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Thailand Responds to Cambodia’s UN Letter Regarding Border Dispute
Khaosod English
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July 5, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Foreign Ministry issued an official response Thursday after Cambodia formally notified the United Nations of its intention to take their long-standing border dispute to the International Court of Justice, following a fatal...
The Luxury Hotels Making Travel Fun Again
Robb Report
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July 5, 2025
Remember when traveling was actually enjoyable? Haven’t you missed it? If your answer is yes, you’re in luck. Luxury hospitality has a youthful glow right now. Florida’s Boca Raton Resort just overhauled its beach club, sinking millions into the...
Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persist
Bangkok Post
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July 5, 2025
Letter to General Assembly claims bilateral attempts to resolve dispute have failed PUBLISHED : 5 Jul 2025 at 17:19 A letter from the Cambodian permanent representative to the United Nations has emerged, revealing a call the country made on June...
Park Bom spotted in Cambodia as 2NE1 reunites for full-group performance
allkpop
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2NE1, consisting of CL, Park Bom, Minzy and Sandara Park, is set to return to the stage as a full group, reigniting excitement among global fans. According to Star News, all four members departed Incheon International Airport on July 4 for Phnom...
Cambodia sees 16 pct rise in int'l air passengers in first half of 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has recorded a total of 3.42 million international air passengers in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16 percent, said an official report on Saturday. Released by the State Secretariat of...
Watch: Groundbreaking elephant tusk extraction in Cambodia led by UP professors
Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer
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A distressed elephant with a fractured tusk is not unfamiliar to Prof Gerhard Steenkamp, a veterinary specialist in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science. Over the years, he has...
Siem Reap ranks among the World’s Best Travel Destinations in 2025
Khmer Times
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July 4, 2025
Siem Reap ranks among the World’s Best Travel Destinations in 2025. AKP Siem Reap, home to Cambodia’s iconic Angkor temples, has been named one of the Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations in 2025 by Tripadvisor, the...
Cambodia artefact rumours ‘false’
Bangkok Post
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July 4, 2025
Paetongtarn shoots down misinformation while discussing new mission as culture minister PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 22:02 Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has dismissed reports that Thailand is preparing to imminently transfer 20...
Paetongtarn orders review of returning 20 ancient artifacts to Cambodia
Pattaya Mail
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July 4, 2025
Paetongtarn denies fake news on artifact returns, orders review amid budget concerns and sovereignty assurances. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Culture,...
Tourism Ministry Expresses Deep Regret over Incident with Indonesian Tourist
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia has issued a public statement expressing deep regret over an incident involving an Indonesian tourist who was questioned regarding documentation by traffic police officers. In...
Cambodia, Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) organised an official launching ceremony for cross-border payments via QR Code on "Cross-Border QR Payment Cooperation between Cambodia...
CTB focuses on target markets for Cambodia tourism
Khmer Times
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July 4, 2025
Kim Minea (third right), Chief Executive Officer of Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) with representatives of Cambodia Tourism Federation and senior private sector executives in the tourism sector at the workshop at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on...
Race Against the World winner reveals paradise destination tourists 'don't know about' - and it's only 50 minutes from a major destination
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
A former winner of BBC One's Race across the World has shared notes from his latest adventure - to a paradise island that is still off the tourist map. Alfie Watts, who won the 2024 series of the hit travel show with his St Albans pal Owen Wood,...
Time-travel to Baghdad, Rome and Mughal India with Louvre Abu Dhabi's VR project
The National News
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In a 1993 episode of The Simpsons, Lisa is in class, daydreaming of a headset that can take her back in time to witness the Mongol conquests alongside Genghis Khan. The thought was compelling, even if far-fetched – an educational technology that...
Visa Expands Card Acceptance at Makro Stores in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Enhancing Digital Payment Options
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, on July 2 announced the expansion of its card acceptance services at Makro stores in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. This significant development advances the digital...
Cambodia, Singapore reaffirm economic ties
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic...
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Highlights Deepening, Maturing U.S.-Cambodia Partnership
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2025 -- As the United States looks toward the future of its partnership with Cambodia, it sees a relationship that is evolving and maturing, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Bridgette Walker stated during a reception marking the...
Historic Phnom Penh Building Set for Demolition as Preservation Calls Grow
CamboJA News
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July 3, 2025
In the shadow of gleaming high-rises in downtown Phnom Penh, the 75-year-old Nokor Meanchey building stands weathered and near-empty, marked for demolition over concerns about its structural integrity. Built just before Cambodia gained...
The Legend Begins: Uncover an Unrivaled Integrated Destination in Cambodia at New Luxury Arjuna Resort & Spa
Hospitality Net
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July 4, 2025
JHL Collection proudly marks a bold milestone in its international expansion with the debut of Arjuna Resort & Spa, which opened on 28 May 2025. Inspired by the legendary hero Arjuna and rooted in Khmer royal heritage, the five-star destination...
Long Beach Transit will allow ICE to enter buses and other workplaces, memo says
Signal Tribune - California
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July 4, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, Long Beach Transit employees received a letter from the company instructing them what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempt to enter their workplaces, including restricted areas and public buses....