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Red Cross will not release report on captured soldiers, cite ‘safety concerns’
After meeting with 18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thai authorities on August 5, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated that it cannot and will not disclose its findings or observations from the visit. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/red-cross-will-not-release-report-on-captured-soldiers-cite-safety-concerns-
Announcement on the updates on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border 5 August 2025
On 5 August 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued an announcement on the updates on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border 5 August 2025.The spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense made a press statement with the following point as mentioned in ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Eyes in the sky - satellite monitoring checks Cambodia-Thailand border areas
ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim says that satellite monitoring is in place to keep surveillance on the battle grounds, which are being remotely tracked by Malaysia’s Defence Attaché and ASEAN counterparts. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/eyes-in-the-sky-satellite-monitoring-checks-cambodia-thailand-border-areas
US, Philippines companies express interest in Kingdom’s fintech sector
Top executives from US-based financial firm Argentem Creek and its partner Salmon Group have expressed interest in the investment potential of Cambodia’s financial technology (fintech) sector, as digital payment systems become increasingly popular in the Kingdom. ...
‘Market conditions’ see Thai airlines half Phnom Penh flights
Market conditions have prompted several Thai carriers to reduce their daily flights to Cambodia, according to a spokesperson for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/-market-conditions-see-thai-airlines-half-phnom-penh-flights
In pictures: “Cambodia needs peace! Thailand must stop encroaching on Cambodian territory!”
Approximately 1,500 Cambodian citizens living in the US gathered in Olympia, Washington State, on Sunday, August 3, to peacefully protest against the Thai military’s incursion on Cambodia’s territorial integrity. ...
Labour ministry launches job campaign as over 600K migrant workers return
As of Tuesday, August 5, the number of Cambodian citizens returning from Thailand had risen to over 610,000. The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has launched a job promotion campaign which highlights the benefits of working in the Kingdom, such as healthcare and pensions. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-launches-job-campaign-as-over-600k-migrant-workers-return
Cluster munitions convention head urges respect for humanitarian principles, calls for peace
The current president of the state parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) has committed to preserving the norms and principles of the convention and contributing to the reduction of the humanitarian consequences caused by the use of cluster munitions. ...
‘Ponlork Baitong’ fair cancelled due to border conflict, free sapling distribution continues
The Ministry of Environment has cancelled the planned ‘Ponlork Baitong’ Exhibition and the National One-Million Palm Tree Planting Event 2025, which were scheduled to take place from August 5 to 7. The ministry highlighted the current need to focus efforts on supporting Cambodia’s frontline soldiers ...
Cambodia-Thailand clashes lull, social media battles carry on
Shelling between Thai and Cambodian forces has eased after a fragile ceasefire was reached in Malaysia on July 28, but the information war between the countries’ netizens continues to unfold online. ...
Rafael Liebowitz-Thayer
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-thailand-clashes-lull-social-media-battles-carry-on/
The information that should and shouldn’t be shared during conflict
The spread of false information on social media platforms has stirred public confusion and fear, and most worryingly, has disrupted military and police investigations. This has even extended to alerting the enemy to the capture of their own intelligence operatives, warned Cambodia’s Anti-Cyber Crime Department. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/the-information-that-should-and-shouldn-t-be-shared-during-conflict
International experts suggest MK-84 bomb purchased from Israel by Thais
Today, August 4, ordnance specialists from the Cambodian mine Action Centre (CMAC), the Golden West and NPA (Norwegian People’s Aid), assessed an unexploded MK-84 bomb which was found in Oddar Meanchey province. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-experts-suggest-mk-84-bomb-purchased-from-israel-by-thais
King assigns Hun Sen and Hun Manet to oversee defence matters
His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, issued a royal decree today, Agust 4, which assigns key responsibilities to Senate president Hun Sen, chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council to the King, and Prime Minister Hun Manet, to ensure national defence and safeguard the Kingdom’s ...
ហុង រស្មី
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2025-8-4-189-262859
Interior ministry: Thailand falling into ‘trap of international law’
Although the political leaders of the Cambodian and Thai governments agreed to a ceasefire that officially came into effect at midnight on July 28, a Ministry of Interior statement has suggested that the Thai military has continued to provoke incidents, seemingly in an attempt to ...
Cambodia seeking ways to secure release of detained soldiers
Cambodia is actively exploring means to bring the 18 soldiers detained by Thailand home. The government is currently pursuing both bilateral negotiations with Thai authorities and international mechanisms to ensure their swift and safe return. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-seeking-ways-to-secure-release-of-detained-soldiers
Thuch: Despite ceasefire, UXOs pose a deadly risk
Although Cambodia and Thailand have reached a ceasefire agreement, explosive remnants of war still remain scattered across the areas that saw conflict. They pose a deadly threat to human life, according to Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thuch-despite-ceasefire-uxos-pose-a-deadly-risk
Press release on Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn hosted field visit to Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap
On 03 August 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn hosted field visit to Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap.His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn hosted a field visit to the provinces of Oddar ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Border calm, but military on high alert as meeting nears
Following reports of a planned Thai military offensive, National Defence Spokesperson Maly Socheata confirmed today that the Cambodia-Thailand border has remained free of fighting. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-calm-but-military-on-high-alert-as-meeting-nears
Cambodia welcomes more favourable ‘reciprocal’ tariffs from US
Senior representatives from the Cambodian government and the private sector have expressed their appreciation for the positive outcome which resulted from the hard work of the Kingdom’s tariff negotiation team’s efforts — ultimately achieving results that exceeded expectations. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-welcomes-more-favourable-reciprocal-tariffs-from-us
Five Cambodian towns, districts selected as ASEAN Environmental Sustainability Award finalists
Five of the Kingdom’s towns and districts were included as nominees for ASEAN’s prestigious Environmental Sustainability Awards at the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN) in Langkawi, Malaysia, held from July 28 to 31. ...
Prak Sokhonn: Government to ensure displace people can return home safely
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring safety before allowing displaced residents to return to their homes near the Thai-Cambodian border. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prak-sokhonn-government-to-ensure-displace-people-can-return-home-safely
CMAC report 10 MK-84 bombs dropped by Thais, four of which exploded
Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) officials confirmed today, August 1, that the Thai air force dropped 10 MK-84 bombs during the five days of fighting with Cambodia. Only four exploded, it noted. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-report-10-mk-84-bombs-dropped-by-thais-four-of-which-exploded
Border calm; Defence ministry warn Thais may try to reverse territorial losses ahead of GBC meeting
As of 9pm tonight, the Ministry of National Defence reported that the border situation remained calm, but noted that all forces remain on high alert. It urged people to be wary of “fake news” and assured the public that it would keep them informed. ...
Cambodia awaits return of 20 soldiers as border tensions persist
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said that they have received the body of one of its soldiers and are awaiting the return of 20 captured troops from the Thai side. ...
CamboJA Staff
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-awaits-return-of-20-soldiers-as-border-tensions-persist/