A group of journalists from China, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia visited an evacuation camp in Preah Vihear province on August 28. There, they witnessed first-hand the plight of families displaced by the ongoing Cambodian–Thai border tensions. The field trip, staged by Cambodia’s Ministry of Information as part of an August 8 to 31 regional workshop on “Safety and Risk Management in Conflict Reporting”, , brought the reporters to the Wat Por 5,000 pagoda, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering. The journalists filmed volunteers preparing massive communal meals for displaced families. Under a large canopy, rows of steaming…
Author: Raksmey Hong
Thirty journalists from across Asia convened in Siem Reap on August 28 for a regional workshop which focused on safety and risk management in conflict reporting. The initiative aimed at strengthening ethical standards and ensuring the security of media practitioners covering sensitive and high-risk situations. Hosted by the Empress Angkor Resort and Spa, the workshop brought together media professionals to exchange experiences and discuss practical approaches to reporting in conflict zones, particularly along the contested border areas. The program featured presentations from Cambodian officials, including Has Sam Ath, undersecretary of state at the Ministry of Information, who provided an overview…
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has strongly rejected allegations made by the Royal Thai Army that Cambodia planted new landmines along the border near Ta Krabey Temple, after a Thai soldier was severely injured in a landmine explosion. The latest incident, which occurred on August 27, resulted in the loss of part of the soldier’s lower right leg. The Nation Thailand cited the Royal Thai Army as saying, “this marks the sixth such incident and the third since a ceasefire agreement was established between the two countries”. The Thai Army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree accused Cambodia of…
Senior military officials from Cambodia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace along the shared border following an Extraordinary Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, held today, August 27, in Si Saket, Thailand. The meeting, co-chaired by Lieutenant General Pov Heng, Commander of Cambodia’s 4th Military Regionand Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Area, focused on reducing tensions, preventing clashes and strengthening communication between both sides. Key agreements from the meeting include: Reaffirming ceasefire commitments — Both sides pledged to fully implement decisions from earlier meetings on July 28 and August 7, 2025. Strengthening communication —…
Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has rejected claims that the government concealed information about recent border tensions, stressing that Cambodia remains committed to the ceasefire and will not allow its people to be used for political manipulation. “No leader should use his own people as a shield or a pawn to protect personal interests, as some traitorous leaders who live comfortably abroad do,” Seiha said on Tuesday. The minister clarified that Cambodian troops stationed at O’Bei Choan commune in Banteay Meanchey are unarmed and have been exercising restraint since July 28, to prevent provoking further armed conflict. “Our forces…
The scene was heartbreaking, and unforgettable. A Cambodian mother, child clutched tightly in her left arm, used her right hand to stop Thai soldiers from pushing barbed wire deeper into her village. That single moment, captured live on Facebook and replayed countless times, has become the symbol of Cambodian resilience: the powerless standing against the powerful, the unarmed facing rifles, and a mother defending not only her land but her child’s tomorrow. On August 25 at around 2pm, dozens of Thai paratroopers crossed into Chok Chey village, O’Bei Choan commune in Banteay Meanchey’s O’Chrov district, and attempting to install razor…
The Ministry of National Defence, in cooperation with the Interim Observer Team (IOT), are visiting Banteay Meanchey province today, August 26, to assess the latest security developments. “The IOT is composed of representatives from five ASEAN countries — Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam,” explained the ministry. “The mission was led by Colonel Nazlee bin Abdul Rahim, defence attaché of Malaysia to Cambodia,” he added. The observers are tasked with observing, verifying and reporting on the situation in the province. Their visit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, build trust, and ensure peace and stability along the…
Fifteen Cambodian officials will soon travel to the South Korea to strengthen their expertise in climate change education and sustainable waste management, as part of a broader efforts to improve Phnom Penh’s environmental resilience. The officials, drawn from the Phnom Penh Capital Administration and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, are set to attend a two-week course titled “Capacity Building on Climate Change Education and Waste Disposal and Treatment in Phnom Penh City of Cambodia (2024–2026)”. The programme, running from August 31 to September 13, is organized under the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s (KOICA) development partnership. The training will…
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to strengthen coordination along their shared border through new mechanisms designed to prevent clashes, enhance communication and tackle cross-border challenges, according to the outcomes released after an Extraordinary Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting, hosted by Cambodia today , August 25. The Cambodian delegation was led by Lieutenant General Ek Sam Aun, commander of the 5th Military Region, while the Thai side was headed by Vice Admiral Apichat Sapprasert, commander of the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defence Command. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the agreement made earlier this month by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun…
Cambodia is strengthening its industrial base, thanks to fresh Chinese investment in Kampong Speu province. The launch of the ASEAN Building Materials Industrial Park and the signing of 11 new company agreements mark a turning point in the province’s transformation into the country’s second-largest industrial hub, after Phnom Penh. A signing ceremony for the agreement between the zone and the ASEAN Building Materials Industrial Park Project took place on August 23. Seng Leap, vice-president of the Kampong Speu Premier Special Economic Zone, explained that 11 companies had signed agreements to invest in the zone, covering industries such as wood processing…