Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Tourism Minister Huot Hak meets Angelina Jolie
Tourism Minister Huot Hak and Angelina Jolie discussed tourism promotion and heritage conservation in Siem Reap province on April 3.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Rong Samloem Island
Escape the bustle of Sihanoukville and sink into the emerald waters of Koh Rong Samloem. The noise is elsewhere; here, silence reigns.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police say three people summoned over livestream controversy
Phnom Penh police chief Chuon Narin said three people had been summoned over a livestream controversy and had signed pledges to stop livestreaming.
Read the original report or page ↗Tea Seiha visits frontline soldiers in Pursat’s Military Region 5
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha visited frontline troops in Pursat province on April 5 and offered Khmer New Year wishes.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police detain 14 foreign nationals on online-scam suspicions
Police reported detaining five Bangladeshi and nine Pakistani nationals in Kamboul on April 4 and seizing 57 phones and five all-in-one computers. The case remained under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Police fire warning shots after crowd surrounds vehicle carrying car-theft suspect
The report says a crowd blocked police transporting a car-theft suspect on April 4; police fired into the air after their vehicle was damaged.
Read the original report or page ↗Monitoring report rates Cambodia’s air quality good in first quarter of 2026
Monitoring at 59 locations rated air quality good against the cited public air-quality standard, while average PM2.5 rose slightly year on year.
Read the original report or page ↗Seven arrested and two officers seriously wounded in reported Takeo drug raid
The April 2 operation in Bati district reportedly led to seven arrests and the seizure of three handguns, ammunition and two electronic scales.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police chief warns against unauthorised vehicle colour changes
Chuon Narin says owners must seek transport-authority permission and asks wrap and paint businesses to refuse colour changes without the required documentation.
Read the original report or page ↗Tea Seiha visits border troops with Khmer New Year wishes
The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited front-line forces in Military Region 5 in Banteay Meanchey and Battambang on April 4.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests unilateral Thai actions in border areas
Cambodia alleges activities at Chouk Chey, O’Smach and Anlong Veng, rejects unilateral boundary claims and reaffirms a peaceful settlement.
Read the original report or page ↗Sri Lanka police report arrest of 147 foreigners in suspected online scam operation
Police said the detainees at an Iranawila hotel included 133 Chinese nationals, 13 Bangladeshis and one Vietnamese national.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s Mekong dolphin count reported at 117 after newborn found at Kampi
Researchers found a calf estimated to be three days old at Kampi in Kratie on March 31, the fifth newborn recorded in the first quarter of 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Ministry announces petrol at 5,500 riel and diesel at 8,100 riel
The reported fuel-price adjustment takes effect on April 4; retailers may sell below the announced reference prices.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s first pumped-storage project scheduled to break ground in Koh Kong
The report outlines an approximately US$1 billion, 1,000 MW project with a five-year construction schedule and an April 10 groundbreaking.
Read the original report or page ↗Rice federation reports US$207.54 million in first-quarter milled-rice exports
The rice federation says 58 companies exported 361,578 tonnes of milled rice in Q1 2026, while wet-paddy exports separately reached 2,000,600 tonnes, worth an estimated US$433.23 million.
Read the original report or page ↗Police report 11 Chinese suspects detained and three victims rescued in Sihanoukville
After a March 30 complaint concerning unlawful confinement and extortion, police say they detained ten men and one woman in Sihanoukville on April 1; investigations continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Svay Rieng casino raid detains 107; four suspected of gambling offences and two of scams
Police reported 107 foreign nationals detained on April 1: four gambling suspects referred to prosecutors, two scam suspects handed to police and 101 others transferred to immigration authorities.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen Mittapheap Primary School undergoes further model-service assessment
A national inter-ministerial technical committee assessed the school on April 2 as a candidate for the 2025 model public-service award in education; no final award was announced.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey announces free buses for April 12–17
The provincial administration announced six days of free public-bus services from April 12 to 17, 2026, for Khmer New Year.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry responds to Thai military activity near O Smach
On April 2, Cambodia denied allegations of provocation and reported Thai activity involving about 70 soldiers and two armoured vehicles. Territorial and agreement-related claims are attributed to Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Health Ministry urges precautions during extreme heat
The ministry advised adequate water intake, avoiding outdoor activity during intense heat and attention to children, older people and those with chronic illnesses, with medical care for unusual symptoms.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian ministry forecasts hot weather for April 12–17 festivities
The ministry’s forecast for April 12–17 anticipated generally intense heat, lowland highs around 36–40°C and risks of lightning, gusts and some heavy rain.
Read the original report or page ↗Tea Seiha honours ASEAN observers completing Cambodia mission
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha met ASEAN observers on April 2, thanked Malaysia for coordination and welcomed the Philippines’ upcoming leadership role in 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Shanghai Resort raid detains 107, with separate gambling, scam and immigration proceedings
An April 1 operation in Svay Rieng detained 107 foreign nationals, including 67 Chinese. Four were gambling suspects, two were scam suspects and 101 others were transferred to immigration authorities.
Read the original report or page ↗Depositors wait outside Panda bank as phased repayments begin
Staff at the bank’s headquarters said only customers previously notified by telephone could complete withdrawal procedures on April 2.
Read the original report or page ↗126 new homes planned for allocation to 1978 military-service veterans in Svay Rieng
An association official said a lottery to allocate the homes in Kampong Rou district was planned for April 7, presided over by Men Sam An.
Read the original report or page ↗Seven Seas Mariner arrives in Sihanoukville with 614 tourists and 461 crew
The cruise ship arrived on April 2 for a planned two-day call, described by local reception officials as a first for a large cruise ship in Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry reports 107 road deaths in March; Sar Sokha urges compliance
The ministry reported 184 road crashes and 257 injuries nationwide in March 2026, with all three figures lower than in February.
Read the original report or page ↗Kandal governor inspects Prek Tnaot riverbank works, urges quality and safety
The provincial administration account said Kouch Chamroeun visited the works in Ta Khmau on April 2 and called for technical compliance and timely completion.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian anti-scam official reports over 250 cases handled in nine months
Chhay Sinarith said on April 1 that 80 cases involving about 750 suspects had been referred to judicial authorities and about 11,000 foreign nationals linked to scam investigations deported.
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