AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 --

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has ordered all film distributors and cinema owners across the Kingdom to suspend the import and screening of Thai films, effective from 12:00 p.m. today.

“The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts hereby informs all film distributors and cinema owners that, effective 12:00 p.m. on June 13, 2025, the import and screening of all Thai films in cinemas and other venues across the Kingdom of Cambodia must be immediately suspended,” the ministry stated in an official announcement released this morning.

The ministry also urged all stakeholders to strictly comply with the directive and to cooperate with a high sense of responsibility.

This measure follows the Ministry of Information’s announcement last night ordering the suspension of Thai film broadcasts on all television channels in Cambodia.

The moves come in response to threats made by Thai extremist groups to cut off electricity and internet services to Cambodia.

By Heng Panha