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In a statement issued today, Cambodian Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha responded to remarks made by Thai deputy defence minister General Natthapon Nakpanich. ...

A verbal clash occurred between Thai soldiers and Cambodian forces on June 27, when the Thais allowed tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple during curfew hours, which violated the agreement between the two countries. ...

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh has dismissed rumours that the government of Japan will supply military drones to Thailand, as tensions rise over ongoing border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has informed Nagashima Akihisa, special advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister, that Cambodia is not yet seeking a third party to resolve the border dispute with Thailand, prioritising the International Court of Justice (ICJ) mechanism first. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that a team of international lawyers will arrive in Cambodia this evening to discuss the Kingdom’s four-point complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...

In recent months, the Ministry of Information has recorded a significant spike in fake news, particularly surrounding the Cambodian-Thai border issue. ...

The Ministry of Health has deployed additional staff and stockpiled medical supplies to strengthen more than 120 health centres along the border. The beefed up clinics and centres aim to assist local citizens — as well as military personnel — along the Cambodia–Thailand border, following ...

Senate president Hun Sen has shared his regret that Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has caused the 30-year friendship between him and Thaksin Shinawatra to come to an end. He also apportioned blame for stalled border issue resolutions to her “dishonesty” and “insults toward her ...

A Cambodian woman who previously worked in Thailand has been placed on a blacklist by Thai authorities, permanently barring her from re-entering the neighbouring Kingdom in the future. She was previously detained for two nights by Thai authorities on charges of illegally entering the country ...

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) has announced that it will not permit any type of cargo transport to enter, exit, or transit through any international border checkpoints or regional checkpoints along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has sent a blunt message to the man who he once described as his “Godbrother” – former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – accused Thaksin of betraying him and warning that he will expose his treasonous actions, including betraying the Thai ...

Senate president Hun Sen travelled to Oddar Meanchey province to meet with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) troops stationed at the border this afternoon, June 26. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained that Cambodia is waiting to see who holds real power and a clear position in Thailand — someone the Kingdom can trust enough to work with to find a joint solution for the benefit of both countries. ...

Former Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun Sen has announced he has been appointed Senior Logistics Officer for the armed forces at the request of commanders. ...

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has raised questions about the sincerity of Thai authorities. He cited several issues, from the killing of a Cambodian soldier to the closure of borders to the dissemination of “false” information to the world regarding ongoing border issues with Cambodia. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...