Battambang is a province in northwestern Cambodia, bordering Thailand and functioning as a major subnational administrative area with a strong agricultural base and cross-border economic relevance. This page provides a consolidated overview of Battambang alongside aggregated government policy, regulation, governance, infrastructure, and development updates related to provincial institutions and implementation activity.

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March 26, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews 88% Progress of Ta Si Samaki Irrigation Infrastructure Project in Battambang

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology reported that the Ta Si Samaki agricultural community irrigation infrastructure project in Ta Meun Commune, Thma Koul District, Battambang Province had reached about 88% completion. The World Bank-funded project under the Cambodia Agricultural Diversification Project includes reservoir works, irrigation piping, wells, solar-powered pumps, and pumping stations.

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March 23, 2026

Joint Press Release Reports Biodiversity Survey Findings in Cambodia’s Karst Caves

The Ministry of Environment and Fauna & Flora-Cambodia Programme released survey findings on karst ecosystems in Battambang Province, documenting newly identified species and the presence of globally threatened wildlife across more than 60 caves. The press release highlights the ecological significance of limestone hills and caves and identifies quarrying, unmanaged tourism, wildfire, illegal logging, and wildlife hunting as threats.

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March 23, 2026

Joint Press Release Publishes Biodiversity Study on Cambodia’s Limestone Karst Areas

A joint press release involving the Ministry of Environment announced the publication of a biodiversity study of limestone karst areas in Battambang province, based on surveys of more than 60 caves across 10 karst locations. The report documented newly identified and rare species and recorded the presence of globally threatened wildlife in these habitats.

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March 20, 2026

MOWRAM and MEF Review 2026 Pricing Proposals for 17 Irrigation Maintenance Projects

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology led an inter-ministerial meeting with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to review pricing proposals for the 2026 annual and periodic maintenance of 17 irrigation system projects. The projects cover 12 target provinces, with the discussion focused on technical standards, realistic cost estimates, quality, and sustainability of the works.

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