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Hun Sen rejects Thai media claims of Russian and other foreigners fighting for Cambodia
Senate President Hun Sen denied on December 16 that Russian or other foreign nationals were fighting or advising Cambodian forces, distinguishing military exchanges and foreign residents from combat roles.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian government spokesman accuses Thailand of psychological warfare online
Government spokesman Pen Bona accused Thailand of using social media, formal and informal media, and fake Khmer-language accounts to distort facts and undermine Cambodian morale.
Read the original report or page ↗Culture minister invokes “32 levels of hell” in condemning heritage destruction
Culture and Fine Arts Minister Phoeurng Sackona used religious language on December 15 to condemn heritage destruction and urged national unity and continued support for the leadership.
Read the original report or page ↗Agriculture ministry secretary of state highlights digital management of marine and coastal fisheries
Prak David highlighted vessel monitoring and coastal fisheries management in Sihanoukville on December 15, reporting GPS on about 1,500 provincial fishing vessels and a mobile aquatic-health laboratory handover.
Read the original report or page ↗Russian embassy in Thailand rejects Thai media claims of mercenaries fighting for Cambodia
Russia’s embassy in Thailand rejected claims that Russian mercenaries were fighting for Cambodia, saying they were unfounded and harmful to Russian citizens and bilateral ties, and urged peaceful dispute resolution.
Read the original report or page ↗Former information minister argues Thai attacks deeper into Cambodia seek pressure, not territorial expansion
Former information minister Khieu Kanharith argues Thai attacks aim to boost electoral support, pressure Cambodia’s economy and erode public trust, while highlighting Cambodian solidarity and domestic products.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese ambassador hopes young people will carry forward China–Cambodia friendship
At the opening of a 2025 “Silk Road Connections” friendship forum, Wang Wenbin encouraged young people to sustain China–Cambodia friendship and seize opportunities for cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗US and Dutch tourists donate through Preah Sihanouk administration for troops and displaced civilians
Tourists including US and Dutch nationals contributed personal funds through the Preah Sihanouk provincial administration to support frontline troops and displaced civilians along the border.
Read the original report or page ↗Report says Thai F-16s struck hotel owned by Ly Yong Phat in Oddar Meanchey
The report says Thai F-16s struck a hotel in Oddar Meanchey the previous afternoon, identifying its owner as Cambodian-Chinese businessman Ly Yong Phat; damage was still being checked.
Read the original report or page ↗China urges Cambodia and Thailand to exercise restraint and pursue ceasefire and peace talks
China called for maximum restraint and priority to dialogue, saying it would continue constructive efforts towards peace talks and a ceasefire while respecting Cambodia’s and Thailand’s wishes.
Read the original report or page ↗India reports assisting 6,720 citizens rescued from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar
India told parliament it had helped rescue 6,720 citizens: 2,265 in Cambodia, 2,290 in Laos and 2,165 in Myanmar. A separate section listed leading countries for overseas distress complaints in 2024–2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Walking Through Cambodia: Episode 8
The Silver Pagoda at Phnom Penh's Royal Palace showcases the serenity and majesty of Khmer architecture with its tiered rooflines and slender spires. The wall motifs glow with soft, flowing beauty under the daylight. The Silver Pagoda does not impress through lavishness; it reveals the deep spiritual strength of Khmer culture, reflecting a people's steadiness and resilience through history.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian authorities report arrest of citizen suspected of sharing intelligence with Thai side
Cambodian authorities said a citizen suspected of supplying locations of bridges and other infrastructure to the Thai side was arrested on December 15; police said further investigation was under way.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports Thai strikes with US-origin F-16s near displaced people’s camp
Cambodia said Thai F-16s dropped two bombs near a Srei Snam camp at 10 a.m. on December 15; its Interior Ministry claimed an incursion over 70 km deep, alongside other reported border attacks.
Read the original report or page ↗Trump warns Cambodia and Thailand of additional tariffs if fighting does not stop
Media reports say Trump threatened suspended trade arrangements and new tariffs if Cambodia–Thailand fighting continued, while reporting leader calls, Anwar’s ceasefire appeal and ongoing conflict.
Read the original report or page ↗South Korean presidential office says 107 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
South Korea’s presidential spokesperson reported 107 repatriations since October cooperation began; Cambodia had arrested 154 Korean suspects by late November, while Korea planned a transnational crime response headquarters.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry reports Thai attacks from 4 a.m. on December 15
Cambodia’s Defence Ministry reported attacks in several Fourth Military Region locations from 4 a.m. on December 15, including artillery, cluster bombs and bomb-dropping drones. Its account also described tank movements and 155 mm shelling of civilian areas in Samraong.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian journalists’ club leads 20 media outlets to report from Chong Kal displacement camp
Nearly 30 journalists from 20 outlets visited the Bat Thkao displacement camp in Chong Kal on December 12 with the Cambodian journalists’ club. The report quoted the club on civilian casualties and school closures and described donations intended for 1,000 families.
Read the original report or page ↗Over 1,000 Cambodians rally at six sites in Japan to condemn Thai military actions
More than 1,000 Cambodian community members, workers and students reportedly rallied at six sites in Japan on December 14. Petitions to the US and Malaysian embassies and Japan’s Foreign Ministry urged condemnation of Thai military actions and pressure to stop them.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian military claims at least 20 Thai tanks and nearly 10 heavy artillery pieces destroyed
Cambodia’s military claimed at least 20 Thai tanks and nearly 10 heavy artillery pieces were destroyed in one day’s fighting. The report limited the figures mainly to the Fourth Military Region and certain operational directions, rather than the whole front; Thailand had not publicly responded.
Read the original report or page ↗France voices deep concern over Cambodia–Thailand escalation and backs an immediate ceasefire
France reportedly expressed deep concern over escalating Cambodia–Thailand confrontation, backed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s immediate ceasefire call and urged a return to dialogue under the Kuala Lumpur Peace Declaration. The report separately cited Cambodia’s information minister on civilian casualties.
Read the original report or page ↗WESTERDAM arrives in Sihanoukville with 1,877 international tourists
WESTERDAM berthed in Sihanoukville at 6:50 a.m. on December 15 with 1,877 tourists from 43 countries and 800 crew from 40 countries. Local authorities welcomed visitors with a blessing dance and strengthened security. The ship was scheduled to leave for Malaysia at 8 p.m.
Read the original report or page ↗Expressway waives tolls for food and essential-supply deliveries to displaced people in Koh Kong
From December 14, donors carrying food and essential supplies to displaced people in Koh Kong may use the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway without paying tolls, under cooperation between the transport ministry and the expressway company.
Read the original report or page ↗WESTERDAM calls at Sihanoukville with 1,877 tourists and 800 crew
The Dutch-flagged WESTERDAM arrived in Sihanoukville at 6:50 a.m. on December 15, carrying 1,877 tourists of 43 nationalities and 800 crew of 40 nationalities. Authorities arranged a blessing dance and security. The ship was due to continue to Malaysia at 8 p.m.
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