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RegionsMyanmarWa State Transfers Chinese Suspect, Cross-Border Cooperation Proves Effective Again
The Wa State Judicial Committee and Chinese authorities collaborated to apprehend and successfully transfer a suspect.
RegionsMyanmarWa State Offers Rewards for Reporting Telecom Fraud Clues
The Wa State Judicial Committee encourages reporting of telecom fraud, offering rewards for verified information.
RegionsMyanmarWa State Offers Rewards for Reporting Telecom Fraud Clues
The Wa State Judicial Committee encourages reporting of telecom fraud with rewards for verified information.
RegionsPreah SihanoukJiangsu Political and Legal Affairs Secretary Visits Sihanoukville
The West Port Police Chief met with Jiangsu's Political and Legal Affairs Secretary to discuss relevant work.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville police arrest 9 suspects and crack 6 cases in recent days
Between September 5 and 9, Sihanoukville police cracked several street crimes in succession, arresting suspects involved in violent incidents and cable theft.
RegionsMyanmarWa State hands over two suspects to China at Meng'a Port
In a new push for cross-border law enforcement, two Chinese suspects involved in criminal cases were handed over at the Meng'a port along the China-Myanmar border.
RegionsLaosVientiane 西扩达崩县又端了两处网诈窝点，抓了八十多个人
Lao police raided a rented house in Nong Kiao village, arresting suspects on the spot and seizing computers, mobile phones, and illegal drugs.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville police arrest 9 suspects and crack 6 cases in recent days
Sihanoukville police launched a special crackdown from September 5 to 9, arresting nine suspects, including Chinese nationals.
RegionsMyanmarMyanmar extends visa-on-arrival for Chinese and Indian tourists by another year
Myanmar has extended its visa-on-arrival policy for Chinese tourists, making travel to the country even more convenient.
RegionsMyanmarMyanmar Extends Visa-on-Arrival for Chinese and Indian Tourists for Another Year
Traveling by plane lets you enjoy the ultimate convenience of spontaneous getaways.
RegionsPreah SihanoukChen Peng Addresses Southeast Asia Financial Issues Today
From Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, and from Lao Cai to Myawaddy, those who once offered to help you ultimately ended up making you pay the bill.
RegionsMyanmarYangon Crackdown on Online Gambling: Ma Kai and Over 30 Accomplices Arrested Mid-Tea
Myanmar police cracked down on scam dens across multiple Yangon townships, seizing truckloads of computer hardware.
RegionsMyanmarMyanmar's Shwe Kokko (Asia Pacific) Zone resumes recruitment, demanding 300,000 baht military fee
Reports indicate the military has approved access, but the price tag for entry is steep.
RegionsMyanmarQuanzhou youth trafficked to Myanmar after misplaced trust, kidnapping video emerges upon landing
Lured to Thailand from Xiamen under the guise of helping with a business, a victim was immediately kidnapped and held for a $40,000 ransom.
RegionsKoh KongInfrared cameras capture three endangered rare animal species in Koh Kong jungle
Automated cameras in a Koh Kong province conservation area have captured footage of three rare and elusive mammal species for the very first time.
RegionsVietnamCambodia's Ministry of Interior cracks down on scam hubs in August, raiding 85 sites and arresting
Phnom Penh's relentless nighttime inspections and compound raids have yielded concrete results, with authorities arresting suspects from multiple countries.
RegionsMyanmarThree Chinese youths caught red-handed by locals while breaking into a house in Lashio
On the morning of September 15, residents in Lashio, Myanmar, caught three young Chinese men breaking into a home, and neighbors suspect they escaped from a scam park.
RegionsLaosMondulkiri's Sen Monorom cracks down, dismantles 15 illegal billboards
San Mateo municipal officials led an operation to clear illegal street signs and inspected several locations involving foreign nationals.
RegionsKoh KongThree rare mammal species photographed for the first time along Sre Ambel River in Koh Kong province
New discoveries in the nature reserve have finally brought a few rare and endangered animals out into the open.
RegionsMyanmarPhnom Penh introduces Halal certification for street food
Cambodia's government is preparing legislation for halal food to provide official certification for its Muslim community when purchasing and consuming food products.
RegionsPreah SihanoukFrom China's Beibu Gulf to Sihanoukville in just five days by water
The opening of the Pinglu Canal will cut maritime shipping time from Guangxi, China, to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, by more than half, significantly speeding up agricultural exports.
RegionsThailandChinese boss with Myanmar passport arrested in Samut Sakhon
Thai police in Samut Sakhon arrested a Chinese national holding a Myanmar passport, seizing hundreds of millions of baht in assets and land registered in his name.
RegionsBattambangBattambang's golden star apples begin harvest, farmers expect 30-ton yield this year
Farmers in Cambodia's Battambang province are celebrating a bountiful harvest of golden star apples, which have recently hit the market with a new, localized name.
RegionsPreah SihanoukOnline Scams Hidden Above Casino? Police Raid Again
As the night wind blows in Phnom Penh, police surrounded several buildings in yet another raid believed to be linked to cyber scams.
RegionsVietnamKuala Lumpur transfer of 3000 yuan: Vietnamese ex-girlfriend takes the money and blocks him
Making a living in Malaysia's nightlife scene is tough, but using honest people as walking ATMs is a ruthless and dirty trick.
RegionsMyanmarChinese fugitive hiding for ten years arrested in Samut Sakhon
A corruption suspect holding a Myanmar passport and possessing hundreds of millions in assets has been arrested in Thailand after evading justice for a decade.
RegionsPreah SihanoukAdoly raided by police over suspected online scam operations upstairs
Police raided an old building in Sihanoukville, bringing a sudden wave of activity back to the property.
RegionsSiem ReapSiem Reap joint task force cracks down on illegal fishing
During the fishing ban, aquatic resources must be protected and protected from illegal netting.
RegionsBattambangBattambang to manage trash, 25,000 rural residents to get garbage collection service
Battambang has launched a new waste management project to help 25,000 rural residents dispose of garbage while supporting grassroots waste collectors.
RegionsLaosCambodia Airways plans new routes to Haikou and Vientiane using China-made C909
New flight routes from Phnom Penh to Haikou, China, and Vientiane, Laos, may soon offer travelers more choices.
RegionsMyanmar13 Arrested in Hsipaw Telecom Scam Raid; Starlink and Rifles Seized
Early on Sept. 15, joint law enforcement raided a hideout near Nankan Village in Hsipaw Township, arresting nine Chinese and four Myanmar suspects while seizing numerous phones, satellite equipment, and firearms.
RegionsMyanmarDeported employee blasts fugitive boss in online post
Brothers risked their lives ahead with no support, and upon returning home, someone online directly challenged the mastermind behind the scenes.
RegionsPreah SihanoukHun Manet's surprise inspection of Dara Sakor flusters internal moles
The Prime Minister's sudden detour to Koh Kong to prevent leaks highlights the immense resistance faced in the fight against telecom scams.
RegionsPreah SihanoukMilitary police raid building in Chinatown
A large force of military police raided a building in Chinatown, prompting nearby residents and shopkeepers to be on high alert.
RegionsPreah SihanoukPhnom Penh prices keep rising, a bowl of noodles costs more again
Living on the streets of Phnom Penh has recently caused wallets to shrink even faster.
RegionsPreah SihanoukHun Manet's sudden detour to Koh Kong while inspecting scam compounds
Just before a raid on a scam compound in Dara Sakor, the Cambodian Prime Minister suddenly rerouted his trip, revealing deep political maneuvers.
RegionsMyanmarXiamen to Thailand flight leads to $40,000 ransom video just a day after landing
Falling into a trap set by an acquaintance upon arrival, a family faced devastating illnesses and military service issues, struggling to raise $40,000 for ransom.
RegionsPreah SihanoukChen Peng, how do you settle this bad debt in Sihanoukville?
From the war in Laojie to scam compounds in Myanmar, a trusted acquaintance lured a victim into a trap, swindling over $100,000 in cash and agency fees.
RegionsVietnamPhnom Penh hit-and-run crash leaves multiple motorbikes wrecked
Before the morning rush hour even ended, a chaotic collision at the intersection left motorcycle parts scattered all over the street.
RegionsVietnamThai King pilots flight to Vietnam with Queen as co-pilot
In an unexpected move, the elderly king personally piloted a large aircraft for an official state visit abroad.
RegionsPreah SihanoukJiangsu Secretary of Political and Legal Affairs visits Sihanoukville today
A meeting was held at the provincial police headquarters, leaving local residents to ponder what might be going on.
RegionsMyanmarYangon cracks down on online gambling dens, 36 arrested
Following a two-week military investigation from North Dagon to Ahlon Township, authorities seized dozens of computers and nearly 400 million in funds.
RegionsLaosBoten seizes truckload of e-cigarettes, arrests nine
Police in Boten, Laos, acting on a tip, seized over 30,000 smuggled e-cigarettes at a site and detained five Chinese nationals and four locals.
RegionsMyanmarFraud boss returns to scam compound as armed guards declare no law exists there
A Chinese cyber-scam boss on the Myanmar-Thai border reportedly returned to his compound after surgery, escorted by KNA gunmen and threatening beatings for failing targets.
RegionsPreah SihanoukThis group in Sihanoukville always has to look forward to some day
From looking forward to the Cambodian New Year and visa-free travel to anticipating the anti-fraud conference at the end of the year, the days just passed by one by one.
RegionsLaosMan filmed slamming artillery shell onto street in Vientiane's Xike village
In Vientiane, Laos, a local man terrified pedestrians by smashing an unexploded bomb on a public street.
RegionsPreah SihanoukChinese Man Seriously Injured After Falling From Building in Sihanoukville
Authorities are investigating after a person fell from a building in Sihanoukville's Sangkat 4 on September 15. The exact circumstances remain unclear.
RegionsMyanmarYangon Airport Scrutinizes PV Passports, Making Foreign Travel a Hurdle for Youth
Since the conscription law took effect, young people leaving Yangon Airport face increasingly strict questioning, with some paying two million kyat for VIP access to ensure safe departure.
RegionsVietnamVietnamese police bust massive 100-billion-yuan telecom fraud ring using social engineering
Quang Ninh police and cybersecurity authorities have cracked a transnational telecom scam involving over 100 billion Vietnamese dong.
RegionsMyanmarScam Compounds South of Myawaddy Reportedly Relocate to DKBA Territory
As war erupts, people, equipment, and local small businesses are forced to relocate deep into the mountains and along riverbanks.
RegionsVietnamDrak Lak gold shop robbed, foreign gang caught in under an hour
Police intercepted a gold bracelet thief on a national highway shortly after the suspect made off with the loot.
RegionsVietnamFBI-wanted US fraud suspect arrested in Vietnam
An American woman who orchestrated a genetic testing insurance fraud scheme cut off her ankle monitor and fled to Vietnam on a private jet, but was ultimately captured.
RegionsThailandWho played by the rules: Thailand, Cambodia and international law
Over casual chat at a Phnom Penh tea stall, locals discuss the recent war of words between Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers in Singapore, recalling past border clashes and the realities of daily life.
RegionsSiem ReapSiem Reap holds World Ozone Day events
Cambodia celebrated World Ozone Day in Siem Reap with lively festivities, reminding the public to protect the Earth.
RegionsThailandTourist robbed in Pattaya streets raises safety concerns in Thailand
Walking the streets of Thailand late at night has become so risky that even smartphones are targets, leaving tourists not only robbed but injured.
RegionsVietnamSuihe gold shop incident: Four foreigners pinned down right after getting in car
Police in Phu Yen's Song Cau promptly arrested a suspect trying to flee after a gold shop robbery, apprehending them before they could drive away.
RegionsLaosDetainees from Xinshenglai and Jinshuiwan are now eating sticky rice at the security bureau
Two consecutive major operations in the special district a few days ago led to a wave of arrests, packing the local public security bureau with detainees.
RegionsMyanmarJohor deports 88 foreigners, including one Chinese citizen
In the second week of September, the Pekan Nanas Immigration Detention Centre in Malaysia repatriated 88 foreign nationals who had completed their prison sentences.
RegionsKoh KongKep Province builds its first canned fish factory using local fish and Kampot spices
Cambodia’s first locally owned sardine cannery, with an investment of $6.6 million, has opened in Kep Province using exclusively local ingredients.
RegionsLaosHaikai from Guizhou disappears after borrowing travel money, rumors spark in town he went to Laos
A man who sent 4,500 USDT to help a close "brother" in need was abruptly ghosted, with rumors suggesting his friend is now in volatile Laos.
RegionsLaosPhnom Penh telecom fraud crackdown nets over 1,000 suspects, landlords also arrested
A massive August crackdown led to over a thousand arrests and hit Tibetan landlords hard with severe financial penalties.
RegionsPreah SihanoukWhat happens next after Sihanoukville becomes a ghost town?
Joint actions against telecom fraud have punctured the false prosperity previously sustained by illicit gray-market funds.
RegionsPreah SihanoukDolphin Bay Casino in Sihanoukville's "Hi Room" Exposed
A hidden drug den was discovered in a casino, sparking widespread discussion.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville's crackdown on telecom fraud sweeps up frozen food store clerk
Intense police raids on illicit dens are causing anxiety, as sweeping arrests are netting even legitimate workers with valid work permits.
RegionsPreah SihanoukCrowds Surge in O2 Area of Sihanoukville as Everyone Moves In
Recently, many people in the O2 area of Sihanoukville have started packing their bags, indicating a clear trend of evacuation.
RegionsThailandCambodia and Thailand Begin Maritime Dispute Negotiations in Singapore
Representatives from Cambodia and Thailand have gathered in Singapore for a three-day meeting to discuss maritime boundary issues.
RegionsMyanmarWa State opens registration channel for Chinese citizens returning home.
The Wa State Judicial Committee has resumed registration for Chinese nationals returning home, with a significant number of applicants.
RegionsPreah SihanoukWest Port Hotel Misidentification Incident Sparks Attention
Increased police crackdowns have sparked discussions over incidents of wrongful arrests.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville Seih屯 Bay casino basement alleged to have 4 drug dens
Police are investigating a Sihanoukville casino in Cambodia after four large rooms dedicated to drug use were discovered in its basement.
RegionsMyanmarFresh out of jail and back to work, Thai veteran driver crashes while carrying illegal migrants
Just after dawn in Chachoengsao, police intercepted a pickup truck, sending a recently released driver right back behind bars.
RegionsThailandDirector of Demining Center says nearly 400 compatriots exposed to toxic gas in past Thai military
The head of a mine action center recalled that chemical weapons from past conflicts continue to cause suffering for people today.
RegionsLaosLaos Hands Over Over 100 Chinese Nationals Suspected of Illegal Activities
Over 100 Chinese nationals involved in criminal cases were transferred back from the Mohan port, mostly for violating immigration and visa regulations.
RegionsMyanmarWa State repatriates thirty illegal border crossers to China
Thirty Chinese nationals who illegally entered Myanmar's Wa State have been repatriated to China through a border port over the past few days.
RegionsThailandFreed then immediately recruited: Pickup truck at Thai-Cambodian border intercepted right after
A recently released smuggler returning to his old trade was busted in Chachoengsao while driving several mud-covered illegal migrants to Bangkok.
RegionsVietnamHanoi rolls out new policies to attract major investors and high-tech firms
Hanoi has introduced a new set of regulations aimed at attracting major corporations with core technologies and capital, focusing on long-term development.
RegionsMyanmarPost-Operation 1027, Myanmar's Northern Telecom Fraud Spreads to 17 Shan State Townships
A research report reveals that telecom fraud syndicates from Kokang and Wa have relocated and continue to gather in southern and eastern Shan State to amass wealth through illicit activities.
RegionsMyanmarMidnight blasts rock Thai-Myanmar border, reducing two cars to scrap metal
Two late-night car bombings rocked the Thai-Myanmar border, causing no injuries as local authorities scramble to hunt down the culprits and investigate.
RegionsVietnamOver 1,000 deportations in ten days: Immigration agency acts fast this time
Over the past ten days, Cambodia's General Department of Immigration deported over 1,000 foreign nationals involved in cyber scams and illegal border crossings.
RegionsMyanmarKL Pudu Raid: 2,500 Checked, Over 400 Detained
Malaysia's Immigration Department has launched a crackdown in the Pudu Raya area following public complaints over undocumented migrants, illegal businesses, and partitioned rooms.
RegionsMyanmarLured to Myanmar by high-paying job offers, job seeker beaten up upon arrival
Promised a lucrative job abroad, unsuspecting victims instead woke up to a living nightmare—a harsh reminder to be vigilant when job hunting.
RegionsVietnamFemale ringleader gets 14 years in prison for luring compatriots to Cambodia for telecom fraud
A Khanh Hoa court has sentenced members of a cross-border human trafficking ring that lured victims with fake job offers to run an ETH scam.
RegionsVietnamPhnom Penh deports over 80 Vietnamese nationals, mostly linked to telecom fraud and drug use
Cambodian immigration authorities have repatriated dozens of Vietnamese nationals through a border checkpoint due to suspected criminal offenses.
RegionsPreah SihanoukFifty lives lost on the roads in the first ten days of early September
In just the first ten days of September, traffic accidents across China claimed 50 lives, marking a slight decrease from the previous month.
RegionsPreah SihanoukAfter Telecom Fraud Departs: How Are Rents and Business in Sihanoukville and Poipet?
As Cambodia's once-booming grey industry fades, these regions are experiencing economic growing pains and will take time to transition to legitimate businesses.
RegionsLaosVientiane deports 98 Chinese nationals involved in online gambling and telecom fraud
Vientiane airport deported nearly 100 individuals linked to cybercrime, seizing around 100 mobile phones and computers in the operation.
RegionsLaosFrom Myanmar to Cambodia to Laos, Laoyan from Liping, Guizhou is Still Operating Telecom Fraud
Betrayed by a fellow townsman who lured them abroad with false promises of wealth, maimed and abandoned workers are striking back at their abusive bosses.
RegionsPreah SihanoukBegging in Sihanoukville, but found to still be in China
Online panhandling tactics are growing increasingly deceptive, with beggars claiming starvation but immediately exposing their lies—and revealing they are actually in China—when offered free meals in Sihanoukville.
RegionsSiem Reap美国官员跑暹粒看排雷，说是要让Cambodia 更安全
The US Ambassador visited Siem Reap to observe demining operations and new equipment.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSurprise Inspection Near Dolphins Leaves Tenants in a Rush to Clean Up
The gendarmerie and immigration bureau conducted a joint operation, with property landlords notifying tenants in advance.
RegionsPreah SihanoukPhnom Penh's Gold Tower 42 is stalled again
As the old building gets a new owner, local residents gather around with iced coffees to watch the excitement unfold.
RegionsThailandCambodia Files International Complaint Over Thai Military Chemical Use Affecting Nearly 400
The conflict across the border has now reached the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, leaving people on the street eagerly awaiting an explanation.
RegionsVietnamVietnamese wire and steel pipe brand gains UL certification to enter Cambodia
A new batch of electrical conduit manufactured in Vietnam has obtained American standard certification, providing a fresh option for construction sites.
RegionsLaosChittagong Arrests Another Batch of Foreign Fraud Suspects
Police have arrested 63 foreign nationals on suspicion of involvement in various fraud activities.
RegionsLaosPhnom Penh GBC: Beating Reported Over a Man
Worrying news is rapidly circulating from GBC in Phnom Penh, sparking concern among people.
RegionsMyanmarTaiwanese Drug Criminal Flees to Georgia, Poses as Charity Investor in Batumi
As Southeast Asian authorities crack down on telecom fraud, cybercrime bosses are relocating to the South Caucasus, with wanted Taiwanese fugitive Hsu Ming-chin now welcomed as an honored guest in Batumi.
RegionsMyanmarMyawaddy hit by early morning serial blasts, destroying traffic police post and vehicles
Three locations in Myanmar's Myawaddy township near the Thai border were hit by consecutive explosions this morning, though no casualties have been reported so far.
RegionsLaos63 Foreigners Arrested in Chittagong Building Without Passports, Seized Phones and Computers Pile Up
Bangladeshi police raided an 8-story residential building fully equipped for telecommunications fraud, detaining nationals from Laos, Pakistan, China, and other countries.
RegionsMyanmarMyawaddy hit by early morning serial bombings, targeting traffic police post and two vehicles
Tension flared again on the Thailand-Myanmar border as three muffled explosions were heard early in the morning, though no injuries were reported.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville's dramatic shift: rents halved, restaurants empty, can legitimate investment revive
Sihanoukville is undergoing painful restructuring after the fading of online scams, as the scam-park-fueled consumption bubble bursts, streets empty, rents plummet, and locals struggle or pivot to survive.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville locals sigh: Life is harder now than during the pandemic
With foreign capital leaving and streets growing quiet, local residents who depend on rent and tourists are facing mounting financial hardship.
RegionsVietnamVietnam reports nearly 10,000 new HIV cases last year, with Ho Chi Minh City accounting for nearly
Data recently released by the Ministry of Health revealed that the disease has a much deeper foothold in southern regions than previously realized.
RegionsVietnamSvay Rieng: Two Vietnamese men busted for illegal lottery, sent home
听说斯瓦隆市，有两个Vietnam 小伙子偷偷摸摸卖彩票，结果被警察逮个正着，直接遣送回Vietnam 了。
RegionsLaosPoipet Again Cracks Down on Online Fraud, Arrests 50 Foreigners
波贝那边最近查网诈查得紧，副省长都亲自带队了。五十个老外被盘问，三十七个没证件，这事儿在当地都传开了。
RegionsKoh KongCement truck rolls over on Highway 48 in Koh Kong, driver narrowly escapes alive
A speeding and overloaded cement mixer truck crashed into a highway median barrier and overturned on a downhill stretch of a national highway.
RegionsBattambangTwo children injured by unexploded ordnance in Battambang
Two children in Cambodia's Battambang province were severely injured after placing an unexploded ordnance on a stove to play with it.
RegionsPreah SihanoukCambodia's Gendarmerie Surrounds Guihe Hotel in Phnom Penh
A sudden emergency has occurred on the street, and nearby residents are urged to stay vigilant.
RegionsThailandBank of Thailand targets USDT as hundreds of billons of Baht flow in from abroad
Street-level Thai baht exchanges are now under tight scrutiny by financial authorities, with cash, gold shops, and USDT all on the target list.
RegionsPreah SihanoukPhnom Penh implements Halal certification for steaks
Cambodia has begun issuing halal food certifications, requiring local food and beverage businesses to follow new operational procedures.
RegionsVietnamHo Chi Minh City: 30% of national new HIV cases, a serious concern
Last year, Ho Chi Minh City reportedly accounted for most new HIV/AIDS cases in Vietnam, a widely known fact.
RegionsThailandHong Kong man falls to death at Thailand hotel after claiming massage extortion
A 28-year-old Hong Kong man died after falling from a hotel in Nonthaburi, Thailand, in the early hours of September 11, with local police investigating the cause.
RegionsLaosFuxiangyuan Hotel Raided, Scene Crowded with People
The Public Security Bureau and police conducted a joint operation, resulting in a tense situation on-site.
RegionsLaosGolden Triangle's gray market space shrinks.
Vietnamese nationals have been frequently investigated in special economic zones and Laos in recent days, as the local "gray industry" environment becomes increasingly tense.
RegionsLaosPhnom Penh prices keep rising, street tea stalls lament hard life
Days go by, yet the money in our pockets stretches less and less.
RegionsLaosPoipet raids again, no online fraudsters caught
Banteay Meanchey officials conducted another major inspection in Poipet, checking 50 foreigners for online scam involvement, but found no evidence.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville Bigshot Yang Kun Loses His Luster
That big-shot who ran casinos and scam compounds, paying off millions in bribes every month, has skipped town to Hong Kong.
RegionsLaosAnother batch of 145 crime suspects has been sent back from Laos' Bokeo province, with the handover
This time, the telecom fraud suspects and illegal cross-border travelers were handed over at the Boten checkpoint through a joint operation by Chinese and Lao police.
RegionsKoh KongA cement truck overturned on National Road 48 after crashing through the central median, injuring
A heavy truck loaded to the brim with cement lost control on a downhill slope, leaving the driver to bail out and run away while the road was left in a total mess.
RegionsVietnamHai Phong police have arrested a Chinese fugitive wanted for suspected smuggling.
Late on the night of September 10, police in Le Chan ward, Hai Phong, teaming up with the immigration bureau, moved in and nabbed a Chinese national.
RegionsMyanmarCambodia and Myanmar signed four cooperation agreements last night covering areas ranging from tax
Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Senior General Min Aung Lai in Phnom Penh, where the two leaders laid out new plans for cooperation in trade, economy, and culture.
RegionsPreah SihanoukMilitary police raided a seaside villa, sending suspects scrambling over balconies in a panic to
The upscale seaside villa neighborhood in Sihanoukville is usually dead quiet, but this time the National Gendarmerie showed up at the door, making quite a stir.
RegionsPreah SihanoukPhnom Penh drug runner busted—and this time, it’s a 20-year-old
A man was busted right on the street after traffic police found his motorcycle seat stuffed to the brim with meth.
RegionsThailandThai police have shut down the "premsuk365" online gambling network, arresting three suspects and
Following up on earlier leads, police raided the underground online gambling den, seizing both the suspects and the cash.
RegionsLaosCaiyun zhi Nan Special Zone Raided: Fleets of Vans Block Gates to Haul Away Equipment
Another compound here in Phnom Penh is making moves again—neighbors say a whole convoy of a dozen passenger vans just rolled in.
RegionsMyanmarPrime Minister Hun Manet met with Senior General Min Aung Lai in Naypyidaw last night, with the two
The leaders of Cambodia and Myanmar held bilateral talks last night, covering tax, investment, and media cooperation.
RegionsSiem ReapSiem Reap is getting a brand-new road that will run straight to the new international airport,
Getting from downtown to the airport will be much faster, and it'll make it way more convenient for tourists heading into the city.
RegionsThailandCambodia demands answers from Thailand over armed soldiers at Ta Moan Thom temple
The fallout over Preah Vihear is far from settled, with Phnom Penh officials now rolling out a fresh batch of photos to challenge Bangkok over double standards in troop deployments around the disputed border ruins.
RegionsPreah SihanoukPhnom Penh police have arrested a Cambodian woman for allegedly selling mobile SIM cards and bank
Phnom Penh police have arrested a woman for her role in an online romance scam after she sold her phone number and bank account to cyber criminals to help them launder dirty money.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville drug bust ends in a shootout; all eight suspects arrested.
An anti-drug raid in Sihanoukville turned violent when police exchanged gunfire with suspects inside a house, ending with eight people arrested and taken to the station.
RegionsVietnamBavet Crackdown: 10 Foreigners Arrested in Online Gambling Raid
Police raided an apartment complex in Bavet and took away 10 foreigners suspected of running online scam operations.
RegionsBattambangSchool Principal Charged with Child Sexual Abuse
A school principal in Battambang province has been arrested and charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 15, sparking widespread concern.
RegionsVietnamTangerang just busted another online gambling ring, nabbing seven foreigners, including two Chinese.
Over in Tangerang, Indonesia, the immigration authorities recently busted another international online gambling den.
RegionsMyanmarHun Sen hosted a state banquet for Min Aung Hlaing, wishing for enduring Cambodia-Myanmar
Over in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Sen hosted a dinner for Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing. They talked about bilateral ties and agreed to boost cooperation.
RegionsMyanmarSoutheast Asian countries are joining forces to tackle cross-border telecom fraud.
Authorities are stepping up their anti-scam crackdowns—stay alert and keep safe out there, everyone.
RegionsMyanmarHeard the news? Apparently, 46 countries are now all cracking down on these scam operations.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about the big anti-scam crackdown happening across Southeast Asia.
RegionsThailandAnother sweep at the Thai border has seen 32 Cambodian vendors detained.
In Sa Kaeo, Thailand, police have cracked down again, this time at the Rong Kluea market.
RegionsLaos特区风声紧，反诈大会后就开始查护照了
Word on the street is, there's a big crackdown coming in the Special Zone. Apparently, right after that anti-scam meeting wrapped up, they started checking passports. So, everyone, just be careful out there these days.
RegionsVietnamTangerang busts online gambling den, detains seven foreigners
Fake visa docs gave them away: cops raided an apartment and found a stash of phones and laptops, while the big boss was still calling the shots remotely via Telegram.
RegionsMyanmarMin Aung Hlaing is in Cambodia, and Hun Sen really rolled out the red carpet for him.
Myanmar's top general, Min Aung Hlaing, was in Cambodia for a two-day visit. Prime Minister Hun Sen personally welcomed him, rolling out a highest-level welcome ceremony.
RegionsMyanmarThe director of the special zone, Zhu Dazhi, has been accused of human trafficking.
Zhu Dazhi, known as "Gao Jin" outside the special zone, is facing serious allegations of luring people to Myanmar under false pretenses. The situation is quite concerning.
RegionsMyanmarMyanmar's top official is coming to Phnom Penh mid-September.
I hear General Min Aung Hlaing from Myanmar is coming to Cambodia sometime mid-next month. And already, things are starting to get pretty busy here in Phnom Penh.
RegionsVietnamVietnam's New Rules: Foreigners, Better Keep Your Accommodation and Documents In Order!
Heads up to anyone doing business or working in Vietnam! Starting September 15th, local authorities are really tightening things up.
RegionsMyanmarMyanmar's President has weighed in on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation, saying a peaceful
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing recently threw his support behind Cambodia's peaceful approach to its border dispute with Thailand, stating clearly that this is the right way forward.
RegionsPreah SihanoukHecho Police Station just wrapped up a meeting—everyone doing business should keep an eye out and
Heads up to all the shopkeepers and vendors nearby—the Immigration Department is holding a meeting today, so keep an eye out.
RegionsVietnamOver in Moc Bai, they've arrested a few more Vietnamese for online scams.
The word around the coffee shops in Phnom Penh is that there's been more trouble over in Poipet. This time, they busted some folks in a hotel and even turned up guns and drugs. What a mess, honestly.
RegionsMyanmarScam Gangs on the Move: Cyber-Fraud Syndicates Relocate to Malaysia to Keep the Con Going
With crackdowns tightening in Cambodia and Myanmar, hundreds of thousands of scammers are heading south and setting their sights on Malaysia.
RegionsMyanmar电诈团伙，现在都往马来西亚跑了？
It seems scam gangs are finding it tough going in Cambodia and Myanmar these days. So now, these cyber scam groups are all flocking to Malaysia, and it's really giving the local police a headache.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville police raided two shophouses on the same street, arresting seven Vietnamese men
Officers seized 74 mobile phones and 11 computers at the scene. Some of the suspects didn't even have passports, and the whole group has now been handed over to the provincial police department.
RegionsPreah SihanoukRussian Navy Training Ships Dock in Sihanoukville
The Russian naval training ship *Perekop* has arrived at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port for a two-day official visit to Cambodia.
RegionsMyanmarMyanmar’s leader visits Cambodia, greeted personally by Hun Sen
On September 11, Phnom Penh rolled out the red carpet to welcome a high-profile visitor with full official honors.
RegionsMyanmarThree Pagodas Pass Zones See Urgent Takeover Bids as Remote Ruifeng Inside Stories Leak
The scam syndicates operating out of Three Pagodas Pass in Myanmar—specifically the Yuan Cheng and Shui Feng compounds—are reportedly getting ready to pack up and relocate.
RegionsMyanmarMalaysia has just sent back 140 undocumented individuals, all at their own expense, and they've
Once their detention period ends, individuals from nine countries, including China, are taken straight to the airport and deported. They are also banned from re-entering.
RegionsVietnamVietnam Deports 10 Foreign Nationals in Crackdown on Illegal Activity
Police in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang have cracked down on a group of foreign nationals for illegal activities.
RegionsVietnamVietnam 最近查得严，几批老外被遣返了
Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang police have really been cracking down lately. Ten foreigners got deported from Vietnam for different reasons, with some involved in high-tech and others working in customer service.
RegionsMyanmarAnother online scam operation has been busted in Tachileik, with authorities arresting 56 people.
Myanmar security forces just moved in on the Wankao district, rounding up a whole bunch of people involved in telecom fraud and online gambling. They also seized computers and vehicles during the operation.
RegionsVietnamDa Nang Cracks Down on Foreigners Overstaying Visas
Authorities have inspected 781 accommodation venues, resulting in fines totaling nearly 6.9 billion Vietnamese dong.
RegionsPreah SihanoukAn online gambling company is reportedly pulling out, but its employees' passports have been seized.
In Cambodia, a gambling company is having a tough time and plans to pull out. The situation's a mess—employees' passports are being held, and they can't agree on compensation. It's all over the place.
RegionsVietnamAuthorities in Bavet City have uncovered a network scam operation.
执法部门在巴域市查处涉嫌网络诈骗的住宅，抓获多名外国人员。
RegionsMyanmarKNA is transporting scam operators to Kyaikto every day.
The Karen National Army has been routinely using local villagers' vehicles to ferry Chinese scam workers around, turning Kyaukket into the region's latest online fraud hotspot.
RegionsVietnamPhnom Penh is finally playing hardball. What goes around really does come around.
That's all anyone's talking about on the streets these days. Even the tough guys who used to act like they owned the place—they’ve all been locked up now.
RegionsVietnamChinese Man Stopped at Lao Cai Border with 355 Million VND
A 30-year-old Chinese man is facing criminal charges at the Lao Cai border gate in Vietnam after failing to declare cash he was carrying across the border.
RegionsThailandAbbot of Ancient Ayutthaya Temple Flees with 90 Million Baht as CCTV Exposes Sex Scandals on Altar
A famous royal temple in Thailand has been hit by a massive scandal after a 60-year-old abbot was caught embezzling huge sums of donation money and openly breaking monastic vows right on a table used for offering food
RegionsMyanmarThat scam compound in Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy—it's a real-life man-eater.
Deep inside the C7 compound in the Kyauk Htaw mountain area of Myawaddy, Myanmar, lies a notorious horror camp known as "Yuan Ye." Inside, phones are confiscated, beatings are a daily routine, and the abuse has even
RegionsPreah SihanoukRussian Navy training ships are heading back to Sihanoukville.
俄罗斯波罗的海舰队的“皮列科普”号训练舰要在Preah Sihanouk 港靠岸，这也是今年来访的第二艘俄罗斯军舰。
RegionsMyanmarTachilek authorities have arrested 56 people hiding out in the Wan Kaw ward.
Acting on a tip-off, Myanmar security forces raided a private residence and seized a large haul of computers and unlicensed motorcycles.
RegionsThailandBanteay Meanchey provincial police have arrested two suspects for trafficking cough syrup and
Two suspects have been busted right at the border while trying to smuggle a stash of Thai cough syrup across. To make matters worse, both of them tested positive for drugs and have already been sent to court.
RegionsLaosGolden Water Bay was surrounded by police early this morning.
Early this morning, a big bus pulled straight up to the compound gates and loaded up a whole vanload of people before hauling them off, while another vehicle was parked waiting at the back exit to move more people out
RegionsPreah SihanoukThe Great Wall Casino in Sihanoukville was surrounded by military police.
现场情况紧急，大巴车已到，抓捕行动正在进行中。
RegionsThailandThe Cambodia-Thailand Joint Technical Committee on maritime border disputes is set to meet in
The Permanent Court of Arbitration says Cambodia and Thailand will hold their first mediation session over their maritime dispute in Singapore from September 14 to 16, 2026.
RegionsPreah SihanoukThe Great Wall building is surrounded by the Military Police, with several buses parked out front.
Just passed by and saw the military police had Great Wall completely cordoned off, with a whole bunch of buses parked along the road. Looked like a pretty serious operation.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville’s Great Wall Casino is currently surrounded by military police, with tour buses
Breaking news from Sihanoukville: The Great Wall Casino has been completely surrounded by the Military Police, with several large buses brought right to the scene.
RegionsMyanmarTraining workshop on tackling emerging crimes kicks off as 20 Myanmar officials arrive in Yunnan
The Lancang-Mekong Law Enforcement Cooperation Center has rolled out a fresh training program tailored to tackle emerging types of crime.
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville: Flaming laptop thrown from 22nd floor draws heavy police response
Throwing objects from high-rise buildings has landed people in serious trouble, leading to police searching entire apartment blocks room by room and hauling suspects away for questioning.
RegionsPreah SihanoukMr. Tang, the biggest underground lottery kingpin in Sihanoukville, has been busted.
Preah Sihanouk police are really cracking down this time, arresting the top boss of an underground lottery ring and launching a follow-up sweep against illegal online cockfighting.
RegionsMyanmarThe Dark Side of Investment Schemes: The Wrongdoings of Dajin
In Myanmar, the Asia-Pacific region continues to face challenges, and the story of office director Da Jin highlights this ongoing struggle.
RegionsVietnamLang Son Busts Fake Courier Ring in 400 Million Dong Scam
These kids rented apartments and bought local SIM cards to run a three-step scam, and the ringleader used to pull the exact same hustle over in Cambodia.
RegionsMyanmarAt the Ding Sheng N1 compound, a manager from Northeast China known as "Dajin" has driven someone
From Phnom Penh to Shwe Kokko in Myanmar, the pig-butchering scams and financial cults have always chewed people up and spit them out.
RegionsVietnamVietnamese police in Hai Phong have caught two Chinese fugitives wanted for telecom fraud and
Haiphong police have made a double sweep over the past couple of days, nabbing two Chinese fugitives. That brings the total number of arrests to four in the third quarter alone.
RegionsVietnamPolice in Lạng Sơn have cracked a case involving scammers posing as delivery workers, arresting
A group of scammers posing as delivery workers managed to trick a lot of people, but the police have finally taken action.
RegionsVietnamFunding for the Techo Funan Canal is officially sorted, with China stepping up to invest more than
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol said in a recent interview that funding for the canal project is nearly secured, with substantial support coming through various channels from the Chinese side.
RegionsMyanmarTachileik’s Phoenix Hotel Exposed for Running Big Casino and Harboring Illegal Migrants
Chilling at a Phnom Penh tea stall, people are saying things are super tense over in Tachileik right now—yet strangely enough, some hotel casinos there are still running wide open, business as usual.
RegionsMyanmarSoutheast Asia's Migrant Workers: The High Stakes of Risk and Reward
Working in Southeast Asia comes with its own set of risks and rewards, and sometimes a bit of luck can make all the difference.
RegionsPreah SihanoukLooks like Sihanoukville is in for another sweep.
I heard that Sihanoukville is gearing up for another round of crackdowns. Even Star Property has sent out a notice about it. It feels like there’s never a dull moment around here.
RegionsMyanmarMeng Bo's Relocation Trouble: Broken Promises Leave Employees Disheartened
From Mengbo to Daqili, I’ve moved seven times, and all I feel is frustration.
RegionsThailandIn Pattaya, authorities have captured a Chinese fugitive who allegedly stole $4.7 million in
This young man named Zhang is truly impressive with his high-tech skills.
RegionsPreah SihanoukWest Port's Kaixuan International Responds to Salary Arrears Rumors
公司说没欠工资，工人们却有点担心。
RegionsMyanmarMandalay police have shut down an online gambling operation, arresting seven people in the process.
This operation was quite surprising; the police found a lot of items in a residential home.
RegionsMyanmarTrafficked Young Foreigners Sold into Scam Compounds in Kayin State
The BBC managed to reach two foreign men trapped near Myanmar's Myawaddy via Telegram, hearing firsthand about how they were lured in by high-paying job offers, sold to different syndicates, and beaten.
RegionsLaosVientiane police have busted an online fraud ring, arresting 43 Chinese nationals involved in the
Lao police have busted an online fraud operation in Vientiane, arresting several Chinese nationals involved.
RegionsPreah SihanoukPassport checks are happening at Mianyang Apartment today.
First thing in the morning, the landlord and everyone in the group chat were already going crazy, telling us all to dig out our documents and have them ready.
RegionsVietnamNineteen people have been prosecuted in the Hai Phong Hong Phong Clinic case, five of them Chinese
Local media said that the Hongfeng General Clinic in Hai Phong, Vietnam, has been accused of deliberately causing pain and panic during treatment to force patients to switch to expensive procedures.
RegionsLaosOnline reports say that someone was taken away in the Xinshengtai area, and the convoy then headed
A warning message has been spreading quickly over the past two days, saying that the people arrested over in Xinshengtai have probably already been taken away, and the convoy is still heading toward Huisai.
RegionsLaosA hotel KTV in Vientiane was raided, and 11 people were arrested on the spot.
A special task force of the Lao Ministry of Public Security raided the Hongrui Hotel KTV in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, dismantled a cybercrime gang, and arrested 11 criminal suspects at the scene.
RegionsLaosVientiane uncovers another cybercrime den; 43 people in a hotel were taken into custody
At the Yuzhou Smart Hotel in Nongweikang Village, Setani County, 468 mobile phones and dozens of laptop computers were found on site.
RegionsKoh KongKoh Kong authorities raided a rental house and took away 9 Chinese nationals suspected of online
On the morning of September 8, police from Koh Kong City in Koh Kong Province went to Sdong Veng County to conduct an administrative inspection.
RegionsThailand4,800 U.S. troops came to Pattaya for rest and recreation, spending about 100 million baht in 5
From September 2 to 6, about 4,800 U.S.
RegionsPreah SihanoukA consumer in Sihanoukville said he encountered confusion over how a therapist’s identity was
After spending 200 yuan on a service, the person was told upon entering that the technician was Vietnamese, but after interacting with them felt they were Cambodian.
RegionsPreah SihanoukAfter the crackdown in Sihanoukville, the high-paying jobs have dried up: the $1,000 jobs are gone,
As Cambodia continues its crackdown on telecom fraud, the “high-salary dream” in Sihanoukville, once propped up by compounds and casinos, has suddenly cooled off.
RegionsKoh KongQixinghai 大清查 has paused，换县里接着盯
国公省Qixinghai 那边的电诈清查这阵子先收工了，不过街上摩托车和巡逻的人还没撤完，听说换成县行政联合指挥部接手日常盯着。
RegionsVietnamVietnam’s Phu Tho Province busts a transnational online fraud ring: selling fake “winning lottery
Local police said the group hid out in Laos and remotely operated Facebook pages, using fake banking apps and forged transfer receipts to carry out the scam.
RegionsKoh KongQixinghai will first scale back its large-scale crackdown on telecom fraud, and later switch to
This round of the public administrative inspection operation in the Qixinghai area of Koh Kong Province has temporarily come to an end, and follow-up supervision and patrols will be handed over to the local county
RegionsPreah SihanoukPeople gathered outside Kaixuan: some say it is related to unpaid wages.
According to reports from the scene, because wages had not been paid, some locals surrounded Kaixuan. Whether military police will come to deal with it later still depends on further developments.
RegionsLaosVientiane’s “999 KTV” was raided, and 11 people involved were charged on the spot.
Local media said on September 7 that a special operations team of the Lao Ministry of Public Security recently busted a cybercrime den at the Rongxing Hotel KTV in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, also known to many
RegionsLaosVientiane raided 3 dens linked to online crimes, 50 people were taken into custody, and a large
The locations were in Sikhottabong District and Xaythany District. Three sites were raided in succession, involving people from China, Myanmar, Laos, and Hong Kong, China, and the case is still being pursued further.
RegionsVietnamPosing as “successful entrepreneurs” to scam Vietnamese women, this transnational gang has been
This group first operated in Cambodia, then moved to set up a base in Bokeo Province, Laos, using fake accounts, fake websites, and fake withdrawals to carry out the scam, illegally appropriating more than 44.5 billion
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville's been cracking down hard lately, so make sure you've got all your ID and papers on
Police checks around Sihanoukville are really tight these days, so anyone heading out should keep their eyes peeled.
RegionsMyanmarRuili is currently running checks on Myanmar nationals, and holders of the blue border resident
Ruili’s been cracking down hard lately, with police sweeping through the streets and rental apartments to check identity papers and residence registrations for anyone from Myanmar.
RegionsVietnamHCMC Drug Ring Verdict: 11 Sentenced to Death, 20 Get Life
A massive transnational drug smuggling case involving 227 defendants was finally handed down today, dredging up every last detail of the infamous toothpaste-tube drug concealment scheme from back in the day.
RegionsLaosVientiane’s Sanjiang Armani Hotel Property Dispute: “Watchdog” Uncle Yang Collects Sky-High Fees,
The property dispute at the Armani Hotel in Vientiane's Sanjiang area has blown up, leaving expats who rented office space at the golf course high and dry.
RegionsPreah SihanoukMilitary police are going door-to-door doing checks around the Jin Shui China Town area in
Watch out as you go past—don't walk right into the line of fire.
RegionsPreah SihanoukThere are still military police on patrol around the Nanhai area in Sihanoukville, so make sure you
Walking past the back of South China Sea Street, I saw several military police patrolling and checking people on the road.
RegionsMyanmar朋友Myanmar 失联，再联系已在妙瓦底青松园区
之前在Myanmar 工作的朋友突然失联，再收到消息时，他已经被灌酒后骗到了妙瓦底的青松园区。那边日子不好过，天天挨打受骂，还被威胁，让人心惊肉跳。
RegionsPreah SihanoukSihanoukville port cargo rises in the third quarter
Port officials said container volume is higher than in the same period last year.
RegionsMondulkiriMondulkiri national road reopens after repairs
Public works said rain-damaged stretches are fixed and heavy trucks may pass again.
