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France Extends Recovery Wishes to King Norodom Sihamoni
Terry Felix​​   12 hours ago​   1mn Read

France Extends Recovery Wishes to King Norodom Sihamoni

PHNOM PENH, April 12, 2026 — The French Embassy in Cambodia has extended its wishes for a swift recovery to Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni, in a message issued ahead of the Khmer New Year celebrations. In a statement, the embassy conveyed its “most sincere wishes” for the monarch’s good health

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Tourists Fined for Public Sex on Phuket Beach

Tourists Fined for Public Sex on Phuket Beach

Terry Felix​​   3 hours ago​   1mn Read

PHUKET, April 12, 2026 — Thai police have fined two French tourists after they were caught engaging in sexual activity in public on a beach in Phuket, authorities said. The suspects, identified as Halan, 24, and Nadia, 24, were arrested on April 10 at a hotel in Kathu district following

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People’s Party Criticises Thailand’s Oil Relief Plan as Insufficient

People’s Party Criticises Thailand’s Oil Relief Plan as Insufficient

Terry Felix​​   13 hours ago​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, April 12, 2026 – Thailand’s opposition People’s Party on Saturday criticised the government’s oil crisis relief package as insufficient and lacking transparency, warning that the measures fail to address rising costs across key sectors and vulnerable groups. At a press briefing, party leaders said only around 3 billion baht

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Cambodia Powers Koh Rong Sanloem with New Electricity Link

Cambodia Powers Koh Rong Sanloem with New Electricity Link

Terry Felix​​   10 hours ago​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 12, 2026 — Cambodia has begun supplying electricity to Koh Rong Sanloem through a newly completed transmission line linking it to neighboring Koh Rong, marking a step forward in infrastructure development for the country’s key island tourism destinations. State utility Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) said the 35-kilovolt

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The Patriot’s Paradox: Thailand’s Withdrawal From MOU 44, Cheap Nationalism, and Elite Interests

The Patriot’s Paradox: Thailand’s Withdrawal From MOU 44, Cheap Nationalism, and Elite Interests

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 8 April 2026​   6mn Read

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s recent election victory could spell trouble for Thailand-Cambodia relations. His electoral success and subsequent policy statement proposing Thailand’s withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU 44) — a framework for bilateral negotiations over disputed maritime areas between Thailand and Cambodia — represent a deep

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Cambodia Boosts Data-Driven Policymaking to Tackle Labour Challenges

Cambodia Boosts Data-Driven Policymaking to Tackle Labour Challenges

Terry Felix​​   Friday 3 April 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, April 3, 2026 — Cambodia is strengthening its capacity for evidence-based policymaking to tackle evolving labour market challenges, in a move aimed at boosting competitiveness and supporting long-term economic growth, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said. A four-day training programme held in Siem Reap from March 30 to

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Thailand Inflation Seen Rising to 3.4% in 2026

Thailand Inflation Seen Rising to 3.4% in 2026

Terry Felix​​   Wednesday 8 April 2026​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, April 8, 2026 — Thailand’s inflation is expected to rebound in 2026, driven by rising energy and food costs, according to projections from the Kasikorn Research Center. The research centre forecasts inflation could reach 3.4% next year, as higher domestic fuel prices, increasing costs for fresh produce, meat and

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