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Hun Manet Urges Young Women to Encourage Boyfriends to Serve, and Parents to Give Daughters in Marriage to Men Who Have Completed Military Service
In remarks on May 15, 2026, Hun Manet urged young women to encourage their boyfriends to serve in the military and parents to give their daughters in marriage to men who had completed service. He hoped many more young people would have served the country in ten years.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk gendarmes detain four kidnapping suspects and rescue injured Chinese man
The report said gendarmes detained three Chinese suspects and one Cambodian and rescued a seriously injured 31-year-old Chinese man in a May 7–9, 2026 case. It cited officers as saying the suspects obtained US$50,000.
Read the original report or page ↗Four arrested in Sihanoukville kidnapping case involving alleged impersonation of Chinese police
Contemporaneous reports said a 31-year-old Chinese man was abused in a May 7–9 kidnapping and suspects allegedly posed as Chinese police and extorted US$50,000. Four suspects were arrested; the case remained subject to legal proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk police screen heavy-vehicle drivers for alcohol and drugs
The report said traffic and anti-drug police screened heavy-vehicle drivers on May 15 at kilometre markers 220–221 on National Road 4 in Sangkat 1, Sihanoukville. No testing totals or results were reported.
Read the original report or page ↗Long Dimanche Chairs Review of Goldenlinkpro Import Tax-Incentive Request
Preah Sihanouk Deputy Governor Long Dimanche chaired a meeting on May 15, 2026, to review Goldenlinkpro’s second import request, including its item list and eligibility for tax incentives.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet urges sustained unity to defend territory and support troops and displaced people
Hun Manet appealed on May 15 for lasting unity in defending territory, supporting frontline troops and helping displaced people, rather than brief bursts of enthusiasm.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says Cambodia will not cede territory and chooses negotiations to protect its people
Hun Manet said on May 15 that defending territory must also protect people, and Cambodia would use every available opening for peaceful negotiations, even if only 1 percent remained.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia hands Thai man over through regional border mechanism
The Defence Ministry said a Thai man was handed over at Choam at 10:59 on May 15, 2026, following a May 13 request through a mechanism under the RBC.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia probes sugar relabelling and calls for sales of listed products to stop
A contemporaneous notice described sugar transferred from Thai-labelled to Vietnamese-labelled bags in Kampot. It called for relevant imports and sales of listed KBS, TRR GROUP and other specified products to stop while tracing and sampling continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet outlines defence reform to streamline headquarters and strengthen operational units
Hun Manet said on May 15 that defence reform would consolidate overlapping structures and strengthen operational units, with plans to reduce General Command headquarters personnel from more than 2,000 to just over 600.
Read the original report or page ↗Rainy-season health reminder focuses on mosquito breeding sites and hygiene
A May 14 report cited Health Ministry spokesperson Dr លី សូវ៉ាន់ urging awareness of rainy-season infections, removal of water-holding containers, and personal and food hygiene.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh accommodation inspections lead to inquiries involving 61 people
Reports said joint officers held 61 people and seized electronic equipment during May 14 checks in Por Sen Chey. Forty-two could not produce passports, while others faced scam or drug inquiries; no convictions were established.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Establishes Marine Aquaculture Skills Centre to Support Coastal Incomes
Preah Sihanouk’s agriculture department has established a pilot marine aquaculture extension centre. Governor Mang Sineth inspected its progress on May 14, 2026; its goals include sharing techniques, improving farming efficiency and increasing coastal community incomes.
Read the original report or page ↗Jiangsu Chamber Donates 3,000 Cases of Instant Noodles to Cambodia’s Immigration Department
The report said the China-Jiangsu General Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia donated 3,000 cases of instant noodles on May 14, 2026, to assist some temporarily held Chinese nationals awaiting return home.
Read the original report or page ↗Sixteen Chinese nationals detained in Pattaya gambling raid; three injured
A contemporaneous Thai report said 16 Chinese nationals were detained during a raid late on May 13 and three were injured after jumping from the second floor. About 100,000 baht and gambling equipment were seized; immigration checks and legal procedures continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang Branch Chief Removed from Post and Civil Service; Scholar Questions Wider Responsibility
The report said the Commerce Ministry terminated គឹម ប្រុស’s branch-chief appointment in Battambang and removed him from the civil service. Scholar គិន ភា called for further scrutiny of the durians’ origin and responsibility.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Plans 14-Day Visa-Free Visits for Chinese Tourists from June 15 to October 15
The Tourism Ministry had announced a visa-exemption trial for Chinese tourists holding PRC passports from June 15 to October 15, 2026, for up to 14 days per entry, with an E-Arrival Card still required.
Read the original report or page ↗Woman detained in investigation into killing at Otres Beach
According to a police account, a 24-year-old female suspect was detained early on May 15 after a woman was killed at Otres Beach. The case remained under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot investigates suspected sugar repackaging and origin concealment
The original report said a Kampot team inspected a packaging site in Tuek Chhou on May 13 over sugar transferred from Thai-labelled to Vietnamese-labelled bags and suspected unlawful importation. Inquiries continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, following a welcoming ceremony. They discussed bilateral relations, cooperation and international and regional issues.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry Reports First Preah Vihear Visit by AOT Head of Mission under Philippine Chairmanship
Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said the AOT head of mission visited Preah Vihear Temple on May 14 with support from the Cambodian Liaison Group.
Read the original report or page ↗Prak Sokhonn and Wang Wenbin attend facilities inauguration in Kandal
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said the two officials inaugurated facilities at school sites and a community road in Samraong Leu on May 14, with assistance from the Chinese Embassy.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor visits 67 veteran and retiree families
The report said Governor Mang Sineth visited 67 veteran and retiree families at a social land concession in Stung Hav district on May 14, inspected housing construction and delivered assistance.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry Reports AOT Head of Mission’s Preah Vihear Visit under Philippine Chairmanship
Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said the Cambodian Liaison Group facilitated the AOT head of mission’s visit to Preah Vihear Temple at 8:40 a.m. on May 14.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang CCF branch chief directed to headquarters for disciplinary procedures
A May 14 Commerce Ministry notice described a May 6 instruction for គឹម ប្រុស to work at CCF’s central competition-affairs department while disciplinary procedures continued, following market checks, sampling and inquiries.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Thailand coordinate possible return of detained Thai man
The original article described coordination as of May 13 concerning a 58-year-old Thai man detained after crossing on April 26. His possible return was still under review at that time.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen sends birthday wishes to King Norodom Sihamoni, marking 73 years completed
The original report describes Hun Sen’s birthday greetings for May 14, 2026, when the King completed 73 years and entered his 74th year, and lists Hun Sen’s capacities at the time.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen calls for legal action over alleged official protection of Thai durian imports
The original report describes Hun Sen’s May 14 remarks in Svay Rieng questioning a Battambang CCF official’s account of durian origins and calling for action beyond disciplinary measures.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry denies Thai-media allegation of 11 shots at O’Smach
The original report describes Cambodia’s denial of a Thai-media allegation of 11 shots at O’Smach and separately cites differing accounts by Kevin Smith and the Thai side concerning other shooting events.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Ministry official visits KPS99 television station in Preah Sihanouk
KPS99TV reported that Information Ministry Under Secretary of State អ៊ុក គឹមសេង visited the station on May 13, 2026, to review its operations, broadcasting facilities and equipment.
Read the original report or page ↗District governor urges residents to monitor road works in Svay Rieng
The report said repairs began on May 12, 2026, to a concrete road measuring 450 metres by 5 metres and 0.15 metres thick. The district governor called for residents to monitor quality and report contract violations.
Read the original report or page ↗District governor urges residents to monitor road works in Svay Rieng
The report said repairs began on May 12, 2026, to a concrete road measuring 450 metres by 5 metres and 0.15 metres thick. The district governor called for residents to monitor quality and report contract violations.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian UN-mission minister counsellor rejects scams as a territorial pretext
AKP reported on May 13 that Minister Counsellor Doeuk Vannarith addressed the second International Migration Review Forum and rejected the use of online scam issues as a pretext for territorial violations.
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