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Sokhonn embarks on foreign tour to expose Thai violations against Cambodia

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn is currently conducting a mission abroad to present the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to friendly nations, in addition to strengthening bilateral relations. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokhonn-embarks-on-foreign-tour-to-expose-thai-violations-against-cambodia

Authorities preparing for ‘safe, festive’ Khmer New year celebrations

Government ministries, provincial administrations and security forces across Cambodia have been instructed to step up preparations to ensure the upcoming Khmer New Year (Sangkran) is celebrated in a festive, safe and culturally rich manner, while promoting national traditions and maintaining public order. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-preparing-for-safe-festive-khmer-new-year-celebrations

Floods hit Banteay Meanchey displacement camps, hundreds forced to higher ground

Displacement camps in Banteay Meanchey province sheltering thousands of families barred from their homes behind Thai barricades flooded after heavy rains, forcing hundreds to seek higher ground. ...

Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/floods-hit-banteay-meanchey-displacement-camps-hundreds-forced-to-higher-ground/

Cambodia protests Thai naval incursion, demands release of detained fishermen

The Cambodian government has formally protested what it described as “an unauthorised incursion” by the Thai Navy into Cambodian territorial waters. They demanded the return of three Cambodian fishermen and their seized boat. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-naval-incursion-demands-release-of-detained-fishermen

Six journalists detained over border, scam reporting as rights groups warn of sliding press freedom

At least six Cambodian journalists have been detained, arrested, or charged with incitement between January and mid-February 2026 after reporting on border tensions and suspected online scam compounds, with two still held in pre-trial detention, according to local rights groups. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/six-journalists-detained-over-border-scam-reporting-as-rights-groups-warn-of-sliding-press-freedom/

Displaced Cambodians in Thma Da await return home, remain distrustful of Thais

Residents from O’ Suo Sdei and Sangkum Thmey villages in Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, continue to live in uncertainty, despair and fear, fearful of returning to their homes, which are now surrounded by Thai barricades of shipping containers and razor wire. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-cambodians-in-thma-da-await-return-home-remain-distrustful-of-thais

Damage to energy infrastructure from Thai attacks estimated at $10M

The cost of repairing the Cambodian energy infrastructure that was damaged by incursions by Thai forces into the Kingdom’s border provinces is estimated at approximately $10 million. These costs will be fully borne by Electricité du Cambodge (EDC), according to Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/damage-to-energy-infrastructure-from-thai-attacks-estimated-at-10m

ASEAN chair Philippines monitoring border issue, AOT will continue to facilitate resolution

General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the armed forces of the Philippines, has noted that as current ASEAN chair, the Philippines is closely monitoring the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and will continue to lead the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), with the goal of ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-chair-philippines-monitoring-border-issue-aot-will-continue-to-facilitate-resolution

Displaced but determined — thousands remain in sanctuaries as return to border villages blocked

Nearly two months after fighting broke out along the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of residents remain unable to return home. Many are living in temporary safety centres while military obstacles and security risks continue to bar access to their villages. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-but-determined-thousands-remain-in-sanctuaries-as-return-to-border-villages-blocked

Cambodia-Thailand yet to find common ground at latest RBC meeting

The attendees of today’s meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) have once again failed to reach a consensus, with both sides withdrawing to their respective headquarters, according to the Ministry of National Defence. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-yet-to-find-common-ground-at-latest-rbc-meeting

Cambodia protests Thai military hosted ‘tour’ of Cambodian territory

Cambodia has registered strong objections after Thai officials led journalists, foreign military personnel and FBI officials on an inspection tour of a location 397 metres inside Cambodian territory, noting that the action was a violation of international law and the UN charter. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-military-hosted-tour-of-cambodian-territory

Senior Cambodian official details Thai breaches on international law at APF

The situation along the land border has severely deteriorated because existing principles and mechanisms, intended to prevent the spread of conflict, have not been fully respected or effectively implemented by the Thai side, said Ouch Borith, vice president of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senior-cambodian-official-details-thai-breaches-on-international-law-at-apf

Displaced families call on UN to help them return to their homes

Despite Thai artillery shells landing in her neighbouring village, 69-year-old Van Noeun stubbornly refused to abandon her home, even as many other villagers fled, leaving the village nearly empty during the fighting last December. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-families-call-on-un-to-help-them-return-to-their-homes

Cambodia-Thailand clash not big enough? No reporters ask about fighting at ASEAN retreat

Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa P. Lazaro was surprised as she wrapped up a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Minister’s Retreat. No reporters from the pool asked about the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, which claimed more than a hundred lives. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-clash-not-big-enough-no-reporters-ask-about-fighting-at-asean-retreat

Cambodia protests Thai legal complaints against leadership

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged a formal protest against “hostile actions” by the secretary-general of Thailand’s National Security Council directed at the president of the Cambodian Senate and the prime minister of Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-legal-complaints-against-leadership

Cambodia-Thailand RBC meeting fails to find common ground

Cambodia and Thailand were unable to come to terms and sign the documents required to plan the next Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, reportedly due to disagreements on several key points. The impasse arrives after three days of discussions between the two Kingdom’s respective secretariat ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-rbc-meeting-fails-to-find-common-ground

Cambodia’s international reserves increase; can cover imports for eight months

Despite Cambodia’s economy being affected by the 2025 slowdown in global economic growth and the recent border conflicts with Thailand, the Kingdom’s economic momentum has continued to maintain notable progress. Cambodia’s international reserves in 2025 increased to more than $27 billion, sufficient to cover imports ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-s-international-reserves-increase-can-cover-imports-for-eight-months

Analyst urges US Navy to push Thailand to respect agreements with Cambodia

A senior US naval official is visiting Cambodia on a mission to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region under the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” policy. A senior Cambodian analyst has called for the US to go further, by calling on Thailand to respect ceasefire deals ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/analyst-urges-us-navy-to-push-thailand-to-respect-agreements-with-cambodia

Legal analysis: Thailand will find excuses to delay JBC; UN mechanisms slower than force

A prominent legal expert has shared his belief that only UN mechanisms can peacefully reclaim the territory occupied by Thailand; however, this process will consume significant time. The worst-case scenario would be waging war to retake it. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/legal-analysis-thailand-will-find-excuses-to-delay-jbc-un-mechanisms-slower-than-force

Cambodia protests Thai installation of Buddha statue in Preah Vihear

Cambodia’s Ministry of Cults and Religion has issued a formal protest against the Thai military for installing a Buddha statue in An Ses village, Preah Vihear province, describing the act as a violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty and a breach of bilateral and international agreements. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-installation-of-buddha-statue-in-preah-vihear

New UNESCO representative meets foreign minister; no mention of damage to Preah Vihear

Flavio Bonetti, the newly appointed UNESCO Representative to Cambodia, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn on January 21. No mention was made of possible measures related to the damage to the Preah Vihear temple caused by Thai shelling and airstrikes. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-unesco-representative-meets-foreign-minister-no-mention-of-damage-to-preah-vihear

CHRC requests UN support for Cambodians to return to Thai-occupied homes

Senior Minister Keo Remy, president of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), has expressed concerns regarding the activities of the Thai military, which has reportedly destroyed the homes of Cambodian families in some of the Cambodian territory they are currently illegally occupying. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chrc-requests-un-support-for-cambodians-to-return-to-thai-occupied-homes

Almost a month on from ceasefire, doubts remain about Thai commitment to peace

Almost a month since the most recent ceasefire agreement took effect, Cambodia remains perturbed by the actions of the Thai military, which appears to be acting in a manner that contradicts the spirit of the agreement. More shipping container barriers have reportedly been placed at ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-a-month-on-from-ceasefire-doubts-remain-about-thai-commitment-to-peace-

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