AKP Phnom Penh, December 30, 2025 --

Schools in Koh Kong province, as well as those in the districts of Samlot, Kamrieng, Sampov Loun, Phnom Proeuk, and Banon in Battambang province, have been authorised to reopen as of today.

According to announcements from the Provincial Departments of Education, Youth, and Sports of Koh Kong and Battambang, the resumption of classes was approved following an improvement in the security situation, made possible by the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand that came into effect at noon on Dec. 27.

It is worth recalling that more than 1,000 schools across seven provinces – Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Siem Reap, and Koh Kong – were forced to close due to indiscriminate attacks by Thai forces between Dec. 7 and 27, 2025.

These closures disrupted the education of more than 250,000 students and affected approximately 12,000 teachers.

Sre Ponlok Primary School in Samlot district, Battambang province, reopens this morning. (Photo: School's Facebook Page)

By C. Nika