'White-saviour syndrome': questions over the role of foreigners in aid work Seeking the elimination of 'voluntourism' The Canberra Times · May 28
Cambodia unrest to dent OR earnings in 2026 PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), Thailand's largest oil trader by volume, expects a minor impact to its financial performance this year after shuttering parts of its oil and non-oil operations in Cambodia amid ongoing border tensions. Bangkok Post · May 28
Maritime talks with Cambodia fail No agreement was reached during bilateral talks with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, following Bangkok's decision to cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU 44) on overlapping maritime claims. Bangkok Post · May 27
Cambodia sentences six for murder of Korean student PHNOM PENH - A Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced six Chinese nationals to life in prison on charges they tortured and murdered a South Korean student involved with one of Cambodia’s notorious scam centres, a court spokesperson said on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · May 27
'White-saviour syndrome': questions over the role of foreigners in aid work How this Adamstown woman founded the Human and Hope charity. Newcastle Herald · May 27
All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. Announces Filing of Form 8-K for HyalRoute Acquisition Transaction and Releases HyalRoute Business Overview and Financial Data NEW YORK, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: AGAE) (“AIFA” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the Company’s previously announced transaction to acquire HyalRoute… AAP · May 26
6 police officers linked to border smuggling network Investigators have uncovered evidence linking six police officers arrested for abducting and extorting five Chinese nationals to wider cross-border smuggling operations along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiwphan said. Bangkok Post · May 26
Cambodia's new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand Cambodia’s new conscription law, which imposes penalties of up to five years in prison for evading military service, has come into effect The Independent UK · May 25
Cambodian opposition leader pardoned over treason Kem Sokha has received a royal pardon, freeing the Cambodian opposition leader from house arrest following his 27-year treason sentence. AAP · May 25
Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader PHNOM PENH — Cambodia's king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha for a treason conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according to a royal decree released on Monday. Bangkok Post · May 25
PM insists on 'equal' site visits Paris: Thailand will insist that any future Unesco inspection of disputed border temple sites cover both the Thai and Cambodian sides of the frontier, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday. Bangkok Post · May 24
Let nationalism arise only in contest The May 7 decision by the Cabinet to cancel MoU 44 was another disappointing setback in the twisted saga of struggle with Cambodia over land borders and overlapping maritime claims. Bangkok Post · May 24
Cambodian crashes kill 14 garment workers, injure 79 Two separate traffic crashes in Cambodia have killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 79 others. AAP · May 23
AAP · May 23 Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 79 others Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 79 others
The Independent UK · May 23 Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 others Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia have killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly women
Bangkok Post · May 23 Couple accused of luring Thais into scam slavery Police have arrested a young Thai couple in the northern province of Chiang Mai on suspicion of luring compatriots into slavery at a scam centre in Cambodia.
Bangkok Post · May 22 Gunfire heard at border during patrol in Surin Sounds of gunfire were heard while Thai troops were patrolling along the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin, but no unusual activity was detected, the Royal Thai Army said on Friday.
Bangkok Post · May 21 Anutin departs for France Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began on Thursday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand.
Bangkok Post · May 21 Businesses warn of worker shortage Thai businesses are pressing the government to renew work permits for 190,000 Cambodian migrant workers, warning of a looming labour shortage if their licences are allowed to expire.
Bangkok Post · May 21 Cambodia raids buildings linked to accused scam kingpin Chen Zhi SHENZHEN — Cambodian authorities have raided two buildings in Phnom Penh's Prince Plaza Centre, which is linked to extradited Chinese billionaire Chen Zhi, and detained 104 individuals, including 82 Chinese nationals, local media reported.
Bangkok Post · May 21 Anutin urged to seek French president’s help with Cambodia People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has suggested that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul consider inviting French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Thailand, saying such a visit could help facilitate dialogue on Thai-Cambodian issues.
The Independent UK · May 21 Cambodian villagers honor guardian spirits to pray for rain and good fortune Hundreds of Cambodian villagers have honored their guardian spirits with a colorful ceremony to pray for good fortune, rain and prosperity
The Economic Times · May 16 NIA chargesheets five including absconding kingpin of Cambodia-linked human trafficking, cyber slavery racket The National Investigation Agency has filed charges against five individuals in a case involving the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia. The alleged kingpin, Anand Kumar Singh, is absconding. The accused lured youths with fake job offers and handsome salaries. Upon arrival, victims faced torture and forced…
The Conversation · May 15 Thailand and Cambodia are bickering over their borders again. Can diplomacy prevent a return to war? Last year, Thailand and Cambodia fought two brief conflicts over their 800-kilometre-long land border that killed dozens of people and forced a half million people to flee their homes.