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What did the special Cambodia–Thailand Joint Boundary Commission meeting agree?
At the October 21–22 JBC meeting, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to rebuild 15 boundary pillars at agreed original sites and three submerged pillars at sites still to be agreed, and to speed up technical revisions for mapping with technologies such as LiDAR.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot pepper's distinctive flavour wins renown at home and in Europe
Kampot pepper's distinctive flavour, shaped by mineral-rich soil and a warm, humid climate, has won renown in Cambodia and Europe.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–Thailand border developments: Defence Minister Tea Seiha heads to Malaysia for key meeting
Tea Seiha arrived in Kuala Lumpur with a Cambodian military delegation on October 22, 2025, ahead of the second special Cambodia–Thailand GBC meeting the following day.
Read the original report or page ↗Workers to receive three paid days off for the 2025 Water Festival
Workers are entitled to three paid days off on November 4–6, 2025 for the Water Festival, and the October wages they are due must be paid before the holiday.
Read the original report or page ↗Leuk Daek stream bank collapses at Wat Chrouy in Koh Thom; technical officials cite whirlpools
Technical officials attributed a 40-metre bank collapse at Wat Chrouy in Koh Thom to whirlpool erosion and drainage seepage. The collapse damaged monastery structures.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment Ministry fines KOFI coffee roasting, grinding and packaging workshop in Chamkar Mon
The Environment Ministry fined KOFI’s coffee-processing workshop in Chamkar Mon, citing unpermitted generator emissions, missing air-quality certification and breach of an environmental protection agreement.
Read the original report or page ↗Governor Mang Sineth meets four Chinese companies in Shanghai
Governor Mang Sineth led talks with four Chinese companies in Shanghai on October 21–22, 2025, to promote investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly Preah Sihanouk province.
Read the original report or page ↗General Tea Seiha attends second special Cambodia–Thailand GBC meeting in Malaysia
General Tea Seiha led a senior Cambodian military delegation to Malaysia on October 22, 2025, to attend the second special Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee meeting.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia arrests more than 200 suspects in human trafficking and sex-trade cases in first nine months of 2025
The Interior Ministry reported 205 suspects arrested in 147 human-trafficking and sex-trade cases during the first nine months of 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Funan Techo Canal excavation planned for late November or early December 2025 as impact issues are addressed
The Public Works and Transport Ministry’s spokesperson said Funan Techo Canal excavation was planned once water levels recede, possibly in late November or early December 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗More than 40,000 flights as Cambodia’s aviation market grows
An aviation official reported over 40,000 flights, more than 5 million passengers and over 64,000 tonnes of cargo in January–September 2025, with each measure growing 12–14% year on year.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian guide accused of posts inciting government’s overthrow faces up to 10 years in prison
According to the report, a Phnom Penh court charged a 51-year-old Siem Reap guide with conspiracy over alleged calls to overthrow the government. He remains in pretrial detention and could face five to ten years in prison if convicted.
Read the original report or page ↗Gold falls by $56 per chi in Cambodia on October 22
Gold in Cambodia was quoted at $494 per chi on October 22, 2025, down $56 from the October 17 price of $550.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk police: South Korean man died by suicide at Queen Co hotel
Preah Sihanouk police said a South Korean man died by suicide at the Queen Co hotel on October 20, 2025. His body was transferred to the relevant department for further procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗18 Cambodian soldiers held by Thai military for 85 days as of October 22, 2025
Cambodia urged Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers safely so they could reunite with their families. The report said they had been held by the Thai military for 85 days as of October 22, 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia invites Chinese companies to turn waste into resources and support green transition
Cambodia’s environment minister led a delegation to a waste-to-energy plant in China and discussed cooperation on waste recovery and clean-energy use.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police say detention of guide in Siem Reap followed the law
Phnom Penh police said a guide was detained in Siem Reap on October 14 under a court order over conspiracy allegations linked to social media. Police said the arrest followed legal procedure.
Read the original report or page ↗ICC-Preah Vihear ad hoc experts inspect progress on conservation and development at Preah Vihear Temple
Ad hoc ICC-Preah Vihear experts inspected conservation and development work at the World Heritage temple, which the report said was damaged during the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict.
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