PHNOM PENH, October 29, 2026 — Cambodia has secured the return of 18 Khmer cultural artifacts recovered in London, marking another significant achievement in the country's efforts to reclaim historical treasures unlawfully removed from its territory. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts announced on October 30, 2026, that the
CHIANG RAI, October 31, 2026 — The director of a Chinese-language evening school was shot dead inside the Ban Huai Sing Chinese School in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province on Friday morning, October 30, 2026. Police are searching for approximately two suspects who were reportedly seen fleeing the scene after
BANGKOK, October 28, 2026 — Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow plans to meet the Chinese ambassador to discuss Beijing’s travel safety warning for Chinese citizens visiting Thailand, arguing that general cautions alone will not resolve the underlying problem. Speaking on October 27, 2026, Sihasak said Thailand
HANOI, October 31, 2026 — Vietnam is considering temporary reductions in electricity prices and special consumption taxes on gasoline to ease financial pressures on households and businesses. Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has called on state-owned Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to review its operating expenses and maximise cost-saving measures
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
