Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Authorities seize 3.5 tonnes of spoiled frozen chicken offal from Laos

A joint inspection at Kampong Sralau checkpoint found 3,500 kilograms of spoiled chicken offal on two trucks; the goods were subsequently destroyed.

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Hun Manet calls Anwar seeking help to ease Cambodia–Thailand border tensions

Hun Manet asked Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, then ASEAN chair, to help de-escalate tensions and preserve the status quo pending border talks.

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Anwar speaks separately with Cambodian and Thai prime ministers over border tensions

Malaysia’s Prime Minister and 2025 ASEAN chair Anwar Ibrahim held separate calls with Hun Manet and Anutin Charnvirakul on September 18, urging dialogue and de-escalation.

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Cambodian Human Rights Committee condemns violence against civilians in Prey Chan

In a September 18 statement, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee condemned Thai actions in Prey Chan and called for compliance with ceasefire arrangements and a peaceful settlement.

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Immigration Department says Cambodian–Thai border crossings had not reopened as of September 17

In a September 18, 2025 clarification, Cambodia’s Immigration Department said all international and regional crossings with Thailand remained closed as of September 17. It said a circulating claim reused a June 11 live report.

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Provincial health chief reports 29 Cambodians injured in border incident

Banteay Meanchey’s health chief reports 29 injured soldiers, monks and residents, including two women, following the September 17 incident at Prey Chan. The report attributes the injuries to Thai military violence.

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Hun Manet warns international leaders over alleged Thai plans targeting 17 locations

A September 18 report says Hun Manet wrote to international leaders about intelligence alleging Thai plans to seize 17 locations. His letter sets out Cambodia’s position on maps, the border and regional-security risks.

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ADB approves US$52.72 million loan to expand Cambodia’s power grid

ADB has approved US$52.72 million to help Cambodia integrate more renewable power. The project will build 55 km of 230 kV transmission lines between Pursat and Kampong Chhnang and upgrade nine substations.

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China to provide about US$2.5 million for 11 Lancang–Mekong projects in Cambodia

Cambodia and China signed an agreement in Phnom Penh on September 17, 2025, for about US$2.5 million to support 11 projects under the 2025 Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, the report says.

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Cambodian Foreign Ministry voices concern over Thai actions at border village

On September 17, Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Thai actions in a Banteay Meanchey border village. It said tear gas, rubber bullets and high-frequency sound devices had been used against civilians and monks, and urged support for dialogue and the ceasefire.

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