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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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Cambodia transfers 790 male convicts for continued sentences and vocational training

Cambodia’s prison department said 790 male convicts described as gang offenders were transferred on May 21, 2026, to continue their sentences: 651 to Correctional Centre No. 4 in Pursat and 139 to Oddar Meanchey Provincial Prison. Planned vocational training included agriculture and construction to support frontline forces.

Preah Sihanouk governor joins cabinet meeting online to discuss three agenda items

Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sinet and provincial officials joined a cabinet plenary meeting by Zoom on May 22, 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The agenda covered draft reports on reform measures and the Pentagonal Strategy’s implementation, and a draft amendment to the Law on Roads.

Five Chinese suspects detained and one person rescued in Preah Sihanouk firearms operation

Police said five Chinese suspects were detained and one person rescued after an armed-threat report in Preah Sihanouk at about 9 p.m. on May 21, 2026. Two handguns and two cars were seized. Those involved and the seized items were taken to provincial police headquarters for further legal procedures.

Hun Manet urges cooperation to improve domestic tax collection

At the inauguration of the GDT headquarters, Hun Manet called for fair, transparent tax administration. The 2026 target of about US$6.3 billion covers tax and customs revenue combined, including US$3.3 billion for the GDT.