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Hun Sen Urges UNESCO Support for Education and Heritage Protection
Terry Felix​​   4 hours ago​   1mn Read

Hun Sen Urges UNESCO Support for Education and Heritage Protection

PHNOM PENH, April 30, 2026 — Cambodia and UNESCO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education and cultural heritage preservation, following a meeting between acting head of state Hun Sen and the organisation’s country representative. Hun Sen met UNESCO representative Flavio Bonetti at the Senate Palace on Thursday,

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Hun Sen Urges UNESCO Support for Education and Heritage Protection

Hun Sen Urges UNESCO Support for Education and Heritage Protection

Terry Felix​​   4 hours ago​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 30, 2026 — Cambodia and UNESCO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education and cultural heritage preservation, following a meeting between acting head of state Hun Sen and the organisation’s country representative. Hun Sen met UNESCO representative Flavio Bonetti at the Senate Palace on Thursday,

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Thaksin to Walk Free May 11 After Parole Approval

Thaksin to Walk Free May 11 After Parole Approval

Terry Felix​​   21 hours ago​   1mn Read

BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 — Thailand’s parole board has approved the release of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, paving the way for his release from prison on May 11 after serving more than seven months of a one-year sentence. The decision was made during a meeting of the Ministry of

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Thailand Says No Direct US Aid as Iran Conflict Strains Economy

Thailand Says No Direct US Aid as Iran Conflict Strains Economy

Terry Felix​​   Yesterday at 6:07 am​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 — Thailand is seeking closer ties with China and Russia as it grapples with rising energy and fertiliser costs triggered by the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with officials saying Washington has provided no direct assistance. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an

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Op-Ed | From Ream to “Scambodia”: How Labels Shape Geopolitics

Op-Ed | From Ream to “Scambodia”: How Labels Shape Geopolitics

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 22 April 2026​   3mn Read

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

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Man Hacked Pattaya Hotel System to Scam Guests

Man Hacked Pattaya Hotel System to Scam Guests

Terry Felix​​   20 hours ago​   1mn Read

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

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$4 Million Bitcoin Transfer After Brit’s Pattaya Death

$4 Million Bitcoin Transfer After Brit’s Pattaya Death

Terry Felix​​   9 hours ago​   1mn Read

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

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