While pointing fingers at its neighbour, Thailand quietly shelters the very crimes it accuses others of. In a recent statement reported by The Nation Thailand, a spokesperson for the Thai government attempted to frame Cambodia as the epicentre of Southeast Asia’s cybercrime crisis. The accusation was neither new nor surprising — but it was profoundly hypocritical. For years, Thailand has sought to portray itself as a victim of transnational crime while deflecting attention from the fact that it is, in reality, a regional hub for cybercrime, drug smuggling and human trafficking. Rather than promoting honest regional cooperation, Thailand has chosen…
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In a move signaling Cambodia’s rising role in regional aviation, Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) has appointed Cambodia Airports, a subsidiary of French infrastructure giant VINCI Airports, as operator of the forthcoming Techo International Airport (TIA). The agreement — signed by Pung Kheav Se, chairman of CAIC, and Nicolas Notebaert, President of VINCI Airports — marks a major milestone in Cambodia’s largest infrastructure project to date. Slated to open on September 9, TIA is being developed by CAIC, a joint venture between the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). With a vision…
Patrol teams and community fisheries officers stationed in Irrawaddy dolphin conservation areas have requested additional equipment from the Ministry of Agriculture. They have asked for more high-powered flashlights, reflective glass spotlights, hammocks and extra fuel to support patrols. In addition, they noted that their patrol boats — vital for anti-poaching work — are aging, with some now broken, according to the ministry. This request was made during a recent field inspection along the Mekong River by Tim Borak, ministry undersecretary of state. The mission focused on protecting fisheries and preventing illegal fishing in areas designated for Irrawaddy dolphin conservation in…
The ministry of Environment has shared that in the first half of the year, it pursued legal action against 30 polluters. In the same period, 50 separate facilities have signed agreements to install automated monitoring systems that will help prevent environmental contamination. Ministry spokesperson Khvay Atitya said on Thursday, July 10 that specialist teams from the General Department of Environmental Protection, in cooperation with relevant ministries, sub-national authorities and local communities, took action against 26 companies or factories that were polluting public water sources and 4 that were polluting the air. He explained that this was done in accordance with…
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to the public and urged stronger preventive action in response to the rising trend of dengue fever cases during the 2025 rainy season. On Thursday, July 10, the ministry announced that cases have been increasing since late April and are expected to continue rising. This is due to increased rainfall which leads to more standing water in containers and items such as used tyres, coconut shells, bottles, jars, plant vases, water tanks, buckets, flowerpots, table stands, cupboards and cups – all of which become breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes. The National Dengue…
Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Battambang provincial authorities, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and development partners are currently assessing the possibility of beginning the process of listing two limestone mountain areas — Phnom Sampov and Phnom Banan — in Battambang as natural heritage sites. On July 9, ministry spokesperson Khvay Atitya explained that several stakeholders are working to to evaluate these areas for their historical significance and natural resource value, with the aim of designating them as green ecotourism destinations. Heng Hong, director of the Department of Natural Heritage Sites under the ministry’s General Directorate of Local Communities, is…
The Forestry Administration – under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries – has raised and planted over 21 million tree saplings using state funds, while millions more have been planted by citizens across the country. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina shared the figure during celebrations of the 30th National Arbor Day, held at the Highland Seed Production Farm in Chamkar Leu district, Kampong Cham province on July 9, under the presidency of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. He explained that the day has become a nationwide movement promoting the love, care and protection of forests and…
The Ministry of Civil Service, in cooperation with other government institutions, has established a new monitoring mechanism for the disbursement of salaries and other allowances. The goal is to ensure the correct, targeted use of national funds in accordance with the government’s legal standards and financial regulations. On Wednesday, July 9, the ministry stated that amid the momentum of the key reforms led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, it has made strong efforts to ensure the timely and policy-compliant disbursement of salaries and allowances to civil servants and contracted officials. This aims to enhance public financial management efficiency, in line…
On the occasion of this year’s July 9 National Tree Planting Day, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni shared how planting trees and all kinds of vegetation is a form of green investment in nature, offering a wide range of benefits for humanity and all living creatures, as well as the planet. It contributes to vibrant green landscapes throughout the seasons. The 2025 National Tree Planting Day ceremony was held at Kampong Cham province’s Highland Seed Plantation in Bos Khnor commune, Chamkar Leu district, under the patronage of His Majesty. The event was attended by Senate president Hun Sen, Prime Minister…
More than 1.6 million vehicles were inspected for legal weight limits in the first half of 2025, with over 400,000 found to be overloaded. A Ministry of Public Works and Transport report on enforcement activities during the first half of 2025 revealed that a total of 1,626,333 trucks were inspected. Of these, 404,206 were found to be carrying loads beyond the legal limit — equivalent to 24.85% of all inspected vehicles. Among the overloaded trucks 403,425 were carrying less than 5% over the limit, 290 were overloaded by between 5% and 10%, 336 were between 10% and 20% over the…