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Border troop ‘adjustment’ sparked unfounded fear of retreat, warn pundits
The “adjustment of military forces” in the disputed zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border has sparked questions and debate on social media, with analysts urging the government to provide swift official updates to counter speculation. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-troop-adjustment-sparked-unfounded-fear-of-retreat-warn-pundits
New border rules disrupting lives, livelihoods as Cambodia-Thailand tensions escalate
Around 4 p.m on Sunday, about 10 Thai authorities who wore black uniforms walked out from a nearby building to pull an iron gate close at the checkpoint. ...
Sovann Sreypich, Khy Sovuthy, and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/new-border-rules-disrupting-lives-livelihoods-as-cambodia-thailand-tensions-escalate/
Foreign minister clarifies Kingdom’s position to Thai counterpart
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, sent a letter to his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa on June 6, inviting Thailand to jointly bring the ongoing border disputes to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-clarifies-kingdom-s-position-to-thai-counterpart
Cambodia rejects Thai request for withdrawal of border forces
Cambodia has firmly reiterated its stance to Thailand, stating it will not withdraw troops from the Mum Bei area as requested by Thailand, citing Cambodian sovereignty. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-request-for-withdrawal-of-border-forces
Thai protestors claims dismissed by foreign ministry
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has firmly rejected accusations made by Thai protesters that Cambodia invaded Thai territory. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-protestors-claims-dismissed-by-foreign-ministry
New border talks scheduled as Thailand pushes back on ICJ move
Cambodia and Thailand will meet in Phnom Penh on June 14 in the latest bid to ease tensions after a deadly border clash last week, Cambodia’s foreign ministry said, as both sides traded blame for a gunfight that killed a Cambodian soldier near a disputed ...
Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/new-border-talks-scheduled-as-thailand-pushes-back-on-icj-move/
Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case
The Thai government is advocating for bilateral negotiations to address ongoing border disputes with Cambodia, with the recommendation that existing mechanisms such as the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), the General Border Committee (GBC) and regional border committee be used to resolve the issue. ...
Pundits confident Cambodian-Thai trade relations will continue as normal
Economists and tourism specialist have praised the Cambodian government’s decision to seek an end to ongoing border disputes with Thailand through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The area in question surrounds the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Touch, and Ta Krabei temples. ...
Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation
Cambodia and Thailand have stepped up their collaborative efforts in the fight against drugs, with a new agreement to implement five key action areas aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of their joint drug control efforts. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-anti-drug-cooperation
Cambodia expresses support for Thai regional tourism initiative, promotes ‘Two Kingdoms, One Destination’ Mechanism
Prime Minister Hun Manet has voiced support for Thailand’s initiative, the “Six Countries, One Destination” mechanism, which is aimed at boosting regional tourism. ...
Manet, Paetongtarn pledge stronger anti-crime, military cooperation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have jointly announced an agreement to enhance cooperation between the two countries in combating online scams. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-paetongtarn-pledge-stronger-anti-crime-military-cooperation
Thai PM Paetongtarn makes maiden visit to Cambodia next week
During her two-day visit on April 23, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet Cambodian leaders with the aim of strengthening their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and is expected to sign key bilateral agreements, amid calls for stronger cooperation on cross-border crimes. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/thai-pm-paetongtarn-makes-maiden-visit-to-cambodia-next-week
Cambodian, Thai FMs pledge to strengthen strategic partnership
Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, have agreed to collaborate in advancing their strategic partnership. ...
Cambodia, Thailand hold talks to set up SEZs
Cambodia and Thailand Wednesday held talks on establishing special economic zones, enhancing people-to-people connections, promoting tourism, besides strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572163/cambodia-thailand-hold-talks-to-set-up-sezs/
Cambodia and Thailand pledge to strengthen investment ties
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand have agreed to enhance cooperation in promoting investment in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501562654/cambodia-and-thailand-pledge-to-strengthen-investment-ties/
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/
Cambodia, Thailand and Japan working to forge cross-border ties to pioneer STI collaboration for sustainable development
Cross-border cooperation and sectoral integration are crucial in a world where Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) are propelling economic progress. ...
Cambodia, Thailand strengthen bilateral ties in key sectors
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Thailand have committed to deepening their cooperation across various fields, emphasising practical results and a strategic partnership that prioritises the interests of their people. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522645/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-bilateral-ties-in-key-sectors/
Cambodia, Thailand bolster health and border relief cooperation
In a significant step towards enhancing regional healthcare infrastructure and border relief services, the Cambodian Ministry of Health and the Thai Ministry of Public Health have expanded their cooperation. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489834/cambodia-thailand-bolster-health-and-border-relief-cooperation/
Cambodia, Thailand sign education cooperation
Cambodia and Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation to prepare technical education teaching and learning. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501486082/cambodia-thailand-sign-education-cooperation/
MoC partners with Thailand for Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2024
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce (MoC) said that the Department of International Trade Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand is going to organise ‘THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2024’. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501471597/moc-partners-with-thailand-for-thaifex-anuga-asia-2024/
Srettha orders fast choice of Thai team to join Cambodia fire fights
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday announced that he had instructed the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to speed up appointing officials to coordinate with Cambodia on a newly-established joint committee to fight trans-border fires. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447532/srettha-orders-fast-choice-of-thai-team-to-join-cambodia-fire-fights/
Thailand, Cambodia jointly tackle PM2.5 pollution on border
Thailand’s army and Sa Kaeo provincial administration have joined hands with Cambodian authorities in tackling PM2.5 air pollution on the border between Sa Kaeo province in Thailand’s eastern region and Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, reported The Nation newspaper. ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442027/thai-businessmen-likely-to-invest-1b-in-cambodia/
Cambodia and Thailand are highly committed to strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector
Cambodia and Thailand are highly committed to strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector in line with the motto that everyone is gradually beginning to remember the slogan of‘Two kingdoms, the same tourism destination’. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501436589/cambodia-and-thailand-are-highly-committed-to-strengthening-cooperation-in-the-tourism-sector/