PHNOM PENH, April 28, 2026 — Cambodia’s defence ministry on Tuesday facilitated a visit by foreign military attachés to a border checkpoint in western Cambodia where Thai forces have reportedly erected barriers, as Phnom Penh reiterated its commitment to resolving disputes peacefully. The visit, part of the Second Annual Tour
PHNOM PENH, April 28, 2026 — Cambodia’s defence ministry on Tuesday facilitated a visit by foreign military attachés to a border checkpoint in western Cambodia where Thai forces have reportedly erected barriers, as Phnom Penh reiterated its commitment to resolving disputes peacefully. The visit, part of the Second Annual Tour
BANGKOK, April 27, 2026 — Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be exempt from wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet if granted parole, as authorities prepare to decide on his case later this week. The Justice Ministry’s parole committee is scheduled to meet on April 29 to review eligible
PHNOM PENH, April 27, 2026 — Cambodia had 47,029 registered enterprises, companies and factories by the end of the first quarter of 2026, with total employment rising to about 2.3 million workers, Prime Minister Hun Manet said. The figures were released in a message marking the 140th anniversary of International
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
PHNOM PENH, April 25, 2026 — Cambodia is considering launching its own satellite within the next five years and may establish a national space management agency as part of broader efforts to develop the country’s digital and aerospace capabilities, Telecommunications Minister Chea Vandeth said. Speaking after a workshop on satellite
BANGKOK, April 17, 2026 — Civil society groups and lawmakers in Thailand are urging the government to fast-track a stalled bankruptcy reform bill aimed at helping small debtors, warning that delays could deepen financial hardship for millions. The proposal, backed by advocacy group Fair Finance Thailand, seeks to revive amendments
