Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian Defence Ministry denies Thai-media allegation of 11 shots at O’Smach

The original report describes Cambodia’s denial of a Thai-media allegation of 11 shots at O’Smach and separately cites differing accounts by Kevin Smith and the Thai side concerning other shooting events.

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Cambodian UN-mission minister counsellor rejects scams as a territorial pretext

AKP reported on May 13 that Minister Counsellor Doeuk Vannarith addressed the second International Migration Review Forum and rejected the use of online scam issues as a pretext for territorial violations.

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Prak Sokhonn and U.S. Under Secretary Allison Hooker discuss Cambodia–Thailand border dispute by phone

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said the May 12, 2026 call covered bilateral cooperation and peaceful resolution of the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute. The ministry published its account on May 13.

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Cambodian Culture Ministry rejects Thai registration of border temples and archaeological sites

The ministry’s May 13 statement named the Tamone complex, Ta Krabey, K’nar and other sites, disputed the legal effect of their registration and called on Thailand to withdraw it.

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Historical forecast: rain and strong gusts possible in Cambodia on May 13–15, 2026

The report cited a Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry forecast of scattered rain, lightning and gusts under the southwest monsoon, with stronger wind and waves possible along the coast. This was a forecast at the time, not an observation of flooding.

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Report: nine foreign scam suspects detained in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district

The original report says the district unified command conducted an operation on May 12, detaining nine foreign suspects and finding computers, phones, a firearm and ammunition. The individuals were referred to police for investigation.

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Hun Sen urges government not to open new bilateral maritime talks with Thailand

The original article relays Hun Sen’s May 12 view that, if Thai media accurately quoted the minister, prioritising bilateral talks contradicted cancellation of MOU 2001. He urged the government to seek a 1982 law-of-the-sea mechanism.

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Hun Manet stresses defence capacity as Assembly adopts conscription draft

AKP reported on May 12 that Hun Manet stressed defence self-reliance and military modernisation at the National Assembly, which approved a conscription draft for subsequent Senate review.

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Cambodia reportedly expelled 3,684 foreign nationals of 35 nationalities in first ten days of May

According to the immigration department, 3,684 foreign nationals, including 489 women and representing 35 nationalities, were expelled through Siem Reap Angkor and Techo international airports from May 1 to 10, 2026.

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Phnom Penh raids find 42 Vietnamese nationals in suspected fraud investigation

The original report says officers found 42 Vietnamese nationals and computers at two homes in Russey Keo and Chbar Ampov on May 11. The case remained under investigation.

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