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Cambodian defence ministry says ASEAN observers inspected damaged civilian sites in An Ses
The ministry said AOT visited An Ses in Preah Vihear on February 26 to inspect homes and infrastructure Cambodia says were damaged by Thai attacks in December 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk police clarify BMW collision with officer and driver’s drug-test result
Police said a 25-year-old Chinese BMW driver was detained after a February 24 collision with an officer. His alcohol test was negative and drug test positive; legal procedures continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth briefs Senate commission on Preah Sihanouk’s education and tourism development
Mang Sineth briefed the Senate’s Seventh Commission, led by Chhit Sokhon, on February 25 about education, religion, culture and tourism, including provincial figures for 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet returns after 12-day working visit
Hun Manet returned on February 26 after a February 15–26 trip that included the Board of Peace meeting in Washington and working visits to Switzerland and Belgium.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian immigration authorities report 816 deportations on February 24
The report says 816 foreigners from 14 countries, including 63 women and 494 Chinese nationals, were deported on February 24, with many linked to online-fraud cases.
Read the original report or page ↗Japan reiterates support for peaceful resolution of Cambodia–Thailand border dispute
According to Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry, Ambassador for Mekong Cooperation HAYASHI TEIJI met Acting Foreign Minister Eat Sophea in Phnom Penh on February 25 and reiterated Japan’s support for peace.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry reports ASEAN observer visit to Preah Vihear Temple area
Spokesperson Maly Socheata said AOT visited the Preah Vihear Temple area at 10 a.m. on February 26, with Cambodian coordination, to observe, verify and report on post-ceasefire conditions.
Read the original report or page ↗Senate’s Seventh Commission studies foreign-language teaching at Hun Sen Mittapheap Primary School
The commission, led by Chhit Sokhon, visited Hun Sen Mittapheap Primary School in Sihanoukville on February 25, with Deputy Governor Samut Sothearith attending.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s education ministry says foreign video was dubbed in Khmer to mislead viewers
The ministry said Khmer audio had been added to a foreign video to create the impression of violence against a girl in a Cambodian classroom, and urged reliance on clearly sourced information.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Ministry and Preah Sihanouk review tourism investment data
Tourism Secretary of State Ny Phally and Deputy Governor Samut Sothearith led a February 26 meeting on reviewing project inventories and updating tourism investment data in the province.
Read the original report or page ↗Prak Sokhonn presents Cambodia’s allegations in Geneva and calls for Thai troop withdrawal
Speaking at the Human Rights Council’s 61st session high-level meeting on February 24, Prak Sokhonn presented Cambodia’s allegations and called for implementation of agreements and peaceful settlement.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry calls for transparent enforcement of protected-area land-certificate measures
The instruction followed an Environment Ministry letter concerning land occupation and forest clearing in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, Preah Vihear.
Read the original report or page ↗Daily trade remains lively at Kampong Pranak market in Preah Vihear
The report describes food and household-goods stalls, busy mornings and the market’s role in local livelihoods and community exchanges.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth says security has improved but scam perceptions persist abroad
At a February 25 meeting, the Preah Sihanouk governor discussed security assessments, checks at casino sites and provincial enforcement powers.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says most scam proceeds do not enter Cambodia’s government
In an AFP interview, he said illicit networks harmed tourism and Cambodia’s economy while acknowledging indirect benefits to some businesses.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet tells AFP authorities did not know of Chen Zhi’s alleged scam role
He described the former adviser’s January transfer to China and said Cambodian nationality had been revoked after an investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Twenty-one suspects detained at alleged online-scam site in Ou Baek K’am
The February 25 operation involved 16 Chinese, one Indian, two Pakistani and two Nepali nationals; the premises were temporarily closed.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot fishers add recreational fishing trips to supplement income
Fishers reported KHR100,000–200,000 per trip and about 20 trips a month, while visitors and officials discussed sea-condition checks and safety responsibilities.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha reports over 30,000 deportations and around 210,000 voluntary departures
At a February 25 anti-trafficking commemoration, the Interior Minister described enforcement and cooperation with foreign diplomatic missions.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia strengthens Lancang–Mekong TVET cooperation for future employment
Around 130 participants attended a February 25 workshop on curricula, trainer capacity and technical and vocational education policy.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet discusses border tensions and online scams in AFP interview
Citing Cambodian national television’s February 26 report, the article describes the Belgium interview and Cambodia’s stated border positions.
Read the original report or page ↗Veteran with a leg disability in Stung Hav receives electric motorcycle
On February 23, a provincial rural-development official delivered Hun Manet and his wife’s gift to Sam Saroeun to assist his daily travel.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk police bring ID-card application services to Hun Sen Mittapheap school
The February 25–26 service assists eligible students and teachers and reduces time spent travelling to an identity-card office.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk water police inspect tourist vessels for technical safety
February 25 checks covered vessel and engine condition, life jackets, emergency equipment and overloading, alongside a call to follow waterway traffic rules.
Read the original report or page ↗Tea Seiha receives Mekong-cooperation ambassador HAYASHI Teiji
The February 25 meeting discussed friendship, regional security and stability, sustainable development and non-traditional security challenges.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar reports 25 Chinese nationals detained in Shan State scam operation
A February 22 account described 20 arrests at an alleged online gambling and fraud site and five later arrests, with two Starlink sets among seized equipment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia records two road deaths and 14 injuries on February 24
National Police reported eight crashes, four at night, with nine people seriously injured and five sustaining minor injuries.
Read the original report or page ↗GoAbroad lists Cambodia seventh among 2026 work-abroad destinations
The report describes GoAbroad’s 2026 list of countries for working abroad, placing Cambodia seventh and highlighting English-teaching opportunities.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports 82 youth-gang cases and 302 detentions from February 1–22
The Interior Ministry report says most cases were referred to court, while some less serious participants were educated and released with parental guarantees.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia denies reports of 40 mm grenade fire towards Thai patrol
The Defence Ministry rejected the February 24 allegation, described military liaison contacts and reaffirmed existing de-escalation agreements.
Read the original report or page ↗German tourist reports theft and assault in Pattaya
A 55-year-old tourist reported a stolen bag and missing cash after a dispute. Pattaya police were investigating the allegations.
Read the original report or page ↗China continues supporting Cambodian humanitarian demining on awareness-day anniversary
Wang Wenbin’s message described Chinese grants since 2018, while the report listed land cleared, explosive items destroyed and people benefiting.
Read the original report or page ↗Foreign volunteers teach displaced Cambodian children at Banteay Meanchey camp
Y-Farm provides supplementary English and Khmer lessons at Wat Chan Si safety camp. A volunteer said the team teaches there Monday to Friday.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia urges Thai compliance with agreements and troop withdrawal
Prak Sokhonn outlined Cambodia’s position at the UN Human Rights Council’s 61st session, calling for peaceful settlement and safe, dignified civilian returns.
Read the original report or page ↗Water ministry warns of early-season rain forecast for February 26–March 3
The February 25 notice forecast thunderstorms and strong winds over around 30% of lowland areas and 40% of upland and coastal areas, with waves of 0.25–1 metre.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Defence Ministry rejects claims its forces opened fire
The ministry denied a reported February 24 grenade incident and described communications between Cambodian and Thai military liaison teams.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai police seize 448 kg of crystal meth hidden in pet-food bags
Police reported two truck-driver arrests and two vehicles seized in Bangkok. The suspects reportedly described payments of 30,000 baht each.
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