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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 4m

Six police officers were arrested for allegedly allowing Thai nationals to be smuggled into Cambodia.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 14h

The Cambodian People’s Party, the ruling party, condemned extremist Thai individuals for insulting its president, Hun Sen.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 15h

RFA Khmer said goodbye to its audience after funding was no longer available to continue operations.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 19h

Cambodia’s Health Ministry denied a Thai media report alleging that Cambodia refused treatment to a 24-year-old Thai man, saying he died of a heart attack and never came to the hospital for treatment. Local authorities said his body was found in front of an abandoned building.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 23h

$3.759 billion has been lost to scams in the past eight years.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 1d

At a workshop on exchanging experiences in combating online scams & money laundering, Interior Minister Sar Sokha said around 15,000 foreigners had been deported over the past two years. Since 2018, over 36,000 foreigners have been deported for their involvement in online scams

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 1d

The White House is conditioning Trump’s attendance at the Oct. 26-28 ASEAN meeting on the Malaysian government agreeing to allow Trump to preside over a ceremonial signing of a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the summit sidelines.

Trump seeks peace ceremony spotlight at ASEAN summit

Trump wants to preside over a Thailand-Cambodia peace deal ceremony — and Chinese officials aren’t welcome.

www.politico.com

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 2d

A total of 216 Pakistanis, 68 Bangladeshis, and 6 Nepalis were arrested in Chinatown, Sihanoukville, for working and staying illegally in Cambodia after authorities inspected their workplace following last week’s protest.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 3d

The protest in Chinatown last night by Pakistani workers reportedly began after a Chinese manager made offensive comments about their religion.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 4d

Hundreds of Indonesian and Indian nationals protested and vandalized office equipment in Sihanoukville last night after their Chinese employer did not pay their salaries.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 3d

Local authorities confirmed that hundreds of foreign workers protested in China Town, Sihanoukville city on October 4, 2025, following an alleged prohibition on religious ceremonies, sparking a dispute between foreign workers and the management.

Foreign Workers in Sihanoukville Protest, Destroy Office Equipment After Religious Insult | CamboJA News

Local authorities confirmed that hundreds of foreign workers protested in China Town, Sihanoukville city on October 4, 2025, following an alleged prohibitio ... | Read more

cambojanews.com

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 3d

The protest in Chinatown last night by Pakistani workers reportedly began after a Chinese manager made offensive comments about their religion.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 4d

Hundreds of Indonesian and Indian nationals protested and vandalized office equipment in Sihanoukville last night after their Chinese employer did not pay their salaries.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 4d

Hundreds of Indonesian and Indian nationals protested and vandalized office equipment in Sihanoukville last night after their Chinese employer did not pay their salaries.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 5d

"We remain concerned about ongoing restrictions on civic space, judicial harassment of opposition voices, human rights defenders, and journalists undermines democratic principles. We are deeply concerned by reports of trafficking and forced labour linked to the online scamming industry."

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

www.gov.uk

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 5d

The post came after the Chinese embassy in Thailand denied a NYT report on weapon shipments to Cambodia for use in the Thai-Cambodian border clashes.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 5d

During last month’s visit to China for an event, former Defense Minister Tea Ban and Defense Minister Tea Seiha visited the first frigate China is providing to Cambodia; the second is 50% complete. Photos show the Cambodian Navy welcoming them.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 5d

During last month’s visit to China for an event, former Defense Minister Tea Ban and Defense Minister Tea Seiha visited the first frigate China is providing to Cambodia; the second is 50% complete. Photos show the Cambodian Navy welcoming them.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 5d

A Thai court sentenced Ekkalak Paenoi to life imprisonment for assassinating Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP.

Cambodian ex-MP's killer jailed for life in Thailand

A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said.

www.france24.com

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 7d

A district court on Thursday (Oct 2) ordered no bail for the brother and girlfriend of an alleged syndicate leader who purportedly led a group based in Cambodia targeting Singaporeans in scams and laundering the proceeds in Malaysia.

Cambodian scam centre targeting Singaporeans: No bail for brother and girlfriend of suspected syndicate leader

The syndicate allegedly scammed victims in Singapore out of tens of millions of dollars and laundered the proceeds in Malaysia using cryptocurrency.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cambodia-scam-syndicate-brother-girlfriend-leader-no-bail-5381126?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwZnRzaANK06JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgFpB6M8BlSYnkkT3mZYAwZzV7ExWVj9mUuy5f4v2sfjeM5ep0FRCBPWZM1X_aem_u4MtMXlKEMcwALGZbUAvBA

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 7d

Interior Minister Sar Sokha met with Royal Group Chairman Kith Meng.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 8d

In 2011, during the last major clash with Thailand, Cambodia quickly ran out of ammunition, according to Rahman Yaacob, a researcher on Southeast Asia’s defense policy at the Australian National University. That shortfall pushed Phnom Penh to deepen its military ties with China.

Peace Broker, Arms Supplier: China’s Dual Roles in a Deadly Conflict

www.nytimes.com

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 9d

Cambodia was listed in the 2025 TIP Report among 13 countries with a documented “policy or pattern” of human trafficking.

2025 Trafficking in Persons Report - United States Department of State

www.state.gov

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 9d

Car owners complain about high parking fees at the new Techo International Airport. One car owner said they did not park for a long time, but traffic congestion inside the parking area forced them to remain there for several hours.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 9d

President of the Cambodia Veteran Association and former Prime Minister Hun Sen scolded the association’s social media team for not livestreaming his speech during the extraordinary congress on the CVA Telegram channel, stressing the need to diversify platforms so people can watch his remarks.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 9d

Interior Minister Sar Sokha and Defense Minister Tea Seiha sat behind their fathers—both former ministers—during the Cambodian Veteran Association’s extraordinary congress this morning. During former PM Hun Sen’s speech, both fathers were seen giving advice or instructions to their sons.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 9d

A drunken Chinese driver hit and killed a rubbish collector in Sihanoukville last night, severing both of the victim’s legs.

Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 9d

During a live speech today at the Cambodian Veteran Association’s extraordinary congress—the first since the border clash on 24 July—former PM Hun Sen did not mention the border clash with Thailand.

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Noan Sereiboth @noansereiboth.bsky.social · 10d

The interim observer team inspected the sites where the Thai military fired on Cambodian territory yesterday.

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