BEIJING, November 5, 2026 — Cambodia has outlined five key priorities for strengthening regional cooperation under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) framework, while holding a series of bilateral and trilateral discussions with China, Thailand and Vietnam during the 11th MLC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing on November 3-4, 2026. Cambodian Deputy
BANGKOK, November 5, 2026 — Thailand is preparing evidence that could lead to the revocation of Thai citizenship from three more Israeli businessmen as authorities expand investigations into suspected nominee companies, property transactions and financial activities, Justice Minister Police General Rutthaphol Naowarat said on November 4. The move follows the
BEIJING, November 5, 2026 — Cambodia has outlined five key priorities for strengthening regional cooperation under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) framework, while holding a series of bilateral and trilateral discussions with China, Thailand and Vietnam during the 11th MLC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing on November 3-4, 2026. Cambodian Deputy
BANGKOK, November 4, 2026 — Thailand's Cabinet has approved a sharp increase in excise tax on imported battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), raising the rate to 35% from January 1, 2027, in a move aimed at encouraging domestic EV production and strengthening the country's automotive industry.
Thailand’s reaction to Cambodia’s film about the 1979 Ghost Mountain tragedy raises an uncomfortable question: Is the call for historical accuracy a bid to deflect blame? In June 1979, approximately 42,000 to 45,000 Cambodian refugees—many of them women and children—were forcibly repatriated by Thai military personnel through the Preah Vihear
BANGKOK, October 24, 2026 — Thailand has procured the Israeli-made Arbel anti-drone system from Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), marking what is reported to be the system’s first operational deployment in East Asia, according to Israeli financial newspaper Globes. The report said IWI was also discussing additional Arbel orders with other
PHNOM PENH, October 14, 2026 — The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Cambodia to combat illicit finance, including online scam operations targeting American citizens, as officials from both countries discussed strengthening financial sector governance and development. Chargé d’Affaires Zittle and Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary at
