PHNOM PENH, May 5, 2026 — Cambodia’s minimum wage in the garment sector has risen above several competing countries in the region, reinforcing its position in the global manufacturing supply chain despite ongoing cost pressures. Labour Minister Heng Sour said the minimum wage for 2026 stands at $210 per month,
BANGKOK, May 5, 2026 — The Royal Thai Navy has delayed plans to procure a second high-performance frigate, citing budget constraints, while maintaining the project remains a priority under its long-term defence strategy. Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiyaphan said the decision reflects the need to align procurement plans with
STOCKHOLM, May 3, 2026 — Swedish police safely neutralised a hand grenade discovered on a busy street in the southern city of Malmö on Saturday, shortly after Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida concluded an official visit to the country. Authorities said the device was found in central Malmö
PHNOM PENH, May 5, 2026 — Cambodia’s minimum wage in the garment sector has risen above several competing countries in the region, reinforcing its position in the global manufacturing supply chain despite ongoing cost pressures. Labour Minister Heng Sour said the minimum wage for 2026 stands at $210 per month,
In international politics, perception often matters as much as reality. For smaller states especially, media narratives can shape diplomatic standing, investor confidence and national reputation long before facts are fully established. Cambodia has experienced this repeatedly in recent years. One prominent example was reporting surrounding Ream Naval Base. Claims that
PATTAYA, April 29, 2026 — Thai cyber police have arrested a dual Swedish-Finnish national accused of hacking into a hotel database in Pattaya and using stolen guest information to carry out a fraud scheme targeting tourists. The 42-year-old suspect, identified only as Mikael, was detained on Wednesday at a residence
PATTAYA, April 30 — Thai police are investigating the transfer of more than $4 million in bitcoin from the account of a British man shortly after his death in Pattaya, following a complaint filed by his family. The case emerged during a child custody hearing in Chonburi on Tuesday, where
