Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

CMAC cites crater inspections in Cambodian account of border fire

CMAC says it joined the military in inspecting craters after September 27 firing. Director General Heng Ratana cited a July investigation in Pursat to explain how technical analysis could identify ammunition sources.

2025-09-28KPS99TV

Hun Sen urges preservation of craters for observers’ investigation

Hun Sen proposed ballistic analysis and crater inspections by ASEAN’s Interim Observer Team after September 27 border fire, asking Cambodian troops to preserve evidence and urging Thai cooperation.

2025-09-28KPS99TV

Cambodian army says border demarcation and markers fall under joint commission

The 5th Military Region rejected claims that removing a house at អូរភ្លុកដំរី amounted to ceding territory and said demarcation and boundary markers fall under the Cambodia–Thailand Joint Boundary Commission.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

Phnom Penh police report drug and money-laundering operation dismantled

Police say raids in Sen Sok from September 16–18 seized about 95 kilograms of drugs and led to charges against two Vietnamese men and one Cambodian man.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

China provides US$100,000 for people displaced by border conflict in Preah Vihear

The Chinese embassy provided US$100,000 to Preah Vihear on September 27. Ambassador Wang Wenbin expressed hope that border residents could soon return home and resume normal lives.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

Cambodian Defence Ministry reports border fire and says troops did not retaliate

The ministry said Thai forces fired mortars and small arms at Cambodian positions in An Ses at about 11:52 a.m. on September 27, while Cambodian troops exercised restraint and did not return fire.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

Hun Sen congratulates Xi Jinping on the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

Acting Head of State Hun Sen sent a September 26 congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping, praising China’s development and reaffirming commitment to deeper bilateral and party-to-party friendship.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

Hun Sen attends China’s 76th founding-anniversary reception as acting head of state

Hun Sen attended a September 26 reception marking the People’s Republic of China’s 76th anniversary in his capacity as Cambodia’s acting head of state. Ambassador Wang Wenbin and other guests reviewed China’s development and bilateral cooperation.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

Hun Manet welcomes US congressional delegation at the Peace Palace

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met a US congressional delegation at the Peace Palace on September 26. Adam Smith, Michael Baumgartner and Chrissy Houlahan joined the visit, which addressed bilateral cooperation.

2025-09-27KPS99TV

Mang Sineth joins Cabinet meeting via Zoom

Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth joined the September 26, 2025 Cabinet meeting via Zoom. Prime Minister Hun Manet chaired discussions covering five draft ratification laws, Cambodia’s initial draft disability-rights convention report and other matters.

2025-09-26KPS99TV