Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Pursat environment department rejects Thai wildlife-seizure report as recycled domestic news

On December 26, Pursat’s environment department denied reports that Thai troops seized two lions and three bears from a Thma Da casino, saying old news from Thailand had been repurposed.

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Thousands of Cambodians raise “Cambodia Needs Peace” banners after Thai invasion

Thousands of monks, Buddhist devotees and students joined a barefoot peace walk in Siem Reap on December 24, carrying peace and education banners with Cambodian and religious flags.

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Cambodia–Thailand conflict: Hun Manet reaffirms peaceful stance to Rubio

Hun Manet spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on December 25 about the border situation, reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to existing agreements and the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration in pursuit of a rapid ceasefire and lasting peace.

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Dr Pich Chanmony Hun Manet visits and assists people displaced from the Cambodia–Thailand border

Dr Pich Chanmony Hun Manet met displaced people, including elderly residents, pregnant women and children, on December 26, conveying leaders’ concern, distributing aid and calling for continued humanitarian support.

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Tourism Ministry expects four-month Chinese visa exemption to boost Cambodia–China Tourism Year 2025–2026

Tourism Minister Huot Hak chaired talks on December 24 on a trial visa exemption. The cited government notice provides 14-day stays for Chinese citizens from June 15 to October 15, 2026.

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Defence Ministry says Thai shelling kills one civilian in Banteay Meanchey

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said Thai forces fired 155 mm artillery into Ta Lei village in Thma Puok district at 8:41 a.m. on December 25, 2025, killing one civilian.

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Cambodia accelerates economic transformation, prioritises automotive parts

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol called on December 24 for industrialisation and economic diversification, with more investment in automotive parts to support Cambodia’s 2050 high-income goal.

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Former Indian MP calls destruction of Hindu deity statue by Thai troops unacceptable

Former Indian parliamentarian Vijayasai Reddy criticised Thai troops’ reported destruction of a Hindu deity statue in Cambodia in a December 23 post on X, condemning attacks on faith and heritage.

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Thailand sets three conditions for Cambodia ahead of afternoon GBC talks

Puy Kea said Thailand set conditions ahead of the December 24 GBC Secretariat talks at 4 p.m., including a prior ceasefire declaration, observer monitoring and sincere cooperation on demining.

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Cambodians and foreign visitors in Siem Reap light candles for peace and an end to war

Cambodians and foreign visitors gathered in Siem Reap on December 23 to light candles, express sorrow over the war and call on the international community for a swift end to fighting and a return to peace.

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