BANGKOK, October 20, 2026 — Thai immigration police, working with South Korean authorities, have arrested 10 Chinese and South Korean nationals suspected of operating scam centres in Bangkok that allegedly defrauded victims of more than 100 million baht. The suspects allegedly posed as senior prosecutors and government officials to trick
PREAH VIHEAR, October 21, 2026 — Cambodia has launched the second phase of an emergency structural support project at Preah Vihear Temple, targeting 29 locations to prevent collapses, minimise structural damage and safeguard the historic sanctuary. The Department of Conservation and Archaeology of the Preah Vihear National Authority commenced the
PHNOM PENH, October 19, 2026 — Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a new set of confidence-building measures aimed at reducing tensions, strengthening diplomatic communication and advancing efforts to resolve their maritime dispute through the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In a press release dated
PHNOM PENH, October 20, 2026 — Cambodia handled approximately 4.56 million air passengers during the first nine months of 2026, an 11% decline compared with the same period last year, while air cargo volumes increased by 18%, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). SSCA Secretary of State
Thailand’s attempt to link the land border issue to the process of resolving the Cambodia–Thailand maritime dispute reveals a fundamental inconsistency in its position. If Thailand genuinely wishes to resolve disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law, why should it use one issue as an obstacle to resolving another?
Since 2025, Tokyo has acted boldly and decisively to ward off foreign AI-related threats by developing AI for Japan, in Japan. Japan, a nation historically known for innovations and new technologies, has not held that advantage in artificial intelligence (AI). The United States and China dominate AI’s development. According to
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
