Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Two days of Thai attacks on Cambodian civilian areas leave seven dead and 20 injured, report says

Preliminary provincial information put the civilian toll from Thai attacks at seven killed and 20 injured by 6 a.m. on December 9, following attacks since December 8. Cambodia’s Defence Ministry condemned the attacks and said they violated the ceasefire and October 26 peace agreement.

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Asian Cultural Council voices deep concern for civilians as Cambodian-Thai border clashes resume

The Asian Cultural Council expressed concern over civilian casualties, displacement and attacks on four temples during December 7–8 clashes. It urged both militaries to halt violence, protect people and heritage, respect peace commitments and international conventions, and pursue peaceful solutions.

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Thai media: Anutin says Thailand will halt Cambodia talks and abandon US-brokered deal

Thai media reported on December 8 that Anutin said Thailand would stop all talks with Cambodia and abandon an earlier US-brokered agreement, despite possible US trade tariffs. Cambodia had not formally responded at the time of the report.

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Hun Sen questions Thai prime minister over alleged use of war to win votes

A December 8 report said Hun Sen had criticised Thailand’s hardline rhetoric and questioned whether tensions were being used for domestic political support. He reaffirmed Cambodian restraint and called for respect, communication and stability.

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Thailand and Cambodia announce military responses as border tensions surge

On December 8, Anutin said Thailand would take necessary military action after an emergency security meeting. Cambodia reported cross-border Thai fire in Banteay Meanchey villages and said its forces had responded in self-defence.

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Report: Thai shelling hits two border villages as Cambodian authorities evacuate residents

A December 8 report said Thai forces fired on Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages while residents were evacuated to a pagoda. Cambodia’s defence spokesperson said light and heavy weapons were used at 13:36 and Cambodian forces had not yet responded in that incident.

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Cambodia reports US$790 million in cashew exports as global supplies tighten

Commerce Ministry data put Cambodia’s cashew exports at US$790 million in the first eight months of 2025, up over 60%. Industry figures expected tighter supplies to lift prices, while the cashew association promoted farming techniques to address climate risks.

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Cambodia’s milled rice exports jump 39%, earning over US$526 million in first 11 months

Cambodia reportedly exported 801,600 tonnes of milled rice in the first 11 months of 2025, up 39%, earning US$526 million. Sixty-five firms exported to 72 countries and territories, with fragrant rice exceeding 60%. A commerce official cited trade-agreement tariff benefits.

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Cambodia rejects Thai claim of heavy-weapons movements along border as false

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry rejected Thailand’s First Army Region page’s claim that Cambodia had moved heavy weapons along the border. Spokesperson Maly Socheata said on December 8 the reports were misleading and denied ceasefire violations, reaffirming commitments to peace agreements.

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Cambodia detains 4,851 online scam suspects in six-month crackdown

Cambodian police detained 4,851 online scam suspects from 23 countries and territories, including 925 women, from June 27 to early December. Eleven major cases involving 77 suspected key members entered judicial proceedings. A Phnom Penh court also ordered temporary detention of two Vietnamese suspects on December 8.

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