AKP Phnom Penh, June 19, 2025 --

Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed the Royal Government of Cambodia’s warm welcome to all Cambodian nationals who wish to return to their homeland to avoid discrimination.

The Prime Minister made the statement in response to a request from Venerable Such, a Cambodian Buddhist monk, who expressed concern about being sent back to Thailand should he return to Cambodia.

“As the Head of the Royal Government and in my own name, I would like to warmly welcome Venerable Such at any time,” Samdech Thipadei stated on his official social media platform this evening.

He further emphasised that not only Venerable Such, but any Cambodian citizen—particularly monks or individuals—who face discrimination or insults due to their nationality or for defending Cambodia’s justice, dignity, and territorial integrity, are welcome to live in Cambodia.

“The Royal Government and people of Cambodia always welcome our fellow nationals,” he affirmed. “I assure you that there will be no discrimination or arrest of Cambodian nationals for the purpose of returning them to another country.”

By C. Nika