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Hun Sen Declares Thai Goods Entering via Land Border ‘Smuggled and Illegal’
Terry Felix​​   12 hours ago​   2mn Read

Hun Sen Declares Thai Goods Entering via Land Border ‘Smuggled and Illegal’

PHNOM PENH, June 13, 2026 — Cambodian Acting Head of State Hun Sen has declared that all goods entering Cambodia through land border crossings with Thailand while the border remains closed should be considered illegal, calling them smuggled products that undermine national interests and dignity. In a message posted on

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Australian Athlete Dies During Family Vacation in Thailand

Australian Athlete Dies During Family Vacation in Thailand

Terry Felix​​   12 hours ago​   2mn Read

KOH SAMUI, June 13, 2026 — Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has died while on a family holiday in Thailand, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Australia's athletics community. Stapleton, 25, from Melbourne, passed away while visiting Koh Samui with family members. The circumstances surrounding her death have

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Hun Sen Defends Tank Imports, Says Cambodia Has No History of Invading Neighbours

Hun Sen Defends Tank Imports, Says Cambodia Has No History of Invading Neighbours

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 11 June 2026​   2mn Read

BATTAMBANG, June 11, 2026 — Cambodian Senate President and Acting Head of State Hun Sen on Thursday defended Cambodia’s recent acquisition of tanks and military equipment, saying the move was part of the Kingdom’s sovereign right to strengthen its defence capabilities and did not constitute a threat to any country.

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Hun Sen Declares Thai Goods Entering via Land Border ‘Smuggled and Illegal’

Hun Sen Declares Thai Goods Entering via Land Border ‘Smuggled and Illegal’

Terry Felix​​   12 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, June 13, 2026 — Cambodian Acting Head of State Hun Sen has declared that all goods entering Cambodia through land border crossings with Thailand while the border remains closed should be considered illegal, calling them smuggled products that undermine national interests and dignity. In a message posted on

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Peace as Principle, War as Fiction: A Response to Misleading Thai Media Narratives

Peace as Principle, War as Fiction: A Response to Misleading Thai Media Narratives

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 10 June 2026​   4mn Read

The reporting by certain Thai media outlets regarding remarks made by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on 9 June 2026 not only reflects an interpretation that departs from the original meaning of his statement, but also risks creating public misunderstanding and negatively

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Massive Thai Data Leak Claim Sparks Cybersecurity Concerns

Massive Thai Data Leak Claim Sparks Cybersecurity Concerns

Terry Felix​​   12 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, June 13, 2026 — A database allegedly containing the personal information of approximately 36.1 million Thai citizens has been offered for sale on an underground online forum, raising concerns over what could become one of the largest reported data exposures involving Thai citizens. According to information published by cybersecurity

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Cambodia, India Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

Cambodia, India Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 3 June 2026​   1mn Read

PHNOM PENH, June 3, 2026 — Cambodia and India have officially launched the first phase of a cross-border QR code payment connectivity system, allowing Indian visitors to make digital payments at merchants across Cambodia by scanning KHQR codes using mobile banking applications from participating Indian financial institutions. The launch ceremony

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