It is a striking coincidence that Thailand demolished a Hindu statue on Cambodian territory on the same day that East Asia Forum published the article “Thailand, the Sick Man of Southeast Asia?”. The article emphasizes not only Thailand’s economic slowdown and its struggle with

On 29 December, the APSARA National Authority reported that a Chinese tourist accidentally dropped an iPhone 15 into the Baray reservoir at Neak Pean Temple while sightseeing and crossing the bridge. Following the report, a task force from APSARA, working together with the

Chinese Tourist Drops iPhone 15 at Neak Pean Temple; Phone Found and Returned to Owner. Cambodia may not safe like Singapore, but Cambodian ensures that visitors walk around the site sites safely, enjoy their experience, and leave with positive memories of their time in Cambodia.

Another false hope to welcome the 18 Cambodian soldiers who were captured after the ceasefire following the first clash. It has been 154 days since they were illegally detained. They were supposed to return home today according to the 3rd GBC Meeting Statement and the commitment

When Cambodia maintained that it had fully complied with the 72-hour ceasefire in order to secure the return of 18 Cambodian soldiers captured shortly after the truce, Thailand’s military moved to project firmness and vigilance by alleging that Cambodian forces flew more than 250

On 29 December, Thai authorities reported the arrest of Boonyarit Raorungrot, a parliamentary candidate from the People’s Party, as part of Operation Black Mirror TKP. The operation involved coordinated raids across 22 locations and targeted a suspected network linked to

Dear friends, colleagues, and readers, this is the first time I am writing to you at the beginning of a new year. It is also the first year of Chaktomuk Insight. The platform was born at a difficult moment, shaped by what I heard about Cambodia abroad and by the border clash

Beyond the military imbalance with Thailand, Cambodia also faces a significant demographic gap. With a population of roughly 17 million compared to Thailand’s more than 71 million, some observers, particularly men, have proposed an unconventional idea: legalizing polygamy so that

BBC Travel’s inclusion of Phnom Penh in its 2026 “20 Best Places to Travel” list, and the omission of Thailand, reflects a shift in the regional tourism landscape. This development indicates a reassessment of destination value within Southeast Asia, with attention moving beyond

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has released a formal statement protesting Thailand’s actions following the ceasefire. This communication, however, is more than a routine diplomatic complaint. Importantly, the statement is accompanied by

A video titled “I Was Attacked at Angkor Wat in Cambodia — Then It Got Worse,” uploaded by The Country Collectors, has recently gone viral in Cambodia and Thailand. In the video, the creator advances three main claims: that he was attacked, that he felt unsupported or ignored by

After watching the 24-minute video “I Was Attacked at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Then It Got Worse” by The Country Collectors, and comparing it with the official clarification issued by the APSARA National Authority, here are my reflections. The evidence suggests this was a dispute

The General Department of Taxation under the Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the instruction No. 141 on 2 Januady 2026, that the implementation of the capital gains tax on immoveable property will be postponed until 1 January 2027. The decision was approved by

Despite modest economic growth, uneven tourism recovery, and ongoing political uncertainty, the Thai baht has remained surprisingly strong against the US dollar. At first glance, this may seem positive. Normally, a strong currency suggests economic confidence, supported by