UNCLOS Maritime Escalation: Cambodia has formally notified Thailand and the UN Secretary-General to start compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS over overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, after Bangkok terminated the 2001 MoU framework—an escalation that both the National Assembly and Senate say is needed to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty and rights. Political Leadership Warning: Acting Head of State Hun Sen used the inauguration of Cambodia’s new General Department of Taxation (GDT) headquarters to warn that any attempt to remove the Hun family from leadership would amount to an effort to overthrow the government. Tax Administration Push: Hun Sen highlighted the GDT complex as Cambodia’s largest government building and said tax revenue has already surpassed 53% of the 2026 target in the first five months, dismissing claims of financial strain. Anti-Drug Results: The Anti-Drug Department reported a 32% drop in drug-related arrests and lower narcotics seizures in the first five months of 2026, while enforcement continues. Tourism Revenue Snapshot: Angkor Enterprise said Angkor ticket sales topped $17.2 million in the first five months of 2026, despite a sharp year-on-year decline in arrivals. Digital Diplomacy: Timor-Leste launched verify.gov.tl, a document verification platform built with Cambodian technical support, aimed at cutting transport document fraud. Cybercrime Crackdown: Phnom Penh authorities continued raids on suspected scam centres, inspecting hundreds of locations and questioning thousands of foreigners. Disaster Relief for Displaced Families: A temporary market is being built in Banteay Meanchey for over 2,800 displaced families to help restore livelihoods near the Thailand border.