Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Prak Sokhonn hands over a house to family of soldier killed in five-day border conflict

Prak Sokhonn handed over a house in Angk Snuol district, Kandal, on November 7, 2025, to the family of a soldier killed in the earlier five-day Cambodia–Thailand border conflict.

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Gunfire during Tbong Khmum drug raid after suspect rams police vehicles

A suspect rammed police vehicles during a drug operation in Tbong Khmum, prompting officers to fire; the suspect escaped, two police vehicles were damaged and the case remains under investigation.

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Cambodia says Thai actions breach the spirit of the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration

Cambodia’s government spokesperson on November 5 accused Thailand of breaching the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration and urged it to honour its commitments and release 18 captured Cambodian soldiers without added conditions.

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Thailand begins initial steps toward releasing 18 detained Cambodian soldiers

Thailand’s foreign ministry spokesperson said the country had entered the initial stages of releasing 18 detained Cambodian soldiers, while the army was assessing progress on four border-related conditions daily.

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Hun Sen rejects rumours that Cambodia requested the reopening of Thai border crossings

Hun Sen said on November 4 that Cambodia had never asked Thailand to reopen border crossings, urged the public not to be misled and said the closures also obstructed regional connectivity.

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Japanese reporter describes surveillance and coercion at alleged Phnom Penh scam sites

The report says people trying to escape scam compounds have died after jumping from windows.

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Cambodia pledges cooperation with Korean task force against transnational crime

Chhai Sinarith met South Korea’s ambassador in Phnom Penh on November 3 to discuss task-force arrangements, intelligence sharing and anti-scam cooperation, emphasizing the need for sustained international efforts.

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Downpour before Water Festival makes travel difficult in Phnom Penh

Heavy rain on the eve of the Water Festival made travel difficult for Phnom Penh residents.

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Slip of the tongue or the truth? Anutin admits “Thailand violated Cambodia’s sovereignty”

Thai Prime Minister Anutin’s October 31 border-sovereignty remarks sparked controversy. He apologised on November 1, calling them a communication error; the report said he had not explicitly retracted them.

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Travel blogger tries Cambodia’s electronic visa process: done in five minutes

A travel blogger described completing an electronic visa process at Techo International Airport in under five minutes for US$30.

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