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PM: Cambodia Will Resume Normal Border Operations If Thailand Reopens and Commits to No More Unilateral Closures
Fresh News
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Hits: 295 PM: Cambodia Will Resume Normal Border Operations If Thailand Reopens and Commits to No More Unilateral Closures (Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed that if the Thai side reopens the border crossings to return to...
Direct Flights Between Phnom Penh and Penang Begin June 26
Fresh News
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Hits: 137 Created: 21 June 2025 Hits: 137 (Phnom Penh): On 19 June 2025, Minister of Tourism Hout Hak presided over the inauguration ceremony of the new direct flight route connecting Phnom Penh and Penang, Malaysia, held at the Shangri-La Hotel,...
Why are tourists bypassing the Philippines for other Southeast Asian nations?
South China Morning Post
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June 30, 2025
A viral social media thread lamenting the Philippines’ seventh-place ranking for tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia has sparked soul-searching among Filipinos, who blame poor infrastructure, high costs and weak accessibility – even as experts say...
Cambodia Prioritises Sustainable Community-Based Tourism
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 17, 2025 -- Cambodia is reaffirming its commitment to developing sustainable and responsible community-based tourism and ecotourism, emphasising that conservation and development should mutually reinforce while ensuring...
Cambodia says Thailand has closed all border crossings with the nation
CGTN
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The Cambodian side confirmed on Tuesday that the Thai military had unilaterally closed all border crossings with Cambodia and, therefore, does not warrant bilateral negotiations, according to local media Cambodianess. "The Thai side has closed the...
Preah Vihear Temple Run Celebrates 17th Anniversary of UNESC...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 -- Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province hosted a landmark running event on July 7 to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the inscription of Preah Vihear Temple on the UNESCO World Heritage List (July 7, 2008 – July 7,...
Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions
The Economic Times
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June 29, 2025
New Delhi: Short-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel companies said....
Cambodia, Kazakhstan to Strengthen and Expend Friendship and Tourism Cooperation
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 25, 2025 -- Cambodia and Kazakhstan have pledged to further strengthen and expand their friendship and cooperation in tourism through enhanced connections and increased people-to-people exchanges. The commitment was made...
Tourist panic in Thailand as popular border closed
Daily Express
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June 25, 2025
Thailand—an incredibly popular country with Brits—has imposed restrictions on citizens and tourists heading into Cambodia via land, sparking panic among visitors trying to explore Southeast Asia. This is the latest move—following the banning of...
‘Cambodia won’t give in to Thai economic threats’
Vietstock
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June 25, 2025
‘Cambodia won’t give in to Thai economic threats’ PM Hun Manet says Thailand’s baseless accusations are aimed at tarnishing Cambodia’s reputation. Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday said Thailand is exerting unwarranted pressure on Cambodia, terming...
Cambodian Trade Centers in the UK Progress to Site Inspection Stage
Construction & Property News
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June 25, 2025
In a significant step towards establishing Cambodian trade centers in the UK, His Excellency Sean Thai, Secretary of State for Commerce, recently led a delegation from the Ministry of Commerce to inspect potential sites in London and Birmingham....
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Tourism development breathes new life into Cambodian fishing village
TTG Asia
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June 25, 2025
Only a few years ago, the Cambodian fishing community of Trapeang Sangke had hit rock bottom. Illegal fishing and overfishing, combined with development in the area that razed swathes of mangroves, led to rapidly depleting fish stocks that...
World : Cambodia Airways Launches Phnom Penh-Penang Flight To Spur Visit Malaysia 2026
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, June 20 (Bernama) -- Cambodia Airways’s inaugural direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang, set to take off on June 26, is poised to boost tourist flow in tandem with the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Malaysia’s...
Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalation
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 24, 2025
Cambodia’s government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists . Relations between the neighbours have deteriorated following an...
Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
The News International
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...
7 Exciting Airline Upgrades Just In Time For Summer Travel
Forbes
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Summer air travel is in full swing. While air traffic and weather delays can sometimes negatively affect the journey, airlines have been working hard to still keep a little fun and excitement for your next trip (at least for those that can afford...
Penang and Phnom Penh to connect via new direct flight
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 19, 2025
Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Cambodia Airways prepare for new direct route launching 26 June, enhancing regional business connectivity. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), representing the State of...
Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating tensions with new land crossing restrictions
Associated Press
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June 24, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists heading into Cambodia. Relations between...
Thailand relaxes some Cambodian border controls to help stranded people, vehicles
Bangkok Post
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June 29, 2025
PUBLISHED : 29 Jun 2025 at 16:52 The Burapa Task Force, which supervises border areas with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province, has relaxed its border controls to help repatriate stranded Cambodians and vehicles from both Thailand and Cambodia. Maj Gen...