PHNOM PENH, April 30, 2026 — Cambodia and UNESCO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education and cultural heritage preservation, following a meeting between acting head of state Hun Sen and the organisation’s country representative. Hun Sen met UNESCO representative Flavio Bonetti at the Senate Palace on Thursday,
PHNOM PENH, April 30, 2026 — Cambodia and UNESCO have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education and cultural heritage preservation, following a meeting between acting head of state Hun Sen and the organisation’s country representative. Hun Sen met UNESCO representative Flavio Bonetti at the Senate Palace on Thursday,
BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 — Thailand’s parole board has approved the release of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, paving the way for his release from prison on May 11 after serving more than seven months of a one-year sentence. The decision was made during a meeting of the Ministry of
BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 — Thailand is seeking closer ties with China and Russia as it grapples with rising energy and fertiliser costs triggered by the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with officials saying Washington has provided no direct assistance. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an
In international politics, perception often matters as much as reality. For smaller states especially, media narratives can shape diplomatic standing, investor confidence and national reputation long before facts are fully established. Cambodia has experienced this repeatedly in recent years. One prominent example was reporting surrounding Ream Naval Base. Claims that
PATTAYA, April 29, 2026 — Thai cyber police have arrested a dual Swedish-Finnish national accused of hacking into a hotel database in Pattaya and using stolen guest information to carry out a fraud scheme targeting tourists. The 42-year-old suspect, identified only as Mikael, was detained on Wednesday at a residence
PATTAYA, April 30 — Thai police are investigating the transfer of more than $4 million in bitcoin from the account of a British man shortly after his death in Pattaya, following a complaint filed by his family. The case emerged during a child custody hearing in Chonburi on Tuesday, where
