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Kratie prepares seven visitor sites for River Festival
The provincial tourism department named seven destinations for the tenth River Festival, scheduled for March 27–29, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Pea Reang announces three Sangkranta events, with 10,000 boiled duck eggs at Prey Pnov
The district’s celebrations are planned for April 5, 7 and 8. The free eggs are associated with the Prey Pnov community event.
Read the original report or page ↗All eight bodies recovered after Koh Dach boat sinking
Search teams had recovered all eight victims by 8 a.m. on March 25. Five of the 13 people aboard survived; overloading was reported as a suspected cause.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville presents logistics centre investment plan covering an initial 49 hectares
About 100 participants attended the March 23 investor conference on SHV-LC, a government initiative planned under a public-private partnership.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor says food street is nearing completion ahead of New Year
Mao Thonin called for local menus and traditional Khmer clothing during a March 24 inspection, while tourism officials described the project as a prospective attraction.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor gives one week to remove disputed riverbank works
Following a March 24 inspection at Ta Ang village, Mao Thonin ordered removal of fill and concrete structures that authorities said encroached on public riverbank land.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry allows limited staff rotation and remote work amid fuel pressure
The March 24 guidance gives unit heads discretion to maintain essential staffing while arranging some work online; police, prisons and other essential units are exempt.
Read the original report or page ↗Electricité du Cambodge asks staff to save energy and keep air conditioning at 24°C or higher
The internal notice calls for switching off unused lights and air conditioning, sharing vehicles on official trips and using online meetings where possible.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia denies preparing a third conflict and reaffirms border peace commitments
The Defence Ministry rejected the Thai media claims on March 24 and reiterated its commitment to the December 27 and October 26, 2025 joint documents.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh raids four suspected scam sites and detains 15 Chinese suspects
The March 24 operation seized 43 phones, five computers and a vehicle. Suspected methamphetamine was also reported; police are continuing the investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Meanchey says temporary relocation does not replace residents’ original homes
The provincial administration says the Svay Chek housing project provides temporary shelter for border-affected residents, with initial allocation by lottery.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville raids four suspected scam sites and detains 50 people
Authorities screened 26 locations on March 23. A separate inspection at Golden City casino found 186 desktop computers and 154 phones suspected of use in scams.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor orders riverbank fill removed, warning of court referral after one week
Mao Thonin issued the instruction at Ta Ang village on March 24 and called on all nine city and district administrations to scrutinise construction near public land.
Read the original report or page ↗Immigration authorities report five more arrests over alleged fraud and forged visas
The immigration department’s March 23 account describes the detention of three Pakistanis and two Cambodians. Together with an earlier Bangladeshi suspect, the report says six were held at Correctional Centre 1 pending further proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry reports 14 fires nationwide during March 16–22
Citing ministry figures, the report says third-week fires fell by six and damaged houses by four from the preceding week. It separately lists 97 fires in February and the 118 reporting channel.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports deportation of 331 Chinese nationals on March 21–22
Authorities reported deporting 331 Chinese nationals, including 16 women, in cases involving suspected online scams or unlawful residence and work.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor sets four priorities at anti-trafficking commemoration
The report describes the March 24 event as a commemoration of the 2025 December 12 National Anti-Human Trafficking Day. Priorities cover capacity, cooperation, evaluation and safe migration, alongside a report of 2,583 outreach activities in 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville anti-trafficking commemoration calls for cooperation
Provincial Council Chairman Vong Phanat and Governor Mang Sineth chaired the March 24 morning event, calling for prevention of trafficking and online scams and protection of residents’ and foreigners’ lawful rights.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville raid reportedly detains 20 and seizes 389 phones
A villa in Village 5, Sangkat 4, was searched on March 23 evening. The report says three detainees were Cambodian, and those held and the computers and phones were taken to provincial police for further proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai police report six arrests in fraud and laundering case; suspects deny allegations
The reported March 20 police announcement describes impersonation fraud affecting more than 20 victims with losses exceeding two million baht, and 229 items seized. The suspects reportedly deny the allegations.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Human Rights Committee reports 56 documents on border conflict
At a March 23 meeting, Keo Sothy described submissions to international mechanisms and 29 bilateral meetings. Allegations concerning Thai actions, detained soldiers and rights violations remain the committee’s stated claims and positions.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Ministry reports media-literacy talks with UN resident coordinator
According to the report, Neth Pheaktra and UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva met on March 23 to discuss media literacy, misinformation and professional standards.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen asks whether viral “two husbands” story is genuine or staged
Senate President Hun Sen asked those concerned to clarify whether a TikTok story about a woman with two husbands was genuine or staged in a March 23 evening post.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang police report detention of three female burglary suspects
The complainant reported losing 495 million riel, US$4,000 and two necklaces. Police say three suspects, including two aged 16, were detained on March 21, with proceedings continuing.
Read the original report or page ↗Energy minister says fuel supplies are being coordinated and urges calm
Keo Rottanak’s March 23 briefing described fuel and LPG import arrangements, saying seven companies would supply LPG through March and April and reiterating commitments on electricity and prices.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh hotel scam raid reportedly detains 49 people
Police searched several floors of a Sen Sok hotel on March 22 afternoon, reportedly detaining 49 and seizing computing equipment, 687 phones and 46 Malaysian SIM cards. Initial findings concern an alleged fake-investment scheme.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk approves land-use plans for three communes
A March 23 meeting approved plans for Sihanoukville’s Communes 3 and 4 and Ou Chrov commune in Kampong Som city.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police detain 49 people in suspected online-investment scam raid
The March 22 raid reportedly detained 43 Chinese nationals and seized computers, phones and Malaysian SIM cards.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor Wat sunrise viewing draws crowds on third morning
Domestic and international visitors gathered on March 23 to view and photograph the sun aligned with the central tower.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet announces nationwide fuel and electricity savings measures
A March 19 circular called for tighter spending controls, fewer journeys and more efficient electricity use.
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