HANOI, June 8, 2026 — Cambodia and Vietnam have taken another step to strengthen bilateral ties after the two countries signed a new Information Cooperation Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung jointly presided over the signing
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, June 8, 2026 — A six-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a pet monkey tethered outside a family home in southern Thailand, authorities said. The incident occurred on the morning of June 6 in Thep Ratcha subdistrict of Sichon district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The
BANGKOK, June 5, 2026 — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to have his electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet removed on June 8 as part of procedures related to the royal pardon granted earlier this year, according to his daughter, former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Speaking to reporters during
PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2026 — Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Hunt VanderToll has concluded a visit to Cambodia, holding high-level discussions with senior Cambodian leaders aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, promoting regional security, and expanding economic cooperation. During the visit, VanderToll met with
Thailand’s political leadership appears increasingly cornered by the consequences of its own rhetoric and policy contradictions over the ongoing tensions with Cambodia. What began as nationalist messaging aimed at reassuring domestic audiences has now evolved into a dangerous political trap — one that risks damaging Thailand’s credibility, economy, diplomacy, and
DILI, June 2, 2026 — Cambodia is helping several countries develop digital government platforms, reflecting the country’s growing technological capabilities and enhancing its international standing, Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said on Monday. Speaking during the launch of Timor-Leste’s verify.gov.tl document verification platform in Dili on June 1,
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
