Amid the ongoing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, the public discourse battle around "online scams" is also heating up. In response to Thai media's frequent portrayal of Cambodia as a "hotbed of scams" and using this to attack the image of Cambodia, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet st
United Nations releases major report: Cambodia has become a global hotspot for online scams, replacing Myanmar as the top "black industry" leaderOn June 20, 2025, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published a new global assessment report on transnational crime and online scams, po
Amid escalating tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet responded to external accusations of the country being a haven for online gambling, stating that these criticizing nations are "diverting attention."Hun Manet, speaking at the closing ceremony of the Cambodian
As tensions escalate along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, the Thai government has ordered all its citizens working in casinos in Cambodia to stay at home and prohibited them from going to casinos on the other side of the border for work or entertainment. This measure is a precaution amids
Recently, Thai media visited the Aranyaprathet border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo Province and observed a dramatic change in immigration and emigration patterns, with a large number of Thais returning from Cambodia and a significant drop in those heading to Cambodia. It is reported that the Eastern Comman
The Cyber Crime Division of Thailand held a press conference in Mueang Thani Province, announcing an ongoing investigation into a financial channel involving online gambling and fraud groups, suspected of transferring illicit gains abroad through the Cambodian cryptocurrency exchange "Huione Group".
The Thai government recently sent a strong signal that if Cambodia continues provocative actions in the disputed border area, Thailand will employ "cutting off water, electricity, and internet" as countermeasures. This move has suddenly escalated the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border, directly
The border city of Poipet between Cambodia and Thailand is currently experiencing a rare downturn in the gambling industry. Over the past week, influenced by Thailand's tightened border entry policies and reduced port opening hours, about 10 local casinos have seen almost no revenue, with business n
Cambodian workers in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom have recently stated that despite the Cambodian government's call for voluntary return amid border tensions, they prefer to stay in Thailand, especially those who have been working in Thailand for many years and have family responsibilities. Despite Camb
By the end of May 2025, the border situation between Thailand and Cambodia suddenly became tense, attracting high attention from the outside world. This incident, which started with a sudden exchange of fire, quickly evolved into one of the most sensitive diplomatic events in the relations between t
Thai police arrested two Cambodian men in Yala County, Sa Kaeo Province, accusing them of involvement in an international online gambling and money laundering network, with over 1.05 million Thai Baht in cash and several fake bank cards seized at the scene.According to the National Newspaper, the Ce
After the Cambodian government completely cut off international network services imported from Thailand, the park's network quickly became paralyzed, and ordinary users were significantly affected. The parks that were originally in operation were in chaos, with employees stating that they "couldn't
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on his personal Facebook that he has officially decided to completely suspend the purchase of electricity and internet services from Thailand, effective from June 13th.This move is a response to the opinions on Thai social media suggesting to "cut off sup
Indonesian police announced that they have successfully dismantled a criminal gang in Denpasar, Bali, a popular tourist destination, that specialized in "online romance" scams targeting American men. The raid resulted in the arrest of 38 suspects, including 7 women, at a rented residential property.
