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Two Vietnamese men were arrested in Chanthaburi after crossing into Thailand from Cambodia without passports, later telling officers they had been lured by a high-paying job advertised on Facebook. The men, aged …

Residents of Sra Chak commune, Daun Penh district, have requested that the district authorities and the Phnom Penh administration stop cremations at Srah Chak Wat, as they find it difficult to tolerate …

Cambodia deported 90 Chinese nationals on Thursday. The post 90 foreigners expelled from Cambodia appeared first on Khmer Times.

A Cambodian man allegedly caught with yaba pills and crystal meth in Pattaya farted at officers after panicking during a drug raid today, October 16. Nong Prue police searched a makeshift shelter …

Cambodia has strongly rejected Thailand’s claims regarding the ongoing border dispute, accusing Bangkok of misrepresenting the situation on the ground and demanding that Thai forces cease all unlawful activities in Cambodian territory …

Cambodia called for greater leadership opportunities for developing ASEAN member states Thursday as regional officials advanced a new decade-long agenda for science, technology and innovation cooperation at the 90th ASEAN Committee on …

Prime Minister Hun Manet held separate bilateral meetings with the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Baku, Azerbaijan, yesterday, reinforcing Cambodia’s resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation. The post Cambodia pledges deeper ties …

A senior official, reported to be the Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has been arrested after he shot and seriously injured his son in Phnom Penh. The …

A Cambodian diplomat on Wednesday rejected statements made by Thailand's representative at a United Nations meeting in Geneva, stating that Cambodia did not initiate the recent border conflict nor escalate hostilities. The …

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia, in partnership with the European Union, hosted the NTTI BizConnect Cambodia 2026 forum on Wednesday to bridge the gap between technical and vocational …

Preah Ang Duong Hospital, in collaboration with The Fred Hollows Foundation Cambodia, will host a free eye care initiative providing examinations, prescription eyeglasses, and surgeries for 5,000 citizens on Saturday. The post …

Cambodia saw a significant 23% rise in the export of bicycles and electric bicycles during the first nine months of 2026, driven by expanding international orders and deeper integration into regional supply …

Kerjasama berbilang tahun ini akan menghubungkan pelanggan Maybank di rantau ini dengan perkhidmatan kesihatan Malaysia, serta rancangan untuk berkembang ke lebih banyak pasaran mulai 2027.

In its October 2026 regional economic outlook, it highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.

The multi-year partnership will connect Maybank customers across the region with Malaysia’s healthcare services, with plans to expand into more markets from 2027.

German assistance for mine clearance in Cambodia has benefited roughly 500,000 people and cleared over 58 square kilometres of land since 1993, Senior Minister Ly Thuch said yesterday. The post German mine …

Cambodia is calling for expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in climate action, with regional forum outcomes set to form a unified position for negotiations at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey …

Severe drought once destroyed much of her rice crop and forced her to buy food to feed her family. Today, Cambodian farmer Sokhom Kha relies on mobile weather forecasts to plan her …

Human Rights Watch has called on Vietnam to unconditionally release three democracy activists who disappeared in Cambodia before being detained by Vietnamese authorities.

Cambodia is facing renewed questions about its campaign against online fraud after an Al Jazeera investigation alleged that a coastal resort continued to harbour scam operations and human trafficking.

About 1.3 million children in Cambodia could face extreme weather linked to El Niño from late 2026 into 2027, according to a UNICEF warning reported by China’s Xinhua news agency.

Cambodia is seeking a comprehensive maritime boundary agreement with Thailand under international law, while remaining open to joint development and equitable resource sharing, as conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on …

The return of hundreds of thousands of Cambodian workers from Thailand could increase Cambodia’s economic output while leaving individual households worse off, according to research by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has accused Thai forces of opening fire first in a border confrontation, as both sides trade blame over the fighting.

Cambodia has denied allegations that its authorities detained two democracy activists and helped transfer them to Vietnam after they disappeared during a visit to Cambodia.

Cambodian unions and civil society groups have criticised a decision to set the minimum wage for garment workers and related sectors at $210 a month in 2027, saying the $2 increase will …

A former Chinese flight attendant studying in Thailand has been arrested in Songkhla after police accused her of acting as a broker for Chinese nationals travelling illegally between Thailand and Malaysia. The …

Cambodia has climbed four positions to place 15th among 30 economies in the 2026 Sustainable Trade Index (STI) by the Hinrich Foundation, showcasing the Kingdom's steady progress toward the UN Sustainable Development …

Cambodia’s total trade volume rose 21.3% year-on-year to $57 billion in the first nine months, driven by strong growth in both exports and imports, according to the latest report of the General …

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Monday called for stronger coordination to combat digital scams, with Cambodia among the economies covered in its regional analysis. It also highlighted money laundering risks associated …

Following orders from Phnom Penh Police Commissioner Chuon Narin, Daun Penh district police officers investigated and detained a suspect in connection with alleged drug distribution near Sorya Center Point after reports were …

The Kun Khmer International Federation (KIF) is taking Cambodia’s traditional martial art to South America, with two experienced masters set to lead professional training seminars in Chile and Brazil later this month. …

Cambodia is urging Germany to open pathways for skilled Cambodian workers to secure employment in Europe, part of a broader push to modernise the Southeast Asian nation’s workforce and strengthen bilateral ties. …

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In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across the country. Thailand is falling well short of its annual tourism target, while a major labour shortage is leaving farmers …

Cambodia spent a total of over $2.5 billion importing diesel and petrol during the first nine months of 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to …

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and provincial investment subcommittees approved 36 investment projects totalling approximately $470 million in September, generating about 17,000 jobs. The post 36 investment projects worth …

Cambodian national Vann Zakolin has continued his solo motorcycle adventure from Cambodia, reaching Turkey following journeys through Russia and Georgia. The post IN PICTURES: Cambodian adventurer reaches 13,000 km mark on epic …

Cambodia recorded more than 2 million domestic and international tourist trips during the three-day Pchum Ben festival, driven primarily by local holiday travel, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism. …

Cambodia has formally challenged Thailand’s account of the ongoing border dispute in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, accusing Bangkok of distorting historical facts, continuing military incursions into Cambodian territory …