Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Sihanoukville Mayor Tells Vendors to Remove Beach Furniture to Protect Public Access
Mayor Sar Kakada said vendors must stop leaving furniture on public beaches and provided contact numbers for obstruction or demands for site fees.
Read the original report or page ↗Mountain Areas to Cool to 18°C, With Phnom Penh Down to 19°C
A January 4 notice forecast temperatures as low as 18°C in highlands and 19°C in plains and coastal areas through January 6, with waves averaging 0.50–1.00 metres.
Read the original report or page ↗Thousands Welcome Returning Soldiers to Their Homes in Stung Treng
Residents welcomed soldiers home on January 3; a provincial spokesman said four of the 18 soldiers had homes in Stung Treng.
Read the original report or page ↗Techo Airport to Pilot Electronic Pre-Arrival Customs Declarations From February
A customs notice said the first phase of electronic pre-arrival declarations would begin at Techo International Airport on February 1, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗63-Kilogram Mekong Giant Catfish Handed to Kampong Cham Fisheries Officials and Released
Fisheries officials recorded a female Mekong giant catfish measuring 186 centimetres and weighing 63 kilograms, bearing tag code 039, and released it.
Read the original report or page ↗Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Wife Attends Fallen Soldier’s Funeral and Assists Family
Pich Chanmony attended a fallen soldier’s funeral in Kampong Speu on January 3, conveying condolences and providing supplies and financial assistance.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Repatriates 162 Detainees Under Thai Police Supervision
Thailand’s Siem Reap consulate reported 162 returnees: 160 Thai nationals and two residents of Thailand without identity registration; screening was arranged.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and India Discuss Tourism Cooperation and Attracting Indian Visitors
Huot Hak met India’s ambassador on January 2 to discuss tourism promotion and cooperation; India reiterated support for three quick-impact projects in 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville Authorities Tell Beach Food Vendor Accused of Overcharging to Relocate
Mayor Sar Kakada’s January 2 post told a female vendor to find a new location after warnings against overcharging holiday visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗More Than 400,000 Displaced Residents Return Home as Cambodian Border Schools Gradually Reopen
The Interior Ministry reported 103,177 returns on January 1, bringing the cumulative total to 409,186, while schools in several border provinces began reopening.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Chinese Businessman: Liang Qingliang Interview Clip 2
Interview with Liang Qingliang, President of the Cambodian Chinese Commerce Association: opportunities and challenges in Sihanoukville.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Chinese Merchant: Liang Qingliang Interview Clip 1
Interview with Liang Qingliang, president of the Cambodia Chinese Merchants Association: misconceptions and truths about Sihanoukville.
Read the original report or page ↗No border gunfire since Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire took effect, Defence Ministry says
The Defence Ministry said on January 2 that no armed clashes or gunfire had occurred along the border since the ceasefire began at noon on December 27, 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Mondulkiri welcomes over 10,000 visitors during three-day New Year holiday
Mondulkiri’s tourism department reported 12,434 visitors, including 194 foreigners, over the three-day 2026 New Year holiday, down 59.92% from the previous year.
Read the original report or page ↗Walking Through Cambodia: Episode 9
"Tracing Footprints": exploring ancient civilizations and listening to human stories.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour Ministry urges full wage payments and twice-monthly paydays
A Labour Ministry notice calls for full and timely wage payments, compliance with 2026 minimum wages in the relevant industries, and payment of seniority indemnity and benefits.
Read the original report or page ↗General Vong Pisen urges 18 soldiers to strengthen national defence and unity on return to their units
Commander-in-Chief General Vong Pisen urged 18 soldiers to defend the country, strengthen internal unity and uphold moral standards without boasting when they return to their units.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai army reports seizure of 2.2 million methamphetamine pills after border gunfight
The Thai army said a January 2 border clash in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, led to the seizure of 2.2 million methamphetamine pills in 11 sacks, with no Thai casualties.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia briefs 25 representatives of 22 diplomatic missions and international organisations on border situation
The Foreign Ministry said Chann Rotana briefed 25 representatives of 22 diplomatic missions and international organisations in Phnom Penh on January 2 on ceasefire-related developments.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Minister says Cambodia is ready for growth in Indian visitors
Tourism Minister Huot Hak told India’s ambassador on January 2 that Cambodia’s private sector was ready for expected visitor growth in 2026. India reiterated support for three QIP projects.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia briefs diplomats on border developments and thanks China for humanitarian aid
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry briefed 25 representatives of 22 diplomatic missions and international organisations on January 2 and expressed thanks for humanitarian support, especially from China.
Read the original report or page ↗Donation of 95 bicycles encourages students in Doung commune, Bati district
Hello Bike, through the China Foundation for Rural Development and in cooperation with Cambodia’s Civil Society Alliance Forum, donated 95 bicycles to Ang Kamnob Primary School students on January 2.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Pen beach in Kampong Cham opens to visitors as 1,000-metre bamboo bridge enters service
Koh Pen beach is welcoming visitors normally, with a 1,000-metre-long, two-metre-wide bamboo bridge connecting the site to the bank in front of Wat Dei Doh in Kampong Cham city.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap welcomes nearly 300,000 New Year visitors in upbeat start to 2026
Siem Reap’s tourism department reported about 286,751 visits on December 30–31, 2025: 279,210 domestic and 7,541 international visits. The figures were released on January 1.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia earns about US$1.5 billion from over 1 million tonnes of raw cashew exports in 2025: association
Unofficial Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia figures put 2025 raw cashew exports above 1 million tonnes, earning about US$1.5 billion, with volume up roughly 27% from 2024.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism association urges visa exemption for Indian visitors along lines of Chinese arrangement
Cambodia Tourism Association President Chhay Sivlin urged the government to consider a four- or six-month trial of visa exemption for Indian visitors, along the lines of the Chinese arrangement.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot attracts growing tourism and domestic and foreign investment in recent years
Kampot tourism chief Soy Sinol said investment had brought accommodation capacity above 5,000 rooms. A 108-metre Buddha statue and a Bokor road link to National Road 4 remain under construction.
Read the original report or page ↗21-metre Yeay Chumteav Mao statue roundabout draws visitors to Kep’s Techo Peace Beach project
The coastal management committee showcased progress on a breakwater and a 21-metre Yeay Chumteav Mao statue roundabout at Kep’s 2,700-metre Techo Peace Beach project.
Read the original report or page ↗Loan Relief for Front-Line Soldiers Includes Up to US$20,000 for Fallen Soldiers’ Families
The National Bank said it would prioritise front-line soldiers’ relief applications, with specified loan cancellations for fallen or disabled soldiers and measures lasting through March 31, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Restoration Reinforces the More Than 1,200-Year-Old O Thma Dap Temple
A four-month conservation project is reinforcing O Thma Dap, a brick temple over 1,200 years old on Phnom Kulen, restoring its gateway and clearing vegetation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Says It Will Not Recognise Boundary Changes Resulting From Force
Spokesperson Pen Bona reaffirmed Cambodia’s rejection of force-imposed boundary changes and said actions contrary to the December 27 joint statement breached the ceasefire agreements.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville Welcomes Its First International Cruise Ship of 2026
SIRENA docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on January 1 with 633 tourists from 35 countries and territories and 393 crew, with departure planned for 5 p.m.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry Warns of Lightning and Gusts During Pre-Monsoon Rains
The first 2026 dry-season forecast anticipates pre-monsoon rains in March’s second week and possible rainy-season onset in May’s second week, urging storm precautions and water conservation.
Read the original report or page ↗New Year’s Day Road Crashes Kill Nine and Injure 36 in Cambodia
National Police reported 16 crashes on New Year’s Day 2026, killing nine and injuring 36, compared with six crashes, six deaths and four injuries on the same holiday in 2025.
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