(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered relevant authorities to investigate reports by Thai media alleging that a network has been illegally smuggling fuel from Thailand into Cambodia for domestic distribution.

In a message posted on his social media on Friday (Apr. 3), Samdach Thipadei instructed Keo Rottanak, Minister of Energy, Sar Thet, National Police Commissioner, and Kun Nhim, Director General of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, to conduct a comprehensive investigation into this matter.

“Should the investigation substantiate these claims, authorities must identify all individuals involved and take the most stringent legal action available. I recommend that authorities revoke the licenses of any implicated oil companies,” he added.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also warned that any civil servants or military personnel implicated must resign and will be permanently barred from government service, regardless of rank.

It should be noted that Cambodia has suspended all fuel and gas imports from Thailand since June 2025. Current alternative supplies are sufficient to meet national demand, making such imports unnecessary.
=FRESH NEWS