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Dei Edth–Thma Kor Mekong bridge project reaches 50.8% completion by mid-May 2026

A project report carried by Cambodia’s transport ministry put the Dei Edth–Thma Kor Mekong bridge project at 50.8% completion by mid-May 2026. The 3.7-kilometre project in Kandal includes a 1,600-metre river bridge, 26 metres wide. Its groundbreaking took place on June 7, 2023.

Cambodia approves in principle police rank levels for officers taking over posts

A May 21, 2026, Council of Ministers letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha conveyed in-principle approval for rank levels tied to posts held by incoming National Police officers and equivalent units. The schedule covers positions from Commissioner-General to deputy heads of commune administrative police posts.

Three reported mushroom-poisoning patients evacuated from Koh Rong by speedboat

Three people reportedly suffered mushroom poisoning in Sok San village, Koh Rong, after 11 p.m. on May 21, 2026. A rescue team sent a speedboat to bring them to Sihanoukville’s tourist port, followed by a GTVC ambulance transfer to a hospital in Preah Sihanouk province for emergency treatment.

Preah Sihanouk workshop discusses zoning for Koh Rong Marine National Park

A provincial workshop on zoning Koh Rong Marine National Park was held in Preah Sihanouk on May 21, 2026. Deputy Governor Long Dimanche stressed careful study to balance conservation and sustainable community use. Partners included Cambodia’s environment ministry, China’s National Ocean Technology Center and Fauna & Flora.

Cambodia rejects Thai allegation over five gunshots in the Phnom Bak border area

Defence spokesperson Maly Socheata rejected a Thai allegation linking Cambodian forces to five gunshots in the Phnom Bak area. Cambodia responded to a report posted by the Thai Army spokesperson team on May 22, 2026, and called for compliance with the December 27, 2025, joint statement on combating misinformation.

Eight held in Cambodia over alleged police-impersonation kidnapping and extortion

Police reported the arrest of eight suspects over the alleged kidnapping of a 32-year-old Chinese man on May 9, 2026, and extortion of US$12,000 and 81,000 USDT. Five Chinese and three Myanmar nationals were arrested in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville on May 15. The case remained under investigation.

Cambodian envoy outlines civilian impact of 2025 border conflicts at UN Security Council

Cambodia’s UN representative Keo Chhea addressed the Security Council on May 21, 2026, on the humanitarian impact of the July and December 2025 conflicts. He said about 649,000 Cambodian civilians had been displaced and civilian infrastructure and Preah Vihear Temple damaged, and stressed humanitarian law and civilian protection.

Emergency household supplies donated to fire-affected family in Tbong Khmum

A family whose home burned in Krouch Chhmar commune and district, Tbong Khmum, on May 19, 2026, reportedly received emergency household supplies from ផារ៉ា មង្គល on May 21. The report also said the family of ឆៃ រ័ត្ន, described as a serviceman recently killed in service to the country, donated a bag of rice.

Five Chinese suspects detained in Preah Sihanouk firearms case; one person rescued

Preah Sihanouk police intervened after a report of armed men threatening a fellow Chinese national at about 9 p.m. on May 21, 2026. Police said five Chinese suspects were detained, one person rescued, and two handguns and two cars seized. Further legal procedures were underway.

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