2026 in Cambodia
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Events in the year 2026 in Cambodia.
Incumbents
Events
January
- 6 January –
- Two soldiers are injured in the explosion of a garbage pile in Preah Vihear province.[1]
- Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Group, is arrested and subsequently extradited to China to face charges of cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking.[2]
- 8 January – The National Bank orders the liquidation of Prince Bank and suspends its operations after founder Chen Zhi was indicted by the United States for large-scale fraud.[3]
February
- 22 February – The Royal Thai Navy seizes a Cambodian fishing vessel along the maritime boundary between the two countries.[4]
- 25 February – Opposition politician Sun Chanthy, who had been imprisoned since 2024 on charges of inciting social disorder, is released after receiving a royal pardon.[5]
- 27 February – Seventy-four artefacts looted from Cambodia by British art collector and dealer Douglas Latchford are formally repatriated at the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh.[6]
March
- 4 March – Taiwanese prosecutors indict 62 people, including Chen Zhi, for their alleged links to the Prince Group, a multinational criminal network that operates scam centers in Cambodia. They also charge 13 companies with offences related to the criminal organization and money laundering.[7]
May
- 5 May – Thailand revokes a 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia aimed at resolving maritime border disputes.[8]
- 23 May –
- A revised conscription bill is signed into law, mandating compulsory two-year military service for males aged between 18 and 25 years.[9]
- A cargo truck and a truck carrying factory workers collide in Kampong Chhnang province, killing nine people and injuring 44 others.[9]
- A bus overturns in Svay Rieng province, killing five people and injuring 35 others.[9]
- 25 May – Opposition leader Kem Sokha is granted a pardon following his conviction and 27-year sentence for treason.[10]
- 27 May – Six Chinese nationals are sentenced to life imprisonment by the Kampot Provincial Court for the 2025 murder of South Korean national Park Min-ho, who was lured to work in a scam centre in Cambodia.[11]
June
July
- 24 July – The United States imposes a 10% tariff on Cambodia, citing the presence of alleged forced labour in the supply chain.[13]
Holidays
Source:[14]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 7 January – Genocide Victory Day
- 8 March – International Women's Day
- 14–16 April – Cambodian New Year
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 11 May – Visakh Bochea
- 14 May – King Sihamoni's Birthday
- 15 May – Royal Ploughing Ceremony
- 18 June – Queen Mother's Birthday
- 21–23 September – Pchum Ben
- 24 September – Constitution Day
- 15 October – Commemoration Day of the King's Father
- 29 October – King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day
- 4–6 November – Royal Water Festival
- 9 November – Independence Day
- 29 December – Cambodia Peace Day
Deaths
- 14 August – Bou Meng, 85, Cambodian genocide survivor[15]
References
- ↑ "Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking cease-fire, Cambodia claims an accident". Le Monde. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ Fraser, Simon (8 January 2026). "Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest". BBC. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ "China confirms extradition of accused scam boss from Cambodia". AFP via France24. 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ↑ "Navy confirms Cambodian fishing boat seized in Thai waters". The Nation. 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Cambodian opposition politician convicted of inciting social disorder gets early prison release". AP News. 2026-02-26. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer". AP News. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ "Taiwan indicts 62 linked to alleged scam center in Cambodia". dw.com. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ "Thailand scraps 2001 maritime territory deal with Cambodia after years of deadlock". AP News. 2026-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- 1 2 3 "Cambodia's new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand". AP News. 2026-05-26. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha receives royal pardon for treason sentence". AP News. 2026-05-25. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Cambodia sentences 6 Chinese nationals to life in prison over scam-linked killing of Korean student". AP News. 2026-05-28. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand". AP News. 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Race, Michael; Velasquez, Francisco; Crew, Jemma; Chia, Osmond (24 July 2026). "US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs". BBC News. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Cambodia Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ↑ "Bou Meng, survivor of Duch's notorious Tuol Sleng Prison, passes away at 85". Phnom Penh Post. 14 August 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.