Latest news in Cambodia? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
Key developments in Cambodia on September 3, 2026:
- Border Situation and Diplomatic Briefings: The Ministry of National Defence hosted a briefing in Phnom Penh for 22 foreign military attachés regarding developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border following their ceasefire. Acting Senate President Ouch Borith reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful dialogue and international law to resolve boundary demarcations. Khmer Times+ 1
- Sentencing of Activists: The Phnom Penh Municipal Court handed down seven-year prison sentences to student leader Thy Thorn and political activists Soeung Kunthea and Mean Chanthon on charges related to allegedly plotting demonstrations against the government over the Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA). www.khmertimeskh.com
- Cracking Down on Online Scam Networks: Immigration and security officials carried out further operations targeting cyber-scam syndicates, including the deportation of 122 foreign nationals involved in call center and online fraud rings, alongside regional asset freezes tied to illicit scam compounds. Khmer Times
- Tourism and Economic Figures: State-run Angkor Enterprise reported a 29% drop in foreign visitor numbers at the Angkor Archaeological Park over the first eight months of 2026, recording approximately 475,000 international visitors. Meanwhile, the National Bank of Cambodia declined a request from lenders to extend preferential loan restructuring measures. www.khmertimeskh.com+ 1
- National Mine Action Roadmap: Officials detailed progress on the National Mine Action Policy 2026–2035, outlining a 10-year push to clear remaining unexploded ordnance and cluster munitions, particularly along border-adjacent provinces. Khmer Times