Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Cambodia briefs diplomats on 200 scam cases and legal action against 500 people
At a February 18 briefing for 25 foreign envoys, Cambodian officials reported 200 cases, legal action against 500 alleged ringleaders and accomplices, and the deportation of over 8,000 foreigners.
Read the original report or page ↗Five people face proceedings in Phnom Penh over alleged scams, currency exchange and laundering
The report says four Chinese nationals and one ethnic Chinese Singaporean face allegations involving online scams, unauthorised currency exchange and money laundering; all five are detained.
Read the original report or page ↗The Bizarre Signs of Sihanoukville
How Chinese-heavy are the streets of Sihanoukville? Look for those familiar brands that instantly transport you somewhere else! Chinese signs are everywhere, familiar brands pop up one after another, making you feel like your GPS is off.
Read the original report or page ↗Twenty-five pieces of sokrom timber seized in Sambour; suspects flee
Environment Ministry inspectors and Kratie authorities seized 25 pieces of timber on February 19 in a case involving transport on four motorcycles across a ferry crossing.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot records 88,077 visitors during three-day Chinese–Vietnamese New Year period
The provincial tourism department reported 88,077 visitors from February 17 to 19, up about 12.89 percent year on year, including 84,892 domestic and 3,185 foreign tourists.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor calls for timely action on event waste and sanitation
A February 19 meeting discussed rubbish and sanitation at Techo Square or Dragon Tail, including proposed lighting, cameras and changes to the location of some events.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk reviews incentive applications for 35 projects worth over US$156 million
The investment working group's 23rd meeting reviewed incentive applications for investment and business projects across manufacturing, services and commerce; employment benefits remain projections.
Read the original report or page ↗Working group reviews 35 Preah Sihanouk projects with over US$156 million in investment
The February 19 meeting considered applications for incentives and procedural facilitation and reviewed the working group's distinct two-year investment and construction results.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk inspects planned reinforced-concrete road of over 350 metres
Deputy Governor Min Kompheak and officials inspected the donated road and drainage project in Village 1, Sangkat 3, on February 20. The planned road is 7.25 metres wide.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese cryptocurrency-fraud suspect arrested in Thailand in alleged 4.5-billion-baht case
Thai immigration police arrested Duan Jianlei in Samut Prakan on February 19 over the alleged BHE Exchange investment scam. His visa was revoked, and he remained detained pending deportation.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk plans running event and accompanying activities for February 22–26
The province expects up to 5,000 participants in a five-day programme with cultural activities and an exhibition, aiming to extend stays, support jobs and promote local products and tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Health minister urges better treatment services and readiness for infectious diseases
Professor Chheang Ra called for stronger care, efficient daily work and disease monitoring at a February 19 monthly meeting, as the health sector works towards universal health coverage.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington
The courtesy call and working discussion took place on Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2026, US local time.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville · Jewel Town Sunset & Stargazing Campsite
Sihanoukville · Jewel Town Sunset & Stargazing Campsite
Read the original report or page ↗Seven Seas Explorer brings 730 tourists and 546 crew to Sihanoukville
The February 19 call involved 1,276 people aboard; the report also lists 512 female tourists and 64 nationalities, with onward travel to Vietnam planned.
Read the original report or page ↗Gendarmerie detains man suspected of killing sister and nephew in Takeo
The report records two deaths on February 17, an early February 19 arrest and seized property, with the case being prepared for court.
Read the original report or page ↗Teacher’s comments on classroom discipline follow debate over pupil being struck with a book
The article recounts differing online opinions about punishment and an unnamed teacher’s response to criticism.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang reports more than 57,700 residents and tourists visiting over two New Year days
The provincial tourism department described travel on February 17–18 and listed 115 tourism destinations by category in its February 19 report.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia launches Ministry of Interior online complaint system
The report says the CSS portal opened on February 19 for complaints about law-enforcement personnel and ministry officials, with electronic submissions and downloadable forms.
Read the original report or page ↗GTVC helps transfer injured foreign woman from Koh Rong to hospital
On February 19, a speedboat took the woman to Sihanoukville’s tourist pier before a GTVC ambulance continued the transfer.
Read the original report or page ↗Seven Seas Explorer arrives with 730 tourists and 546 crew
The February 19 call from Thailand involved a reported 1,276 people aboard and 64 nationalities, with a one-day Cambodia visit before onward travel to Vietnam.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 225 foreign nationals on February 17–18
The report lists 38 women and 13 nationality categories in immigration and employment cases, separately describing anti-scam policy and assistance for deceived victims.
Read the original report or page ↗Around 100,000 ornamental flowers expected to brighten garden below Kizuna Bridge
Governor Un Chanda and provincial council chair Khlot Phan inspected the Kampong Cham riverside garden, which lists sunflowers, Rik Reay flowers, cosmos and chrysanthemums.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk meets to prepare 2026 concerts, exhibitions and entertainment
Governor Mang Sineth chaired the February 19 morning meeting, joined by Deputy Governor Long Dimanche, the mayors of Preah Sihanouk and Kampong Som cities and other officials.
Read the original report or page ↗Rural development minister reviews infrastructure and social land concessions in Preah Sihanouk
Chhay Rithisen visited veterans’ land-concession areas and two existing DBST roads on February 18, reviewing completed works and a proposed bridge study.
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