Cambodia

Country Cambodia
Capital Phnom Penh
Continent Asia(Southeast Asia)
Currency Riel(KHR)
Languages Khmer

Phnom Penh

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Introduction

Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the empire, ushering in a long period of decline. The king placed the country under French protection in 1863 and it became part of French Indochina in 1887. Following Japanese occupation in World War II, Cambodia gained full independence from France in 1953. In April 1975, after a five-year struggle, Communist Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom Penh and evacuated all cities and towns. At least 1.5 million Cambodians died from execution, forced hardships, or starvation during the Khmer Rouge regime under POL POT. A December 1978 Vietnamese invasion drove the Khmer Rouge into the countryside, began a 10-year Vietnamese occupation, and touched off almost 13 years of civil war. The 1991 Paris Peace Accords mandated democratic elections and a ceasefire, which was not fully respected by the Khmer Rouge. UN-sponsored elections in 1993 helped restore some semblance of normalcy under a coalition government. Factional fighting in 1997 ended the first coalition government, but a second round of national elections in 1998 led to the formation of another coalition government and renewed political stability. The remaining elements of the Khmer Rouge surrendered in early 1999. Some of the surviving Khmer Rouge leaders are awaiting trial for crimes against humanity by a hybrid UN-Cambodian tribunal supported by international assistance. Elections in July 2003 were relatively peaceful, but it took one year of negotiations between contending political parties before a coalition government was formed. In October 2004, King Norodom SIHANOUK abdicated the throne and his son, Prince Norodom SIHAMONI, was selected to succeed him. Local elections were held in Cambodia in April 2007, with little of the pre-election violence that preceded prior elections. National elections in July 2008 were relatively peaceful.

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No Winners in Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute - Foreign PolicyNo Winners in Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute  Foreign Policy

‘Uncle’, ‘other side’ and more: Inside the leaked phone call with Cambodian leader that got Thai PM suspended - The Indian Express
  1. ‘Uncle’, ‘other side’ and more: Inside the leaked phone call with Cambodian leader that got Thai PM suspended  The Indian Express
  2. Video | Thailand Cambodia Border Dispute | Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Over A Leaked Phone Call  NDTV
  3. 'Traitor, sell out': Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked phone call with former Camb  Times of India


Gang that shipped 2,600 TN SIM cards to Cambodia held - The New Indian ExpressGang that shipped 2,600 TN SIM cards to Cambodia held  The New Indian Express

Singapore and Cambodia to deepen partnerships in renewable energy, carbon markets: PM Wong - CNASingapore and Cambodia to deepen partnerships in renewable energy, carbon markets: PM Wong  CNA

Thailand-Cambodia border conflict 'instrumentalised, weaponised' for internal political purposes - France 24Thailand-Cambodia border conflict 'instrumentalised, weaponised' for internal political purposes  France 24

The leaked phone call that could ring the changes for one of Thailand’s most powerful dynasties - The GuardianThe leaked phone call that could ring the changes for one of Thailand’s most powerful dynasties  The Guardian

H5N1 avian flu: In first surge after almost a decade, Cambodia sees 11 cases in 2025 - Down To EarthH5N1 avian flu: In first surge after almost a decade, Cambodia sees 11 cases in 2025  Down To Earth

Young activists risk all to defend Cambodia’s environment - MongabayYoung activists risk all to defend Cambodia’s environment  Mongabay

Why Did Hun Sen Call For Regime Change in Thailand? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Did Hun Sen Call For Regime Change in Thailand?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Plans for 5.2 km road to improve military logistics on Ko Kut, near Thai-Cambodian border - Nation ThailandPlans for 5.2 km road to improve military logistics on Ko Kut, near Thai-Cambodian border  Nation Thailand

AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26: East Bengal FC drawn against clubs from Hong Kong, Cambodia - AIFFAFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26: East Bengal FC drawn against clubs from Hong Kong, Cambodia  AIFF

A look at the tensions with Cambodia that led to Thailand prime minister's suspension - The New Indian ExpressA look at the tensions with Cambodia that led to Thailand prime minister's suspension  The New Indian Express

Border Dispute with Cambodia Sparks Political Disarray in Thailand - International Crisis GroupBorder Dispute with Cambodia Sparks Political Disarray in Thailand  International Crisis Group

Cambodia’s East Wing Auditing and Consulting joins UHY network - International Accounting BulletinCambodia’s East Wing Auditing and Consulting joins UHY network  International Accounting Bulletin

Sovereignty Performed, Regionalism Denied: What the Thai-Cambodian Clash Reveals - E-International RelationsSovereignty Performed, Regionalism Denied: What the Thai-Cambodian Clash Reveals  E-International Relations

H5N1 sickens another in Cambodia - CIDRAPH5N1 sickens another in Cambodia  CIDRAP

Thailand: Prime Minister suspended over leaked Cambodia call - DWThailand: Prime Minister suspended over leaked Cambodia call  DW

Survey finds US tariff uncertainties may affect garment workers in Cambodia - Apparel ResourcesSurvey finds US tariff uncertainties may affect garment workers in Cambodia  Apparel Resources

Cambodia sees 25 pct rise in Chinese tourist arrivals to UNESCO-listed Angkor in H1 - XinhuaCambodia sees 25 pct rise in Chinese tourist arrivals to UNESCO-listed Angkor in H1  Xinhua

Cambodian defence minister clarifies: ‘no communication with Thai counterparts’ - Asia News NetworkCambodian defence minister clarifies: ‘no communication with Thai counterparts’  Asia News Network

Cambodia: Mother Nature Activists in Prison One Year - Human Rights WatchCambodia: Mother Nature Activists in Prison One Year  Human Rights Watch

Cambodia confirms 12th H5N1 avian flu infection of the year - CIDRAPCambodia confirms 12th H5N1 avian flu infection of the year  CIDRAP

Cambodia confirms 2 more H5N1 avian flu infections - CIDRAPCambodia confirms 2 more H5N1 avian flu infections  CIDRAP

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Cambodia call - Mathrubhumi EnglishThailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Cambodia call  Mathrubhumi English

Singaporean PM hopes Cambodia-Thailand dispute resolves peacefully - Nation ThailandSingaporean PM hopes Cambodia-Thailand dispute resolves peacefully  Nation Thailand

Cambodia halts fuel and gas imports from Thailand as crisis simmers - Al JazeeraCambodia halts fuel and gas imports from Thailand as crisis simmers  Al Jazeera

The Best achievements of the National Federations – Cambodia - asbcnewsThe Best achievements of the National Federations – Cambodia  asbcnews

Thai protesters demand prime minister's resignation over leaked call with Cambodian leader - Global VoicesThai protesters demand prime minister's resignation over leaked call with Cambodian leader  Global Voices

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions - Laotian TimesHun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions  Laotian Times

Protesters gather in Bangkok to demand Thai Prime Minister’s resignation over leaked Cambodia call - The HinduProtesters gather in Bangkok to demand Thai Prime Minister’s resignation over leaked Cambodia call  The Hindu

Could Cambodia hit the Thai capital with its made-in-China weapons? - South China Morning PostCould Cambodia hit the Thai capital with its made-in-China weapons?  South China Morning Post

Singapore’s Wong Urges Restraint in Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute - Bloomberg.comSingapore’s Wong Urges Restraint in Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute  Bloomberg.com

Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade - The Straits TimesSingapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade  The Straits Times

Thai army says Cambodia rejected request for border transport leniency - Nation ThailandThai army says Cambodia rejected request for border transport leniency  Nation Thailand

UN exposes Cambodia as hub of transnational human trafficking and online scam operations - Nation ThailandUN exposes Cambodia as hub of transnational human trafficking and online scam operations  Nation Thailand

‘Dolphins now have land titles,’ as habitat registered as state land in Cambodia - Asia News Network‘Dolphins now have land titles,’ as habitat registered as state land in Cambodia  Asia News Network

Thailand says ‘progress made’ in border dispute talks with Cambodia - Al JazeeraThailand says ‘progress made’ in border dispute talks with Cambodia  Al Jazeera

Thailand’s PM suspended over probe into leaked 'uncle' phone call with Cambodian official - Euronews.comThailand’s PM suspended over probe into leaked 'uncle' phone call with Cambodian official  Euronews.com

Paetongtarn speaks with Macron on resolving Cambodia border dispute - Nation ThailandPaetongtarn speaks with Macron on resolving Cambodia border dispute  Nation Thailand

Thailand’s army closes Cambodia border crossings as territorial tensions escalate - The GuardianThailand’s army closes Cambodia border crossings as territorial tensions escalate  The Guardian

Thailand tightens border controls for tourists after Cambodia clash - The Economic TimesThailand tightens border controls for tourists after Cambodia clash  The Economic Times

Baht bills banned: Electricity Authority of Cambodia orders halt to Thai currency billing on border - Asia News NetworkBaht bills banned: Electricity Authority of Cambodia orders halt to Thai currency billing on border  Asia News Network

Thai-Cambodian border tensions easing, say ministers - bangkokpost.comThai-Cambodian border tensions easing, say ministers  bangkokpost.com

Cambodia, Singapore vow to further enhance ties, cooperation - XinhuaCambodia, Singapore vow to further enhance ties, cooperation  Xinhua

Thailand Heads Into Political Turbulence As Cambodia Row Festers - NDTVThailand Heads Into Political Turbulence As Cambodia Row Festers  NDTV

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Flouts ASEAN’s Doctrine of Non-interference - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineCambodia’s Hun Sen Flouts ASEAN’s Doctrine of Non-interference  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Court in Thailand suspends prime minister over leaked phone call with Cambodian official - NBC NewsCourt in Thailand suspends prime minister over leaked phone call with Cambodian official  NBC News

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute - The New York TimesPrime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute  The New York Times

Most Cambodian workers want to stay, ignore call to return home: DOE - Nation ThailandMost Cambodian workers want to stay, ignore call to return home: DOE  Nation Thailand

Cambodia and Singapore strengthen friendship and cooperation ties - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCambodia and Singapore strengthen friendship and cooperation ties  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? All about the Thai PM suspended over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader - MintWho is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? All about the Thai PM suspended over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader  Mint

Cambodia bans fruit imports and soap operas from Thailand as border dispute sours - The GuardianCambodia bans fruit imports and soap operas from Thailand as border dispute sours  The Guardian

Court suspends Thailand’s prime minister to investigate a leaked phone call - AP NewsCourt suspends Thailand’s prime minister to investigate a leaked phone call  AP News

Cambodia: Regulator emphasises commitment to upholding trust and transparency - Asia Insurance ReviewCambodia: Regulator emphasises commitment to upholding trust and transparency  Asia Insurance Review

Thai teen says he threw himself out of a window to escape Cambodia’s brutal scam farms - ReutersThai teen says he threw himself out of a window to escape Cambodia’s brutal scam farms  Reuters

PM Wong to make introductory visit to Cambodia on July 2 - The Straits TimesPM Wong to make introductory visit to Cambodia on July 2  The Straits Times

Personality over protocol: Thailand- Cambodia tensions reveal ASEAN’s quiet crisis - Lowy InstitutePersonality over protocol: Thailand- Cambodia tensions reveal ASEAN’s quiet crisis  Lowy Institute

Scam compounds labeled a 'living nightmare' as Cambodian government accused of turning a blind eye - The Record from Recorded Future NewsScam compounds labeled a 'living nightmare' as Cambodian government accused of turning a blind eye  The Record from Recorded Future News

Does Cambodia Really Want to Take Its Disputes With Thailand to the ICJ? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineDoes Cambodia Really Want to Take Its Disputes With Thailand to the ICJ?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

How Cambodia-Thailand border dispute affects communities - DWHow Cambodia-Thailand border dispute affects communities  DW

Eleven participants participate in WABC Level 1 clinic in Cambodia - FIBAEleven participants participate in WABC Level 1 clinic in Cambodia  FIBA

Thailand's PM Paetongtarn suspended over a phone call with Cambodian leader - OpIndiaThailand's PM Paetongtarn suspended over a phone call with Cambodian leader  OpIndia

Thailand Closes Most Border Crossings With Cambodia as Dispute Escalates - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThailand Closes Most Border Crossings With Cambodia as Dispute Escalates  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Amnesty says Cambodia is enabling brutal scam industry - ReutersAmnesty says Cambodia is enabling brutal scam industry  Reuters

Cambodia-US trade soars as tariff talks offer hope for deeper economic engagement - Khmer TimesCambodia-US trade soars as tariff talks offer hope for deeper economic engagement  Khmer Times

Thailand blocks tourists from entering Cambodia as their border tensions soar - AP NewsThailand blocks tourists from entering Cambodia as their border tensions soar  AP News

Cambodia Working to Improve Cancer Care - International Atomic Energy AgencyCambodia Working to Improve Cancer Care  International Atomic Energy Agency

Cultural heritage clash: who really owns what between Thailand and Cambodia? - Nation ThailandCultural heritage clash: who really owns what between Thailand and Cambodia?  Nation Thailand

Cambodia: Government allows slavery and torture to flourish inside hellish scamming compounds - Amnesty InternationalCambodia: Government allows slavery and torture to flourish inside hellish scamming compounds  Amnesty International

Protesters rally in Bangkok to demand Thai prime minister's resignation over leaked Cambodia call - AP NewsProtesters rally in Bangkok to demand Thai prime minister's resignation over leaked Cambodia call  AP News

One call could end it all for Thailand's PM - ABC Asia - Australian Broadcasting CorporationOne call could end it all for Thailand's PM - ABC Asia  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Retreating Is Not Safety: How Cambodia Drives Women Out of Civic Spaces - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineRetreating Is Not Safety: How Cambodia Drives Women Out of Civic Spaces  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Cambodia reports new H5N1 case in child, 8th human infection in a month - BNO NewsCambodia reports new H5N1 case in child, 8th human infection in a month  BNO News

Thai Constitutional Court suspends PM over Cambodia phone call - upi.comThai Constitutional Court suspends PM over Cambodia phone call  upi.com

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party Seeks Vote of No-confidence in PM After Cambodia Leak - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThailand’s Bhumjaithai Party Seeks Vote of No-confidence in PM After Cambodia Leak  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Thailand closes land crossings during border dispute with Cambodia - BBCThailand closes land crossings during border dispute with Cambodia  BBC

Cambodia says Thailand raising tensions with new border crossing rules - Euronews.comCambodia says Thailand raising tensions with new border crossing rules  Euronews.com

3D Smart Solutions drives manufacturing in Cambodia through Mastercam - VnExpress International3D Smart Solutions drives manufacturing in Cambodia through Mastercam  VnExpress International

Thailand ready for ‘high-level operation’ in Cambodia border dispute - Al JazeeraThailand ready for ‘high-level operation’ in Cambodia border dispute  Al Jazeera

Thai court suspends prime minister over leaked call with Cambodia's ex-leader - France 24Thai court suspends prime minister over leaked call with Cambodia's ex-leader  France 24

Thailand hasn't sealed border, Cambodia has, says Phumtham - bangkokpost.comThailand hasn't sealed border, Cambodia has, says Phumtham  bangkokpost.com

Thailand and Cambodia tensions escalate as Hun Sen targets Paetongtarn - South China Morning PostThailand and Cambodia tensions escalate as Hun Sen targets Paetongtarn  South China Morning Post

Immigration service firm raided for alleged scam ties - Nation ThailandImmigration service firm raided for alleged scam ties  Nation Thailand

1 in 5 Cambodian adults are at risk of stroke as noncommunicable disease risks increase - World Health Organization (WHO)1 in 5 Cambodian adults are at risk of stroke as noncommunicable disease risks increase  World Health Organization (WHO)

Q&A: How Cambodia is reimagining education amid climate change - UNESCOQ&A: How Cambodia is reimagining education amid climate change  UNESCO

PM Lawrence Wong at the Official Lunch Hosted by Cambodia PM Hun Manet - Prime Minister's Office SingaporePM Lawrence Wong at the Official Lunch Hosted by Cambodia PM Hun Manet  Prime Minister's Office Singapore

Thailand Rejects Cambodia Over Interference, Border Map Disputes - Khaosod EnglishThailand Rejects Cambodia Over Interference, Border Map Disputes  Khaosod English

Thai posts falsely claim Cambodia loses access to Singapore oil exports - YahooThai posts falsely claim Cambodia loses access to Singapore oil exports  Yahoo

Tourists in Thailand blocked from crossing border into Cambodia - Euronews.comTourists in Thailand blocked from crossing border into Cambodia  Euronews.com

Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops along disputed border: Thai minister - Al JazeeraThailand and Cambodia reinforce troops along disputed border: Thai minister  Al Jazeera

Cambodia Records Surging Tourist Numbers at Angkor in Early 2025, Generating Over Twenty Six Million Dollars in Revenue - Travel And Tour WorldCambodia Records Surging Tourist Numbers at Angkor in Early 2025, Generating Over Twenty Six Million Dollars in Revenue  Travel And Tour World

‘Mixed reactions’ over Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen’s citizenship revocation proposal - Asia News Network‘Mixed reactions’ over Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen’s citizenship revocation proposal  Asia News Network

Thailand closes border to tourists after Cambodia clash - DWThailand closes border to tourists after Cambodia clash  DW

Deputy PM hoping for good results in final round of tariff negotiations between Cambodia and the US - Khmer TimesDeputy PM hoping for good results in final round of tariff negotiations between Cambodia and the US  Khmer Times

Geo-AI for agriculture workshop in Cambodia - Food and Agriculture OrganizationGeo-AI for agriculture workshop in Cambodia  Food and Agriculture Organization

Thailand, Cambodia to return to military positions after border clash - Al JazeeraThailand, Cambodia to return to military positions after border clash  Al Jazeera

Cambodian troops deploy 12,000 soldiers in Chong Bok: source - Nation ThailandCambodian troops deploy 12,000 soldiers in Chong Bok: source  Nation Thailand

Culture, education, and aid: The heart of US-Cambodia relations - Khmer TimesCulture, education, and aid: The heart of US-Cambodia relations  Khmer Times

Thai PM, former Cambodian leader visit disputed border as tensions simmer - ReutersThai PM, former Cambodian leader visit disputed border as tensions simmer  Reuters