Cambodia–Thailand Border Conflict Kills 33, Civilians Flee

A deadly border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has killed 33 people, mostly civilians, over three days. The fighting, involving jets, tanks, and artillery, forced over 170,000 people to flee their homes. Despite the violence, civilians on both sides expressed a deep desire for peace, calling each other “siblings” and “friends.” Evacuees are taking shelter [...]

Border Crisis: 119 Cambodian Migrants Arrested in Thailand

Tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border have led to the arrest of 119 Cambodians for illegal re-entry between May 30 and July 10, 2025.Many had returned home fearing conflict but went back due to joblessness and high living costs. Arrests occurred in Sa Kaeo and Aranyaprathet, with migrants crossing through forests and fields. Some held passports [...]

Cambodia Foils 59 Human Trafficking Cases, Rescues 118 Victims

In the first half of the year, Cambodia's General Department of Immigration intercepted 59 suspected human trafficking cases involving 118 victims—mostly Cambodian women lured into illegal marriages with foreign men. With help from Chinese authorities, many were rescued. Lt. Gen. Sok Veasna said officers used behavioral profiling to detect victims, who were often manipulated through [...]

Thousands Affected as Thai-Cambodian Border Shutdown Draws Criticism

Thailand’s recent unilateral closure of its borders with Cambodia has drawn sharp criticism for violating international norms and fundamental human rights. This move, perceived as a breach of diplomatic cooperation and goodwill, has led to widespread confusion, fear, and suffering—particularly among vulnerable communities living near the border. While Thai authorities attempt to portray a peaceful [...]

Cambodia Bans Thai Produce as Border Dispute Intensifies

Cambodia has banned Thai fruit and vegetable imports following a deadly border clash that killed a Cambodian soldier. Tensions have escalated, with both countries imposing retaliatory measures, including media bans, visa limits, and border closures. The dispute, rooted in colonial-era border maps, continues to stir strong nationalist sentiment. Thousands rallied in Phnom Penh to support [...]

Cambodia Seeks ICJ Ruling After Border Clash With Thailand

Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have started again after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash at the Emerald Triangle, a border area shared with Laos. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country wants to solve the border problem peacefully and plans to take the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), [...]

Cambodia Commutes Sentences of 296 Inmates on Visakha Bucha Day

On Visakha Bucha Day 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet announced that the King has reduced the prison sentences of 296 inmates, including 28 women. Most of them had their sentences shortened by 3 to 12 months. However, four prisoners were not given any clemency because they were found guilty of serious crimes like [...]

Hope and Challenges for Cambodia’s Majority Ethnic Group

The Khmer are the main ethnic group in Cambodia and speak the Khmer language. They once ruled much of Southeast Asia but now mostly live in Cambodia after losing wars in the 1200s. Cambodia became independent from France in 1953 but later suffered under the violent Khmer Rouge. Today, Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy but [...]

Khmer New Year Road Accidents Leave 36 Dead in 2025

The National Police Headquarters has stated that during the five-day Khmer New Year celebration, from April 12 to 16, 2025, there were 44 traffic accidents across the country, resulting in 36 deaths and 66 serious injuries. The Department of Traffic and Public Order Police has confirmed that the factors that cause traffic accidents during the [...]

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