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Phnom Penh deputy governor calls for removal of alleged riverbank encroachment
On May 19, Deputy Governor Khleang Huot urged a villa owner in Bak Kheng to comply with a January 29 municipal letter requiring the removal of structures authorities said encroached on the riverbank and river.
Read the original report or page ↗Pursat authorities investigate pregnant deer’s death after alleged attack
Pursat’s environment department condemned an alleged attack on a pregnant deer reported to weigh 110kg and said authorities were investigating those involved after the animal died in a cassava field.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia allows five more companies to import frozen meat
A joint notice reported on May 19 lists five additional frozen-meat importers, subject to requirements covering business activities, suppliers, cold storage and transport.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian and Lao militaries agree to strengthen border security cooperation
At their fourth border security cooperation meeting in Stung Treng on May 18, the Cambodian and Lao militaries agreed to strengthen information exchanges, combat cross-border crime and resolve border security issues peacefully.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s retail petrol and diesel prices rise by 250 riel per litre
From May 19, 2026, regular petrol was priced at 5,400 riel and diesel at 5,450 riel per litre, both up 250 riel from May 12, with the rates applying until further notice.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Red Cross Branch Receives Donations Worth Over US$100,000 in Second Round
On May 18, the provincial Red Cross branch received second-round donations from 74 donors, including businesses and public bodies. Its report put the total at over US$100,000, comprising more than 100 million riel and US$76,377.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s Commerce Ministry begins civil servant census
An on-site census began at units under the Commerce Ministry headquarters on May 18, with the three-day exercise scheduled to verify staff attendance and update personnel data.
Read the original report or page ↗Bodies of mother and two sons found after boat sinks off Kep
A 38-year-old mother and her sons, aged 10 and 8, died when a family boat sank off Kep on May 17 while they were gathering cockles. The 40-year-old father survived, and search teams have recovered the three bodies.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Advances Proposed US$12 Million Parking Project near Phsar Leu Market
A May 18 meeting discussed land use and tender preparations for a proposed PPP parking project near Phsar Leu Market. The 12-storey proposal was estimated at US$12 million; parking charges and procurement dates remained preliminary.
Read the original report or page ↗Koy Anna Showcases Khmer Sabai in Paris
Cambodian beauty queen Koy Anna wore a Khmer sabai in Paris in mid-May 2026, following an appearance in the traditional attire at New York's Times Square in April.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–Malaysia Trade Tops US$500 Million in First Four Months, Up 51.5%
Reported Cambodian customs figures put bilateral trade above US$500 million in January–April 2026, up 51.5%, with Cambodian exports at US$67 million and imports from Malaysia above US$467 million.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Delegation Showcases Khmer Culture at Seoul's 2026 Lotus Lantern Festival
Cambodia's ambassador and embassy officials joined the May 16 festival in Seoul, where the Cambodian community presented traditional attire, lanterns and performances. A contemporaneous report estimated over 500,000 spectators along the event route.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville Plans US$12 Million Smart Parking Project in Front of Phsar Leu
Provincial officials discussed the proposed Phsar Leu smart parking project on May 18. The PPP proposal envisages a 12-storey building costing about US$12 million; no construction start date was specified.
Read the original report or page ↗Bangkok freight train-bus crash kills eight; cause under investigation
A freight train collided with a public bus near Bangkok’s Makkasan Airport Rail Link station on May 16, 2026. Contemporary reports confirmed eight deaths, while AFP quoted police as saying at least 35 people were injured. Braking and railway-crossing operations remained under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Kong Win-Win Policy Monument to Open Officially on May 30, 2026, After Six Years of Construction
Koh Kong's Win-Win Policy Monument is scheduled to open officially on May 30, 2026, with celebrations planned for the evenings of May 30 and 31.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha and His Wife Visit Kien Svay Police Officer Receiving Emergency Care at Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital
On May 17, 2026, Sar Sokha and his wife visited a Kien Svay police officer who had been seriously injured in an on-duty road accident, and provided his family with financial assistance for treatment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Ranks First in Natural Environment Category of U.S. News 2026 Best Countries Rankings
U.S. News & World Report placed Cambodia first in the Natural Environment category of its 2026 Best Countries rankings; contemporary reporting also highlighted protected areas and tree-planting efforts.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Places First in Natural Environment Category of U.S. News 2026 Best Countries Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranked Cambodia first in the Natural Environment category of its 2026 Best Countries rankings; reporting at the time cited protected-area figures and outlined environmental strategy and tree-planting efforts.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin authorities detain seven Chinese nationals at suspected online scam site
A Pailin Provincial Administration report republished by Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior said seven Chinese nationals were detained during a May 17 inspection. Authorities seized 18 all-in-one computers, 147 mobile phones and other items. The report said suspects used SIM cards after the site’s fibre-optic internet connection had been cut.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry Reports ASEAN Observer Visit to Banteay Meanchey Border Area
Cambodia's Defence Ministry reported that an ASEAN Observer Team visited Chok Chey village on May 17 to observe border conditions and ceasefire implementation, with coordination from Cambodia's Liaison Group.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Joins South Korea's Lotus Lantern Festival 2026 Parade
Cambodia's ambassador, embassy officials and the Cambodian community in South Korea joined the May 16 festival in Seoul, showcasing Khmer lanterns, traditional attire and theatre.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 457 Chinese and Vietnamese nationals from May 14 to 16
Cambodian National Radio reported on May 17 that the General Department of Immigration deported 457 Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, including 44 women, between May 14 and 16. Of these, 330 Chinese nationals left by special aircraft through Techo International Airport, while 127 Vietnamese nationals were removed through a land-border checkpoint.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh Gendarmerie seizes 2,600 boxes of e-cigarettes and detains a Chinese man in Sen Sok
DAP reported that the May 16, 2026 operation seized 13 cartons containing 2,600 boxes of FISCO e-cigarettes and detained a 28-year-old Chinese man for further legal procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh authorities detain 104 foreign nationals during Prince Plaza inspections
Kampuchea Thmey reported that the May 16, 2026 operation detained 104 foreign nationals: 83 suspected of involvement in online scams and another 21 in connection with unlawful residence, for further legal procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗TVK: 104 foreign nationals detained in checks at Phnom Penh's Prince Plaza
TVK reported that 83 people were suspected of online scams and another 21 were linked to unlawful residence in the May 16 operation. The suspects and seized materials were transferred to the competent authorities for further procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian commerce minister presides over closing of Russian GAZ vehicle exhibition and test drive
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul presided over the closing of the Russian GAZ commercial vehicle exhibition and test-drive programme at Sokha Phnom Penh Residence Hotel on May 16. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Borovik and business representatives attended.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Minister Neth Pheaktra Meets Council Leaders and Officials in Kanhchor Commune, Chhlong District
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra met commune council leaders and officials in Kanhchor, Chhlong district, Kratie province, on the afternoon of May 16, 2026, to discuss public services, local challenges and development needs.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Records Over 2.42 Million Air Passenger Movements in First Four Months, Down About 4%
According to contemporary reporting of a civil aviation official’s interview, Cambodia’s three international airports recorded 2,428,009 passenger movements, 23,204 flight movements and 30,448 tonnes of air cargo in January–April 2026, with respective year-on-year changes of approximately −4%, +2% and +36%.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh Gendarmerie seizes 2,600 boxes of e-cigarettes and detains a Chinese man
DAP reported that gendarmes seized 13 cartons containing 2,600 boxes of FISCO e-cigarettes in Sen Sok on May 16 and detained a 28-year-old Chinese site owner for further legal procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Culture Ministry Protests Thai Religious Ceremonies and Public Opening of K’nar Temple
Cambodia’s Culture Ministry issued a statement on May 16 protesting Thai religious ceremonies and public access at K’nar Temple, and restating its position on sovereignty over the sites and the legal effect of the activities.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s air passenger traffic falls about 4% as cargo grows 36% in first four months
An SSCA report put Cambodia’s air passenger traffic at about 2.4 million in January–April 2026, down around 4% year on year. Aircraft movements reached 23,204 and air cargo totalled 30,448 tonnes.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin reportedly inspects five communal accommodation sites
The original report said Pailin’s provincial Unified Command Committee and a prosecutor inspected five communal accommodation sites in Sala Krao district on May 15, 2026. It did not specify findings or outcomes for people at the sites.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia exports about 129,000 tonnes of rice to China in first four months, earning US$75.88 million
AKP, citing the Cambodia Rice Federation, reported exports of 129,332 tonnes of rice to China in January–April 2026, up 83% year on year, with revenue of US$75.88 million. It also described a 2025 agreement raising the milled-rice export quota to 500,000 tonnes.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian central bank urges care when using images of riel banknotes
A National Bank of Cambodia reminder dated May 12, 2026 urged care in using riel-banknote images and preserving banknotes. It cited Articles 53 and 65 but did not accuse any named person or account.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Waterway Traffic Police Inspect Commercial Vessels for Island Visitor Safety
Preah Sihanouk waterway traffic police checked commercial vessels’ technical condition and emergency rescue equipment on the morning of May 16, 2026, and reminded owners and drivers to prioritize passenger safety.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar publishes anti-online scam bill proposing death penalty for specified offences causing death
Published for public comment on 14 May, the bill links the specific violence or abuse prohibited by section 47 to penalties in section 54. Conviction would carry 10 years to life in prison or death; if that offence causes a death, a death sentence would be mandatory. These are proposed provisions, not evidence of an enacted law.
Read the original report or page ↗Three Buildings Inspected in Poipet; 76 Foreign Residents Checked
Reports said a joint team inspected three buildings in Poipet on May 15, 2026. One six-storey apartment building housed 76 foreign residents, including 28 women, and no suspected scam equipment was reported found there.
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