Tourism or territorial claim? Cambodian ministry calls Thai temple tours illegal
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has issued a strong protest against Thailand over public events, religious ceremonies and tourism activities conducted at several ancient temples located along the Cambodia–Thailand border, asserting that the actions constitute a violation of Cambodian sovereignty under international law.
Hiding in plain sight: Foreign scammers detained at Cambodia's Prince Plaza
PHNOM PENH: Phnom Penh authorities raided two locations in Phnom Penh's Prince Plaza Centre, on Norodom Boulevard in Tonle Bassac, following suspicions of clandestine technology-based fraud.
Two South Koreans rescued after being held in scam-related captivity in Cambodia
SEOUL: Two South Koreans who were held captive in Cambodia in scam-related incidents have been rescued in separate operations conducted through cooperation between South Korean and Cambodian authorities, police said Sunday (May 17).
Nine Cambodian forest rangers fall ill after consuming wild fungi
Nine forest rangers were poisoned after eating wild mushrooms during a forest patrol in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in northeast Cambodia's Kratie province
Altered rielity: Cambodian central bank warns against altering currency, says practice ‘harms national dignity’
PHNOM PENH: The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has warned the public against misusing images of Cambodian riel banknotes on social media, saying such acts undermine national dignity and disrespect the country's cultural and historical identity.
Cambodia releases Thai man detained for illegally crossing deep into its territory
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia on Friday (May 15) freed a Thai national, who had been detained recently for illegally crossing deep into its territory in Oddar Meanchey province, said a defence ministry spokesperson.
Manet warns against misinterpreting his words: ‘Cambodia will not kneel’
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has dismissed criticism from foreign-based Cambodians who he claimed have misrepresented his desire for peaceful dialogue based on international law as the best mechanism for resolving the current border conflict with Thailand.
Laos, Cambodia pledge to bolster security cooperation
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Laos on Thursday (May 14) pledged to boost security cooperation, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit, reported Xinhua.
Cambodian forest rangers poisoned by wild fungi
PHNOM PENH: Nine forest rangers from the Kratie Provincial Department of Environment were poisoned after consuming wild mushrooms during a forest patrol in the "Prey Lang" Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie Province on Wednesday (May 13).
Cambodian ministry introduce heat monitoring system to protect factory workers
PHNOM PENH: The newly announced Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) programme will pilot an automated system that will monitor heat levels, humidity and other environmental conditions in factories and other large commercial sites. The move is considered essential for the health and safety of workers, particularly during the dry season.
