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Malaysian foreign minister: ASEAN must do everything necessary to preserve regional peace
Mohamad Hasan told the special ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting on December 22 that efforts must go beyond de-escalation to build trust and sustain dialogue.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour Ministry urges Cambodian workers in Thailand to avoid travelling to the border
The ministry urged Cambodian workers in Thailand to remain calm at their workplaces and avoid gatherings or travel to border crossings until conditions normalise, and identified channels for protection.
Read the original report or page ↗Breaking: Multiple Thai warships seen off Koh Kong, described as exerting military pressure
A December 22 report said several Thai warships had recently cruised repeatedly in waters near Koh Kong, with witnesses reporting more than one vessel in the area.
Read the original report or page ↗Breaking: Thai fire hits Poipet homes; roads close as residents seek safety
The December 22 report described continued shelling toward Poipet, closures of major exit routes numbered 5, 58, 30 and 50, and residents seeking shelter.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian foreign minister travels to Malaysia for ASEAN talks on border conflict
Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister led a delegation to Kuala Lumpur on December 22 for special ASEAN talks focused on the Cambodia–Thailand border situation.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai military’s unlawful aggression against Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity continues for 16 days
The report condemned Thai attacks and said that, as of December 21, 2025, 19 Cambodian civilians had died, 79 were injured and more than 518,651 people were displaced.
Read the original report or page ↗Five Chinese nationals arrested in gambling raid at upscale Pattaya hotel
Immigration police and other officers raided an upscale hotel in Pattaya’s Na Kluea area, detained suspected gamblers including five Chinese nationals, and referred them to Bang Lamung police.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai forces continue intensive attacks on multiple locations in Cambodia on December 22
Cambodia’s Defence Ministry reported artillery fire, F-16 bombing and toxic smoke attacks at several locations on December 22, detailing times and sites in Banteay Meanchey.
Read the original report or page ↗Poipet in danger as Thai forces carry out indiscriminate heavy-weapons attacks
The report described F-16 airstrikes and shelling of civilian areas in Poipet on December 22, following evacuations the day before, when some night-market traders still operated.
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, convenes special foreign ministers’ meeting on Cambodia–Thailand situation
Bernama reported that Malaysia would host special ASEAN foreign ministers’ talks in Kuala Lumpur on December 22 to discuss Cambodia–Thailand tensions and support for de-escalation.
Read the original report or page ↗Poipet outskirts shelled again as Chinese residents display flags in hopes of protection
Shells landed near Road 58 on Poipet’s outskirts at about 2 p.m. on December 21. Some Chinese residents displayed national flags in hopes of protecting themselves.
Read the original report or page ↗Tether assists international law enforcement in seizure of about US$12 million in USDT
The report says Tether helped Thai police and the U.S. Secret Service freeze and seize about US$12 million in scam-linked USDT. The operation involved 73 arrests: 51 Thai and 22 foreign suspects.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s central bank and banking association prepare financial dispute resolution centre
The National Bank of Cambodia and the banking association are preparing a centre to handle and mediate banking disputes, including new forms of disputes involving online fraud. Preparations were reported to be nearly complete.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot city authorities visit and aid over 160 displaced families, urging trust in government
Kampot city authorities visited and provided gifts to over 160 displaced families staying temporarily with relatives on December 21. The mayor urged trust in the government and said provincial authorities were ready to receive and support people.
Read the original report or page ↗Anwar Ibrahim engages Cambodian and Thai prime ministers on easing tensions
Anwar said on his official Facebook page on December 21 that he had contacted Hun Manet and Anutin to discuss easing tensions. He described the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting planned for Monday as a constructive platform for peaceful dialogue.
Read the original report or page ↗Report says Thai F-16 strikes destroyed school and commercial building in Pursat; shelling damaged cars in Oddar Meanchey
The report says Thai F-16 bombing destroyed a primary school and a commercial building in Veal Veng, Pursat. It separately reports that shelling of civilian areas in Oddar Meanchey on December 20 damaged two civilian vehicles.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Russia discuss stronger ties as Russia supports peaceful settlement of Cambodia–Thailand conflict
Prak Sokhonn met Russian Ambassador Anatoly Borovik on December 19 to discuss bilateral ties and the Cambodia–Thailand conflict. Both sides rejected reports of Russian mercenaries in Cambodia; Cambodia thanked Russia for supporting an immediate ceasefire and relief efforts.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian defence ministry reports on border situation on morning of December 21
Cambodia’s defence ministry said Thai forces fired what it described as toxic smoke into the Preah Vihear Temple area at 9:31 a.m. on December 21. It said Cambodian forces continued monitoring and defending their positions, with further details to follow.
Read the original report or page ↗Tighter checks reported for travel between Cambodia and Thailand
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Read the original report or page ↗Investment applications worth about US$323 million across six provinces reviewed
The Cambodian Investment Board reviewed 13 applications for qualified investment project registration on December 19. The proposals total about US$323 million and could create around 7,000 jobs across six provinces, including a 150 MW wind-power project.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian soldier treated for rabies risk after suspected dog attack involving Thai forces
The report cites Cambodian military sources on at least one soldier injured by dogs near the Preah Vihear border, allegedly released by Thai forces. He received initial hospital care and was transferred to the Pasteur Institute in Phnom Penh for vaccination and rabies monitoring.
Read the original report or page ↗Thailand continues repatriating Chinese nationals linked to online scams; recent total reaches 945
Thai authorities reported another 245 Chinese nationals repatriated by air on December 19, bringing the recent total, including three earlier groups, to 945.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar reports raid on suspected online scam and gambling site in northern Shan State
Myanmar authorities said a December 17 raid near Hsipaw netted three armed men and six other suspects, with computers, phones and Starlink equipment seized; about 200 was the site’s estimated scale.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports nearly 5,000 online scam suspects arrested in six-month crackdown
The national anti-scam committee secretariat reported 4,983 suspects arrested from June 27 to December 18, with 4,039 expelled; 168 principal suspects in 35 major cases face judicial proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai authorities arrest 19 foreigners, including 18 Chinese nationals, over suspected plan to join scams
According to a Royal Thai Navy spokesperson’s account published by JS100 on December 18, 19 foreigners without valid travel documents were intercepted near the Chanthaburi border on December 17. Preliminary questioning reportedly indicated plans to enter Cambodia to join online scams.
Read the original report or page ↗Defence Ministry issues urgent report on Thai military activity along Cambodia’s border
Cambodia’s Defence Ministry reported Thai F-16 bombing in Pak Sbaek, Preah Vihear, at 3:30 p.m. on December 19, saying Cambodian forces continued monitoring developments and maintaining high vigilance.
Read the original report or page ↗Prime Minister Hun Manet reiterates that Cambodians need peace
Hun Manet said on December 18 that Cambodians across social, political and religious backgrounds joined a peace walk to express their unity, respect for life and desire for peace.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China pledge stronger ironclad ties and shared-future community, discuss border conflict
Prak Sokhonn and Wang Yi spoke on December 18, reaffirming ironclad friendship, agreeing to strengthen their strategic partnership and shared-future community, and discussing the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict.
Read the original report or page ↗US Secretary of State urges Thailand to resume implementing peace accord with Cambodia
The State Department said on December 19 that Marco Rubio urged Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to take concrete de-escalation steps and resume implementing the Kuala Lumpur peace accord.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry spokesperson reports continued Thai attacks from dawn on December 19
The Defence Ministry spokesperson’s noon report listed Thai gunfire, shelling and a large drone from 4:54 a.m. on December 19, saying Cambodian troops and police continued holding their positions.
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