improve-enrolment-up

Japan backs ASEAN push to halt Cambodia–Thailand clashes

Japan has thrown its weight behind ASEAN’s diplomatic efforts to defuse escalating clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, expressing deep concern over mounting civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure since fighting flared again this month. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-backs-asean-push-to-halt-cambodia-thailand-clashes

Press release: Outcome of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting On 22 December 2025, in Kuala Lumpur

On 22 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcome of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On 22 December 2025, in Kuala Lumpur.The meeting concluded with the issuance of the ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release:​ The impacts on civilian areas and Cambodian civilians resulting from acts of aggression by the Thai side against Cambodia’s sovereign territory from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM on 22 December 2025

On 22 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and Cambodian civilians resulting from acts of aggression by the Thai Government and Military against Cambodia’s sovereign territory from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM on 22 December ...

Ministry of Interior

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ASEAN chair's statement special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting on the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand

On 22 December 2025, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers issued a statement urging Cambodia and Thailand to exercise maximum restraint, take immediate steps to cease all forms of hostilities, and return to dialogue through bilateral mechanisms and the good offices of the ASEAN Chair to pursue ...

The ASEAN Secretariat

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Chinese national injured in Battambang as border shelling intensifies

A Chinese citizen was injured this morning when Thai shells hit residential areas in Phnum Proek. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the victim’s home was destroyed in the attack, although his full identity has not yet been released. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/chinese-national-injured-in-battambang-as-border-shelling-intensifies

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