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As artillery fire echoed across the Cambodian–Thai border this week, forcing thousands of families to flee and dozens of schools to close, the renewed fighting has raised urgent questions about what triggered the escalation — and what might come next. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has clarified that Cambodia is not restricting Thai citizens from returning to their homeland, as they can travel by plane. Cambodia has closed land borders due to Thai attacks. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport on Sunday, 14 December, provided more than $10,000, along with educational materials, food supplies and other essential items, to students, families and educators who have been affected by ongoing Thai attacks. ...

A group of journalists from eight organisations took part in distributing fresh milk, snacks and essential supplies to displaced children and families at the Wat Dach Phreat sanctuary in Bavel district, Battambang province. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has marked the 70th anniversary of Cambodia’s membership of the UN with a December 14 congratulatory message to the Kingdom’s peacekeepers. ...

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement to condemn Thailand’s aggression.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia condemns in the strongest terms Thailand’s armed aggression against Cambodia, including the use of ...

On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the 3rd session of bilateral political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Foreign, Commonwealth ...

On 14 December 2025, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport issued a statement that, in order to facilitate the transport of humanitarian aid to displaced people in Koh Kong province, the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway company has agreed to waive toll fees for vehicles transporting ...

On 14 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on Cambodian citizens and civilian areas caused by Thailand’s aggression, covering the period from 6:00 PM on 13 December until 7:00 AM on 14 December 2025. The ministry reported that ...

On 14 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM ...

On 13 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on Cambodian citizens and civilian areas caused by Thai aggression, covering the period from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM on that day. The ministry reported that during this period, the ...

On 13 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release regarding the impacts on Cambodian citizens and civilian areas caused by Thai aggression, covering the period from 6:00 PM on 12 December until 1:00 PM on 13 December 2025. The ministry reported that ...

On 13 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior stated the suspension of Cambodia-Thailand border crossings, effective immediately until further notice, due to the evolving border situation where the Thai side continues to invade and attack Cambodia’s sovereign territory indiscriminately, causing casualties to the Cambodian people ...

On 13 December 2025, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport issued an announcement stating that at 6:02 AM on that day, the Thai military used two F-16 fighter jets to drop three bombs, severing the two Victory Bridges (Me Teuk Bridge) connecting National Road ...

On 12 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on Cambodian civilians and civilian areas caused by Thai aggression, covering the period from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM on that day. The Ministry confirmed that the Thai aggression, which ...

On 12 December 2025, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction announced the launch of the “Cambodia Schools Initiative” to participate in the development of school master plans, integrating concepts of urban development, public spaces, creativity, aesthetic improvement, building functions, orderliness, academic health, ...

On 12 December 2025, representatives of the Union, Federation of Trade Unions, Civil Society Organizations, Associations, and Communities (224 institutions) issued a statement condemning the brutal aggression by the Thai military using all forms of weapons and attacking indiscriminately against Cambodia’s sovereignty, which began on ...

On 12 December 2025, the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port announced the business outcome for November and the first 11 months of 2025 (unaudited). The total number of containers processed through the Port for the first 11 months of 2025 was 536,642 TEUs, marking an increase ...

On 12 December 2025, the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) issued a statement expressing grave concern over the renewed conflict at the Cambodia-Thailand border since 7 December, which resulted in 57,000 families (197,000 IDPs) being evacuated across six provinces as of 7:00 AM on 11 December ...

On 9 December 2025, the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) issued a press release informing the public that it has fully implemented the EAC App to meet the needs of electricity consumers located within the supply areas of private electricity licensees. The app allows users ...

On 11 December 2025, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) issued a statement condemning the brutal attacks by the Thai military, led by Thai Region 2 Commander Mr. Weerayuth Raksil and Thai Region 1 Commander Mr. Worayos Luangsuwan, using all types of weapons, including toxic ...

On 12 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) reported on the severe impact of Thailand’s escalating military aggression against Cambodia from 11 to 12 December 2025. The total cumulative casualties since 7 December reached 11 civilians killed and 76 injured. The number of displaced ...

Thailand continued to attack Cambodia overnight, officials confirmed as the border fighting entered its sixth day and the Thai PM receives the green light to dissolve parliament to pave the way for imminent elections. ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) hosted a half-day Technical Mapping Meet-up on December 9, 2025. The event brought together technical experts, conservation practitioners, and local stakeholders to exchange insights on how geospatial technologies can strengthen forest monitoring and conservation efforts across Cambodia.With 17 participants, including researchers, ...