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Foreign firms in Cambodia recruit Thailand-returned workers

The Royal Government should come up with special packages that include tax incentives for companies employing migrant workers who have returned from Thailand, an analyst says. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501764180/foreign-firms-in-cambodia-recruit-thailand-returned-workers/

Thai evacuation deepens trade risks for Cambodia

Thailand’s recent order for the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to prepare evacuation operations along the border has heightened concerns for Cambodia, where local communities are already struggling with the economic fallout of cross-border tensions. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501764176/thai-evacuation-deepens-trade-risks-for-cambodia/

Cambodia hits back at Thai minister’s UN remarks over border dispute

Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a sharp rebuttal to the address delivered by Thailand’s newly appointed foreign minister at the UN General Assembly, accusing Bangkok of twisting facts about the ongoing border conflict. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hits-back-at-thai-minister-s-un-remarks-over-border-dispute

Cambodia refutes ‘baseless’ claims of drone missions over Thai soil

The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has categorically denied “baseless and unsubstantiated” Thai claims that Cambodia has repeatedly deployed drones and overflown Thai territory in the border regions. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-refutes-baseless-claims-of-drone-missions-over-thai-soil

ASEAN observer team inspecting border provinces

The Ministry of National Defence on Thursday supported the deployment of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) from Phnom Penh to Preah Vihear and Banteay Meanchey provinces to begin on-site monitoring of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-observer-team-inspecting-border-provinces

Preliminary Probe Links Border Clashes to ‘Toxic Smoke,’ Urges Response

A coalition of seven organizations has released preliminary findings from a rapid assessment, raising grave concerns about the alleged use of chemical smoke during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. They warned of severe consequences for human health, the environment, and regional stability. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/preliminary-probe-links-border-clashes-to-toxic-smoke-urges-urgent-response/

Cambodia and Thailand reaffirm border peace commitments at high-level meeting

Senior military officials from Cambodia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace along the shared border following an Extraordinary Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, held today, August 27, in Si Saket, Thailand. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-and-thailand-reaffirm-border-peace-commitments-at-high-level-meeting

RBC meeting sees agreement on peaceful solutions to border issues

Delegations from the 5th Military Region of Cambodia and the First Army Region of Thailand held a Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting this morning, to determine peaceful solutions to issues on the frontier and prevent misunderstandings that could lead to further clashes. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rbc-meeting-sees-agreement-on-peaceful-solutions-to-border-issues

From clashes to court: Conventional clashes become information war of accusations, denials

Following deadly border clashes, a diplomatic downgrade and land encroachment, Thailand is now moving forward with a series of lawsuits against Cambodia, accusing it of armed aggression and war crimes.   ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/from-clashes-to-court-conventional-clashes-become-information-war-of-accusations-denials-

Following conflict, 35,000 displaced remain in sanctuaries

Displaced citizens continue to stay in sanctuaries across four provinces, after homes and infrastructure near the border were damaged or destroyed during the recent border clashes with Thailand. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/following-conflict-35-000-displaced-remain-in-sanctuaries

Cambodian JBC slams Thai troops’ ‘unilateral land grab’

The Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC) has lodged a strong protest against what it described as repeated violations by the Thai military along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province earlier this week. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-jbc-slams-thai-troops-unilateral-land-grab-

RBC meeting sees Thais raise demining, scam centres, Cambodia urges removal of barricades

Today’s August 16 Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting saw both sides agree on importance of closer communication, while Cambodia called for Thai forces to halt the installation of barbed wire on Cambodian territory. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rbc-meeting-sees-thais-raise-demining-scam-centres-cambodia-urges-removal-of-barricades

Cambodia rejects Thai allegations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a strong statement rejecting what it described as Thailand’s “false and inflammatory” accusations regarding recent landmine explosions along the Cambodian – Thai border, warning that such claims threaten the fragile truce between the two neighbours. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501738789/cambodia-rejects-thai-allegations/

Cambodia condemns ‘Thai military incursions’ into mine-contaminated areas

Cambodia has rejected fresh allegations from Thailand that its forces planted new landmines along the border, calling the claims “unfounded and misleading” and accusing Bangkok of violating ceasefire agreements by sending troops into well-documented mine-contaminated areas. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-condemns-thai-military-incursions-into-mine-contaminated-areas-

Assessment reveals extensive damage to Preah Vihear

Thai military attacks have resulted in civilian and military casualties, as well as extensive structural damage to an ancient Khmer temple that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737106/assessment-reveals-extensive-damage-to-preah-vihear/

Foreign minister warns UN of egregious Thai breaches of ceasefire

Minister of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn dispatched urgent missives to the president of the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres on August 11, highlighting the current risks to the fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia and calling on Thailand to ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-warns-un-of-egregious-thai-breaches-of-ceasefire

Military attachés Inspect conflict-affected areas, sanctuaries in Oddar Meanchey

The Military Attaché Corps Phnom Penh (MACPP), which comprises fourteen participants from nine countries, visited conflict-affected areas in Cambodia’s Banteay Ampil district on Sunday to inspect the situation on the ground, following Cambodia’s implementation the ceasefire. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/military-attach-s-inspect-conflict-affected-areas-sanctuaries-in-oddar-meanchey

Thailand studies border wall construction, Cambodia yet to receive official information

Thailand is looking at the feasibility of building a wall along its border with Cambodia to prevent illegal crossings while Cambodia has yet to receive any information. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-studies-border-wall-construction-cambodia-yet-to-receive-official-information/

PM warns of ‘nationalist rhetoric’ fuelling Thai border tensions

Prime Minister Hun Manet has cautioned against a rising tide of nationalism in both Cambodia and Thailand, warning that political interference in border issues could escalate tensions between the two neighbouring nations. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-warns-of-nationalist-rhetoric-fuelling-thai-border-tensions

Battambang, Trat discuss permanent economic checkpoints along borders

Battambang Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Banteay Meanchey Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and Trat Chamber of Commerce of Thailand Friday discussed the opening of a permanent economic checkpoint to promote the exchange of goods along the border of the two countries. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555821/battambang-trat-discuss-permanent-economic-checkpoints-along-borders/

Chanthol takes stock of Stung Bot int’l gate, SEZs in B Meanchey

Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol on Saturday led a delegation to inspect the progress made at the Stung Bot international gate – connecting Thailand – as well as the companies currently operating in ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446004/chanthol-takes-stock-of-stung-bot-intl-gate-sezs-in-b-meanchey/

Cambodia, Thailand militaries to boost further border cooperation

Cambodian and Thai military officials have agreed on further cooperation to make the border more peaceful so people living there can have a better life now and into the future. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370968/cambodia-thailand-militaries-to-boost-further-border-cooperation/

New talks to end Overlapping Claims Area petroleum riches by Thailand and Cambodia

Thailand is scheduled to hold talks with Cambodia over a 26,000 sq kilometers overlapping claims area (OCA) estimated to hold up to 500 million barrels of oil and gas deposits under the sea floor. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501152822/new-talks-to-end-overlapping-claims-area-petroleum-riches-by-thailand-and-cambodia/

Cambodia planning new border checkpoint at Thma Da

Cambodia is looking into the possibility of opening a new Thma Da Border Checkpoint with Thailand to boost trade and tourism. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-planning-new-border-checkpoint-thma-da

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