PHNOM PENH, October 22, 2026 — Cambodia has renewed its call for Thailand to return archaeological artifacts allegedly removed from Prasat Kna Temple and taken across the border, as Phnom Penh protests what it describes as unilateral activities at Cambodian cultural heritage sites. In a statement issued on October 22,
BANGKOK, October 22, 2026 — The upcoming Thai historical romance series Scarlet Heart Thailand has sparked online controversy after its official trailer prompted viewers to question whether its costumes, ceremonial dances and royal symbols draw heavily from Myanmar’s historical heritage, particularly the Konbaung dynasty, rather than accurately representing the Lanna
BANGKOK, October 22, 2026 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed speculation that Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun could be removed from the Cabinet, declaring that any move to replace her would require him to step down as prime minister. “If you want to replace Suphajee,
BANGKOK, October 22, 2026 — More than one million Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand could fall out of the formal labour system as Myanmar tightens document-renewal requirements, tax obligations and rules governing the transfer of earnings, civil society groups have warned. The measures could worsen labour shortages in Thailand, particularly
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?
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Matt Kinsella – the CEO of Infleqtion, a leading U.S. quantum technology company – is the 531st in “The Trans-Pacific View Insight
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
