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Walking Through Cambodia: Episode 10
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Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia rejects reports that Thai troops seized an arms depot inside Thmar Da casino
The Interior Ministry said the location shown in Thai reports was the Road 56 border police post, not Thmar Da casino, and urged Thailand to implement the joint statement.
Read the original report or page ↗32 South Korean scam suspects arrested over alleged impersonation of police and prosecutors
Police arrested 32 South Korean suspects at four alleged scam sites in Phnom Penh on January 5, over suspected impersonation of Korean police and prosecutors to extort victims.
Read the original report or page ↗APSARA says Angkor altercation was a 2024 incident involving American and Russian tourists
APSARA said the video concerned a February 7, 2024 dispute over a photo spot between American and Russian tourists, settled that day and unrelated to Cambodian authorities.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s 2025 investment reaches about US$10 billion; China remains largest source
Cambodia approved 630 projects worth about US$10 billion in 2025, expected to create over 430,000 jobs; China accounted for more than 54% of total investment.
Read the original report or page ↗Takeo governor sets February 7 groundbreaking for temple in the middle of Takeo lake
Vy Samnang set February 7, 2026 for the Takeo lake temple’s groundbreaking, calling for technical standards and ancient Khmer design in the donation-supported project.
Read the original report or page ↗Inspection minister reviews local-dispute investigations to seek fair solutions
Sok Soken chaired a January 6, 2026 meeting at the Inspection Ministry to review citizens’ local-dispute petitions and seek transparent, fair and lawful solutions.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia complains to UN over alleged Thai destruction of homes, seeks compensation
Cambodia’s Human Rights Committee complained to UN mechanisms on January 5 over alleged Thai destruction and looting of homes, seeking an end to the acts, safe returns and compensation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s Interior Ministry rejects reports of a casino arms depot
The ministry denied Thai media claims of a casino arms depot on January 6, saying the site was the Road 56 land border police checkpoint within Cambodian sovereignty.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese woman stranded in Sihanoukville tests positive for methamphetamine and ketamine, hospital says
A Fujian woman found stranded in Sihanoukville is receiving hospital care. The hospital reported several illnesses and positive hair drug tests; consular officials are coordinating assistance.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia again proposes special land-boundary JBC meeting in Siem Reap this January
Cambodia’s border affairs secretariat says a January 5 diplomatic note again proposed a special Cambodia–Thailand JBC meeting in Siem Reap in the second or third week of January.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar announces amnesty for 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreigners
Myanmar announced an Independence Day amnesty for 6,186 detainees, including 52 foreigners to be deported after release, alongside one-sixth sentence reductions for some prisoners.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s 2025 rice exports rise 45.59% to over 940,000 tonnes, earning over US$600 million
Cambodia’s rice federation reports 940,321 tonnes of rice exports through 68 companies to 75 countries and territories in 2025, alongside over 6.85 million tonnes of wet paddy exports.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian provinces and mountain areas forecast to cool to 14°C on January 7–15
A January 6 ministry forecast puts lows at 14°C in some provinces and mountains, 17°C in Phnom Penh and other provinces, and 19°C in four coastal provinces, with gusts also expected.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia defers real-estate capital gains tax implementation until 2027
A GDT notice defers tax on gains from real-estate sales or transfers until January 1, 2027; gains involving five other listed asset categories are subject to implementation from January 1, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai border police detain three Chinese men carrying nearly 10,000 SIM cards
Thai police say three Chinese men detained near the Cambodian border on January 5 carried 8,628 cards labelled as US SIMs. No direct link to a fraud ring has yet been confirmed.
Read the original report or page ↗CMAC says its teams are actively working to protect residents returning home
CMAC chief Heng Ratana said on January 5 that nearly 80 platoons or teams had been deployed from Koh Kong to Preah Vihear to meet urgent needs and protect returning residents.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk sends more food and supplies to troops and displaced residents in Oddar Meanchey
Deputy governor Nay Kong, representing Mang Sineth, led a January 5 delivery of residents’ donated food, medicine and supplies to front-line troops and displaced people in Oddar Meanchey.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia strongly protests Thai deployments and what it calls unlawful occupation
Spokesperson Pen Bona said on January 4 that Cambodia protested Thai military actions in four provinces and would defend its borders peacefully, rejecting changes imposed through force.
Read the original report or page ↗Hundreds of Cambodians in France protest and condemn Thai aggression
Hundreds of Cambodians living in France rallied on Sunday, condemning Thai actions and urging international pressure to protect Cambodia’s rights, peace and justice.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s raw cashew exports exceed 1 million tonnes in 2025, up 27%
Cambodia’s cashew association reports raw exports up 27% in 2025, earning US$1.5 billion, around 30% more than the year before. Raw nuts go to Vietnam; processed nuts reach Japan and the EU.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian journalists receive second distribution of body armour and helmets from press club
The press club provided body armour and helmets to 21 journalists from 20 outlets on January 5. Nearly 100 sets have been distributed over two rounds for reporting in vulnerable border areas.
Read the original report or page ↗Baitang and two more Kampong Thom farming cooperatives sign nearly US$7 million in additional contracts
Contracts with Baitang now cover over 40,000 tonnes of paddy worth US$9.2 million, with nearly US$7 million in additional deals involving two Kampong Thom cooperatives.
Read the original report or page ↗Meanchey monks deliver supplies and funds to over 300 military and displaced families
On January 4, Sok Bunthoeun led monks and lay Buddhists delivering aid to over 300 families in Siem Reap and visiting 29 soldiers receiving treatment at Kampong Thom’s referral hospital.
Read the original report or page ↗Visitors from many countries gather for sunset at Phnom Bakheng in Siem Reap
Many visitors of different nationalities watched the sunset and took souvenir photographs at Phnom Bakheng temple in Siem Reap on the January 4, 2026 weekend.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian officials say Thai forces enclosed thousands of homes in three border areas
Pen Bona said on January 5 that Thai enclosures and destruction obstructed displaced people’s return. The provincial governor gave figures for Chok Chey, Prey Chan and Boeng Trakuon.
Read the original report or page ↗Boats are essential for wet-season fishing in lake, river and coastal communities
Boats support fishing, transport and livelihoods. Fishers maintain their wooden boats traditionally, while increasingly using fibreglass boats for daily activities and small-scale transport.
Read the original report or page ↗15 Vietnamese nationals detained over suspected gold digging in Cambodia
A December 31 raid in Ratanakiri detained 15 Vietnamese and one Cambodian over suspected gold digging. Their employer says it holds an exploration permit and has appealed; the case remains under review.
Read the original report or page ↗Police seize over 50,000 drug tablets in Phnom Penh, detain two Vietnamese suspects
The Anti-Drug Department said January 2–4 operations at two Phnom Penh sites detained two Vietnamese suspects and seized 51,428 MDMA tablets weighing about 18 kilograms.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese Embassy updates case of Chinese woman stranded on Sihanoukville streets
Following consular intervention on January 3, a Chinese woman was transferred to Tongji Hospital in Sihanoukville. The hospital reports improvement, and her family has been contacted about returning her home.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville referral hospital responds to infant death and allegations of inattentive care
After relatives alleged inappropriate speech and delayed care, the hospital said in a January 4 statement that treatment followed medical standards. The seven-month-old girl died during transfer to Phnom Penh.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai troops accused of breaking into eight homes in Pursat village and taking property
The Interior Ministry said on January 4 that Thai troops broke into eight homes in a Pursat village and took property. Cambodia urged compliance with ceasefire commitments and an end to sovereignty violations.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry: Over 12,000 more displaced people return home; over 267,000 remain in camps
The ministry said 12,417 more displaced people had returned by 1 pm on January 4, while 267,674 remained in camps. It also listed ongoing public-service closures and property damage.
Read the original report or page ↗Starlink plans to lower satellite orbits to improve safety
Starlink plans to lower satellite orbits from about 550 to 480 kilometres during 2026. Michael Nicolls says lower orbits can reduce collision risks from debris and other satellites.
Read the original report or page ↗Supreme Patriarch Bour Kry visits, blesses and supports frontline soldiers at Preah Kossamak Hospital
On January 4, 2026, Supreme Patriarch Bour Kry visited frontline soldiers receiving treatment at Cambodia–China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital, offering blessings and financial support.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s national airline welcomes two ATR72-600 aircraft
Cambodia’s national airline welcomed two new ATR72-600 aircraft, which completed their first flights at Techo International Airport on January 3, with a Buddhist blessing ceremony held that day.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia says Thai troops continue placing wire, containers and flags in Prey Chan and Chok Chey
Local authorities said Thai troops continued placing barriers and flags in the two villages on January 4, with about 700 Chok Chey families still unable to return. Cambodia demanded withdrawal of military equipment.
Read the original report or page ↗Government spokesperson: National unity is the foremost factor in protecting Cambodia’s interests
Pen Bona said on January 4 that unity and trust in government efforts to defend territory through diplomacy and international law were the path towards a fair solution.
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