PHNOM PENH, October 26, 2026 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords with Thailand, pledging to resolve border disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law as the agreement marks its first anniversary on October 26, 2026. In a statement marking
PATONG, October 26, 2026 — Flash flooding triggered by heavy rain swept through Patong, Phuket, early on October 26, damaging homes, hotels, shops and vehicles as torrents of mud, rocks and debris rushed down from Khao 50 Pi hill. Authorities are clearing affected roads, assessing damage and preparing to relocate
PHNOM PENH, October 26, 2026 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords with Thailand, pledging to resolve border disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law as the agreement marks its first anniversary on October 26, 2026. In a statement marking
BANGKOK, October 22, 2026 — More than one million Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand could fall out of the formal labour system as Myanmar tightens document-renewal requirements, tax obligations and rules governing the transfer of earnings, civil society groups have warned. The measures could worsen labour shortages in Thailand, particularly
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
