Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia responds to Thai claim that Prey Chan villagers crossed the border to protest

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry rejected Thailand’s claim that ព្រៃចាន់ villagers protested on Thai territory, saying demarcation remains incomplete. It called for a JBC settlement, respect for the ceasefire and an end to the expulsion of residents.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Hun Sen says border closure has encouraged Cambodian products

Hun Sen said Cambodia would not ask Thailand to reopen the border and argued that the closure had encouraged local products. He said Cambodia had approved Japanese firms’ cross-border transport request and called for patience and peaceful resolution of the dispute.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

September 24 marks the birth of Cambodia’s 1993 Constitution, the supreme law

Cambodia marked 32 years since the promulgation of its Constitution on September 24, 2025. Acting Head of State Hun Sen recalled its history and stressed that state laws and decisions must conform to the supreme law, which provides for separation of powers, basic rights and the rule of law.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia would survive another 100 years of Thai border closure and will not change its position

In a September 23 Telegram message, Hun Sen said Cambodia would not ask Thailand to reopen the border and argued that the closure had encouraged support for local products. He said Cambodia had approved Japanese investors’ cross-border transport request and urged patience and peaceful resolution.

2025-09-24KPS99TV

Senior Cambodian official encourages major Chinese companies to invest in factories

Commerce Ministry Secretary of State សំហេង បូរ៉ា led visits to four companies in Shandong on September 20–21 and encouraged investment in Cambodian factories. Sunvim promised a further study of investment conditions, while Sinoer also expressed interest in a visit.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Fishing vessel departing Cambodia intercepted off Taiwan with over 718 kg of drugs

Taiwan coast guard officers intercepted YAMA68 southwest of Maobitou on September 22 and reported finding more than 718 kg of drugs. Four mainland Chinese crew members were referred to judicial authorities.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

CMAC chief highlights Cambodia’s priority on humanitarian demining

CMAC Director-General Heng Ratana recalled demining efforts since the early 1990s, saying they supported safe return, resettlement and socioeconomic development. He also called for peaceful solutions to border disputes.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodian delegation attends UN climate events in New York

Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth led Cambodia’s delegation to September 23–25 climate and related meetings in New York, representing Prime Minister Hun Manet and planning interventions on climate action and the BBNJ Agreement.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodia forecasts widespread rain as two storms influence the southwest monsoon

The water and meteorology ministry forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusts from September 23 to 25 as Ragasa and Neoguri influenced the southwest monsoon, while saying their tracks would not strongly affect Cambodia.

2025-09-23KPS99TV

Cambodia renews call to free 18 soldiers, reporting 56 days in Thai custody

As of September 23, Cambodia reported that 18 soldiers had spent 56 days in Thai military custody and urged their swift, safe release in accordance with international humanitarian law.

2025-09-23KPS99TV