Border diplomacy, backdoor politics: What the Thai-Cambodian leaked call really reveals — Phar Kim Beng

JULY 6 — The leaked phone call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen — now President of the Cambodian Senate — has thrown regional diplomacy into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons....

Sudary reiterates Cambodia’s move to bring the border dispute with Thailand to the ICJ

Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia. AKP Speaking to the frontline armed forces, Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, reiterated the National Assembly’s full support for the Royal Government’s...

Three Phnom Penh traffic police officers dismissed

File photo of a traffic police officer stopping a motorcyclist in Phnom Penh. KT/Chor Sokunthea Three traffic police officers have been dismissed from their posts for violating the force’s discipline. The three police officers are: 1. Lieutenant...

Military panel warns of Thai political naïveté in Cambodia dispute

Supalak also criticised the government’s handling of the recent tensions at Chong Bok and the three disputed temple sites, including its decision to adjust border gate hours—moves that he believes stirred nationalist sentiment in both countries....

End of the line: Railway to Phnom Penh International Airport to be concreted over

Cambodia Reaffirms Readiness to Host 20th Asian Media Summit in Siem Reap

AKP Phnom Penh, July 05, 2025 -- Cambodia is ready to host the 20th Asian Media Summit (AMS) for a productive discussion and exchange of knowledge and experience to advance information diplomacy in the region. H.E. Neth Pheaktra reaffirmed the...

Thailand Responds to Cambodia’s UN Letter Regarding Border Dispute

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Foreign Ministry issued an official response Thursday after Cambodia formally notified the United Nations of its intention to take their long-standing border dispute to the International Court of Justice, following a fatal...

Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persist

Letter to General Assembly claims bilateral attempts to resolve dispute have failed PUBLISHED : 5 Jul 2025 at 17:19 A letter from the Cambodian permanent representative to the United Nations has emerged, revealing a call the country made on June...

Cambodia Rejects Thai Claim over Ta Moan Temple Complex

Hits: 169 Created: 05 July 2025 Hits: 169 (Phnom Penh): Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press statement firmly rejecting the recent claim made by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand, on 4...

Cambodia, US Nearing Agreement on Trade, Phnom Penh Says

Cambodia and the United States have agreed to a framework for a trade agreement, the Cambodian government announced today, just days ahead of the Trump administration’s July 9 tariff deadline. The announcement came after a virtual meeting between...

Phnom Penh Sets Up Anti-Scam Task Force Amid Rising Online Scams

Phnom Penh has established a special committee to crack down on online scams, following an order from Prime Minister Hun Manet. On July 2, 2025, the Phnom Penh Administration issued a decree to establish a committee to combat online scams, with...

Cambodia sees 16 pct rise in int'l air passengers in first half of 2025

PHNOM PENH, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has recorded a total of 3.42 million international air passengers in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16 percent, said an official report on Saturday. Released by the State Secretariat of...

Cambodia Reaffirms Principled Position on Ongoing Border Issues with Thailand

AKP Phnom Penh, July 05, 2025 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia this morning issued a statement concerning the recent developments and reaffirmed Cambodia's principled position regarding the...

Phnom Penh Governor orders continued crackdown on drugs and bans on e-cigarettes and shisha

Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh and Chairman of the Phnom Penh Unified Command instructed the authorities across the 14 districts to intensify efforts to prevent and suppress drug-related activities, eliminate electronic smoking or vaping,...

Cambodia reiterates border stance amid escalating tensions with Thailand

The Cambodian government has released a comprehensive statement reaffirming its stance on the ongoing border tensions with Thailand, following a deadly military incident in Preah Vihear province. The eight-point declaration, issued by the Ministry...

Government Unveils Plans for Agro-Industrial Zones in Western Cambodia

In a significant boost for the economy of western Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on July 1, 2025, the establishment of agro-industrial zones in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pursat provinces. This decision was made during his...

Park Bom spotted in Cambodia as 2NE1 reunites for full-group performance

2NE1, consisting of CL, Park Bom, Minzy and Sandara Park, is set to return to the stage as a full group, reigniting excitement among global fans. According to Star News, all four members departed Incheon International Airport on July 4 for Phnom...

Free Medical Services Reflect Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Com...

AKP Phnom Penh, July 05, 2025 -- Free medical treatment for citizens is a clear reflection of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet’s commitment to improving public health and the well-being of people at the grassroots...

Minister MISTI visits TCU pipe factory and water facility in Kampong Speu to foster private investment and water supply sector growth MISTI

Minister MISTI visits the TCU pipe factory and water facility in Kampong Speu. MISTI Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, visited the TCU pipe production facility and the Borey Kamkor Water Treatment and Supply...

Industry Minister Bids Farewell to French Ambassador, Highli...

AKP Phnom Penh, July 05, 2025 -- Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, H.E. Hem Vanndy, received here on July 4 H.E. Jacques Pellet, Ambassador of France to Cambodia, for a farewell meeting to mark the end of the Ambassador’s...