Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Sen warns smugglers: ‘If I were still prime minister, I would order arrests’

In an 8 October message, Hun Sen urged greater use of the riel, fair currency exchange and action against Thai-goods smuggling. He said he would order arrests or removals if he were still prime minister.

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Hun Sen urges use of the riel: ‘If you love your country, keep notes bearing our King’s portrait’

In an 8 October 2025 message, Hun Sen urged Cambodians to hold and use riel, exchange currencies at market rates and stop setting wages and prices in baht. He also called for action against Thai-goods smuggling while the border was closed.

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Cambodia reports deporting over 35,000 scam suspects as fraud shifts to smaller premises

Interior Minister Sar Sokha said Cambodia had deported over 15,000 foreigners linked to cybercrime during the current parliamentary mandate and about 21,000 under the previous government. Enforcement priorities now focus on dispersed, concealed premises.

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Cambodia says 18 soldiers held by Thailand for 71 days, renews call for their release

As of 8 October 2025, Cambodia said 18 soldiers had been held by Thailand for 71 days. It sought their safe return, while two Cambodian Human Rights Committee requests to UN human-rights officials reportedly remained unanswered at that time.

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Huot Hak meets foreign content creators to discuss promoting Cambodian tourism

Tourism Minister Huot Hak met foreign content creators led by Jesse McCaul on 7 October 2025 to discuss tourism-promotion cooperation and encourage accurate content about Cambodia and efforts against false information.

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Sar Sokha says over 15,000 foreigners linked to cybercrime deported in just over two years

Sar Sokha said on 8 October 2025 that Cambodia had deported over 15,000 foreigners linked to cybercrime since the seventh parliamentary mandate began just over two years earlier. He sought international cooperation as scam operations split into smaller groups.

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Cambodia regrets Thai authorities allowing public insults against Cambodian leaders

Cambodia's government spokesperson condemned insults against Cambodian leaders by some Thai nationals on October 7 and regretted the absence of measures to stop them. The spokesperson stressed Cambodian leaders' calls against retaliatory insults or discrimination against Thai residents and their commitment to peaceful solutions.

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Phnom Penh governor orders action on online scams, drugs and flood prevention

Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng called at an October 7 morning city hall meeting for stronger action against online fraud and drug crime while prioritising drainage and flood prevention. District authorities were told to inspect and clear drains, and public works staff to check roads and traffic signs and report problems promptly.

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Hun Sen calls for boycott of Thai products and the baht

Senate President Hun Sen urged people dissatisfied with Thailand to stop buying Thai products and using the baht in Cambodia, while stressing that Thai businesses and citizens in the country should not be harmed. He said buying local goods could create domestic opportunities and warned border residents about risks of holding baht.

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Cambodia to host Chinese and Australian naval ships in the same period

Chinese and Australian naval vessels are scheduled to visit Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in October. HMAS Ballarat's visit is planned for October 10–13, 2025, while China's PLAN 83 and PLAN 988 are scheduled for October 10–14.

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