Cambodia

Laos Border Checkpoints Report Strong Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026, Exceed Targets

Laos’ international border checkpoints collected strong state budget revenue in the first half of 2026, with several crossings beating their targets by wide margins. Leading the way is the Vangtao International Border Checkpoint in Champasak, southern Laos, which borders Thailand’s Chong Mek Checkpoint. Over the first seven-plus months of the...

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...

Laos, Cambodia Launch New Trade Route to China for Fruits, Crops

On 22 June, Laos and Cambodia launched coordinated export and transit procedures for plants...

Laos, Cambodia Advance ASEAN Power Grid

On 25 May, Laos and Cambodia signed a joint framework agreement in Phnom Penh...

Thailand, Cambodia Resume Direct Talks as ASEAN Pushes for De-escalation

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to continue direct negotiations and restore bilateral mechanisms during talks...

Death Toll Rises in Thai-Cambodian Clashes Despite Ceasefire Call

By Suy Se with Montira Rungjirajittranon in Bangkok/AFP - Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on 26 July, as the death toll...

Thailand, Cambodia Clash With Jets and Rockets in Deadly Border Row

By Montira Rungjirajittranon with Suy Se in Phnom Penh/AFP - Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian military targets on Thursday as Cambodia fired rockets...

Thailand Condemns Cambodia, Downgrades Diplomatic Ties Over Border Attacks

This is a developing story.  LATEST UPDATE FROM THAILAND’S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS The Royal Thai Government has condemned Cambodia for what it describes as “intentional...

Clashes Erupt Along Thai-Cambodian Border Following Landmine Incident

On 24 July, Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged fire near the Ta Muen Thom Sanctuary, following a series of escalating incidents along the disputed...

Cambodia Targets Cross-Border Crime with Mass Arrests, Signs Pact with Laos to Combat Scams, Drug Trafficking

Cambodian authorities have arrested more than 1,362 individuals, including hundreds of foreign nationals, in a sweeping 20-day crackdown on online scam operations across seven...

Cambodia Bans Thai Imports Amid Escalating Border Tensions

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia has announced the latest temporary ban on specific goods imported from Thailand, in a notice...