Selected excerpts of the adlib address delivered by Samdech Thipadei at the closing session of “the stock-taking of the 2025 Work Results and 2026 Work Goals of the National Anti-Drug Authority” [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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(1) Drugs affect society, economy and youth who are the future of the nation […] Online scams, drugs, money laundering and human trafficking are intertwined. Today we raise the topic of drugs (for discussion). In the speeches and meetings for the past two days, there have been determinations and analysis of strengths and weaknesses (regarding…

Selected excerpts from the address of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the meeting with students who passed the 2024-2025 Secondary School Certificate Examination with Distinction and the Level 3 Technical and Vocational Certificate Examination [Selected excerpts and unofficial translations]

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[1] Today, we are organizing (the meeting with students who passed the 2024-2025 Secondary School Certificate Examination with Distinction and the Level 3 Technical and Vocational Certificate Examination). We had postponed the previous plan for the meeting several times because of the border situation. Finally, we have shelved the postponement to meet today. Although it…

Selected off-the-cuff address by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet during the Visit to the 540 Displaced Families at Wat Bak Kam Safety Center, Tbeng Meanchey District, Preah Vihear Province [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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His Excellencies the Deputy Prime Ministers, His Excellency the Senior Ministers,His Excellency the Ministers who are here present, His Excellency the Governors,the leaders, and especially the grandparents, uncles, aunts, and fellow citizens! I would like to thank His Excellency Kim Rithy, Governor of Preah Vihear Province, and the team that organized this meeting. Thank you…

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

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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…

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]

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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]

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[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 off-the-cuff remarks by Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the graduation ceremony of the Asia-Europe University [unofficial excerpts and translations]

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[2] (1) Learn throughout your life because everything evolves non-stop To say that learning and continue to learn, learning constantly is not a wrong thing to do. Learning anytime, anywhere, from everyone, not just learning professional skills, but also living skills, (because one need to) coordinate and work together. The Khmer word for that is…

Facebook Message on the Conclusion of the “Border Infrastructure Fund with a focus on the construction of the border ring road” [Unofficial Translation]

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On August 22, 2024, I announced the establishment of the “Border Infrastructure Fund,” with a primary focus on the construction of the border ring road. Commencing on August 26, 2024, the fund team will begin accepting voluntary contributions from Cambodian citizens, both within the country and abroad. The “Border Infrastructure Fund with a focus on…

Selected excerpts of the adlib remarks of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the Cambodian Mixed Martial Arts (CMMA) contests [Selected excerpts and translations]

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(1) Whether winning or losing, the main goal of the game is respect, love and friendship I do not have much​ to say today. For the past three days, you have been taking parts in the contest with full care and management […] I thank the organizing committee […] and the participation of contestants from…

Selected excerpts of the impromptu remarks of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet during the conversation with Mixed Khmer Martial Arts (MKMA) athletes [Unofficial excerpts and translations]

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(1) 7 types of Khmer traditional martial arts to compete according to the formula similar to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Today I came unofficially to view your prep exercises because we will be launching the match on the forthcoming 18th (October). This match arrangement has a slightly different purpose than before, which is to have…