Sihanoukville, November 4, 2026 — A passenger from the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has challenged the portrayal of Sihanoukville as a “scam town,” saying he and his wife have experienced kindness, hospitality and practical assistance from Cambodian people and officials following the ship’s sudden suspension of operations. Randy Cassingham,
BANGKOK, November 4, 2026 — Thai police investigating alleged financial irregularities at the Good Deeds Organisation Foundation have challenged Panadda Wongphudee’s claim that she was unaware of the alleged misuse of donations, saying she was directly responsible for overseeing the foundation’s finances as chairperson. Pol Maj Gen Thassaphum Charuprat, head
SINGAPORE, November 4, 2026 — Singapore has made history after Ambassador Rena Lee was elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), becoming the first Singaporean to serve on the United Nations’ principal judicial body. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced the achievement in a social media
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
