Samdech Thipadei Welcomed the Message from His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, on the Closed and Effective Cooperation between the Two Governments in Preventing Cross-Border Crimes, Especially Online Scams (message on the Prime Minister’s Facebook page)

I warmly welcome the message of President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea highlighting the close and effective cooperation between our two governments in combating transnational crimes, particularly online scams. The Royal Government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fighting, suppressing, and eradicating all forms of transnational crime, including online scams, and other cyber-enabled…

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet Orders Permanent Closure of Two Border Crossings in Udor Meanchey Province in Response to Thai Military Action

Late last night, 21st of June, governor of Udor Meanchey province reported to me that Military Region 2 of the Thai army has informed about its UNILATERAL decision to close Choub Korki border checkpoint from today. I agreed with the governor’s response that we will also close that border checkpoint permanently. I also ordered the…

Selected excerpts from the off-the-cuff speech of Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the “Closing Sesson of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Scout Movement of Cambodia” [Unofficial translation]

[2] (1) Scouting – a model of inspiring spirit and volunteerism, not only to benefit from but to share back to society Organizing youth mechanisms such as scouting is part of building human capital. The word human capital is not only about ability. It must have a spirit, morality, virtue, especially a high sense of…

The introductory note on the Cambodia-Thailand Border Issue of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet to the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate regarding the Intervention on the “Social Protection System” [Unofficial translation]

Before delivering the speech at the Joint Session of the National Assembly and the Senate on the topic of “Informal Economy,” Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet gave introductory briefing on the border issue in the military region 4 which encompasses the provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey. [Start of introductory note on the…

Excerpts of off-the-cuff remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the 2nd annual convention of the Cambodian Oknha Association – taking stocks of 2024 and setting the directions for 2025 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

[1] (1) Oknha – titles bestowed by HM the King and recognized by society […] Oknha is (a title given to) two types of people. The first group is those who have succeeded through their own struggles […] there are two generations – the first generation is those who came out (of the genocide) with…

Selected excerpts of the prepared speech elaboration of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the opening ceremony of the 18th National Day Against Human Trafficking for 2024 [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

(1) Preventive measures are the effective way to tackle human trafficking Over the past year, as the Royal Government’s general staff in law enforcement and efforts to prevent and combat various security issues, including human trafficking, the Ministry of Interior, all law enforcement agencies, the National Police, the Military Police, and relevant agencies and ministries/institutions,…

Excerpts of impromptu elaboration of the speech by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the groundbreaking ceremony to build the University of Health Sciences Hospital [Unofficial selected excerpts and translation]

[1] (1) Equipping with modern and up-to-date equipment is a long-term consideration Not only the foundation plan is being laid, but, according to the speech of the Minister of Health, the expansion plan is already in place […] everyone needs good health […] therefore, ensuring good, quality and sufficient services is an important task […]…