WASHINGTON, October 26, 2026 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords between Cambodia and Thailand, describing the agreement as a significant diplomatic achievement made possible by President Donald Trump’s leadership. In a statementstatement released to mark the first anniversary of
PHNOM PENH, October 27, 2026 — Cambodian scholar Yang Peou has warned that Cambodia must strengthen its awareness and self-protection, arguing that the 1979 Ghost Mountain tragedy and current events demonstrate what he described as Thailand’s intention to commit genocide against the Khmer people. In a statement posted on his
WASHINGTON, October 26, 2026 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords between Cambodia and Thailand, describing the agreement as a significant diplomatic achievement made possible by President Donald Trump’s leadership. In a statementstatement released to mark the first anniversary of
BANGKOK, October 27, 2026 — Thailand recorded 148 hotel and accommodation business closures in the first nine months of 2026, a 42% increase from the same period last year, as operators face uneven tourism recovery, rising costs and intensifying competition, according to KASIKORN RESEARCH CENTER (KResearch). The increase follows a
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
