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BREAKING: Cambodia Lodges Strong Protest Over K’nar Temple Stairway Destruction
Terry Felix​​   7 hours ago​   2mn Read

BREAKING: Cambodia Lodges Strong Protest Over K’nar Temple Stairway Destruction

PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2026 — Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned what it described as the destruction by Thai military personnel of a wooden stairway leading to K’nar Temple and lodged a formal protest against Thailand’s planned tourism and public activities at Ta Krabey Temple.

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BREAKING: Cambodia Lodges Strong Protest Over K’nar Temple Stairway Destruction

BREAKING: Cambodia Lodges Strong Protest Over K’nar Temple Stairway Destruction

Terry Felix​​   7 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2026 — Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned what it described as the destruction by Thai military personnel of a wooden stairway leading to K’nar Temple and lodged a formal protest against Thailand’s planned tourism and public activities at Ta Krabey Temple.

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Thaksin’s Remaining Parole Conditions Set to End on June 8

Thaksin’s Remaining Parole Conditions Set to End on June 8

Terry Felix​​   8 hours ago​   2mn Read

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

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US, Cambodia Reach Open Skies Agreement After 12 Years of Negotiations

US, Cambodia Reach Open Skies Agreement After 12 Years of Negotiations

Terry Felix​​   5 hours ago​   2mn Read

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

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Op-Ed: Thailand’s Leadership Is Trapped by Its Own Contradictions

Op-Ed: Thailand’s Leadership Is Trapped by Its Own Contradictions

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 28 May 2026​   3mn Read

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

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Cambodia Expands Digital Expertise Abroad, Assisting Six Countries With E-Government Platforms

Cambodia Expands Digital Expertise Abroad, Assisting Six Countries With E-Government Platforms

Terry Felix​​   Tuesday 2 June 2026​   2mn Read

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,

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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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