Illegal Fishing in Tonle Sap Lake, Battambang Province Decreases by Nearly Half in 10 Months
Illegal fishing activities in the Tonle Sap Lake area of Battambang Province have significantly decreased by 76 cases in the first 10 months of 2026, totaling 98 cases compared to 174 in the same period of 2025. This reduction is attributed to strengthened cooperation between fishery officials and military forces, along with active participation from local authorities.
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