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 […]…

Closing Remarks of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at Closing of the 12th ICAPP General Assembly

The Honorable Chung Eui-yong, Chairman of ICAPP Standing Committee The Honorable Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Co-Chairman of ICAPP Standing Committee and Special Rapporteur The Honorable Kwon Hee-seog, Secretary General of ICAPP Excellencies Heads of Delegations, Honourable Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen! Let me begin by acknowledging the invaluable presence of all leaders and representatives of 64 political…

Keynote Address of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the Opening of the 12th General Assembly of International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and Related Meetings: “A Quest for Peace and Reconciliation”

Samdech Techo HUN Sen, President of the CPP, and President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Honorable Chung Eui-yong, Chairman of ICAPP Standing Committee Honorable Heads of Political Parties; Honorable delegates, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! I stand here today with a deep sense of humility in front of this august body of political…