International Children’s Day & UNICEF: Cambodia marked June 1 with First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony presiding over UNICEF Cambodia’s National Ambassador appointment and celebrations under “Together for Every Child: From Healing to Hope,” with officials stressing peace, safety, and education for children. Kantha Bopha fundraising: A charity run raised 106 million riel (about $26,500) for the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation, supporting child and maternal care as hospitals report heavy demand. Diplomatic merit recruitment: Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expanded merit-based selection for the diplomatic corps, with 1,248 candidates (including 611 women) taking exams focused on ethics and multilingual skills. Border tensions & culture sites: Cambodia protested Thai construction of Buddha statues and flagpoles in disputed border areas, urging adherence to border agreements as tensions linger. Scam crackdown in Phnom Penh: Authorities inspected 81 suspected online scam locations and checked 700+ foreign residents, transferring 24 for lacking valid documents and fining violators. Mother Nature activists appeal delayed: Rights groups urged Hun Manet to intervene after Cambodia’s Appeal Court postponed the hearing for five jailed environmental defenders, now facing indefinite delay. Rural tourism push: Tourism and Rural Development ministries signed an MoU to grow community-based rural tourism while protecting cultural and environmental assets. Education dispute: Kambol district is reviewing a complaint that a private school disturbed residents, sparking online backlash and a ministry review.