Cambodian runner Bou Samnang finished last in a long-distance race at the SEA Games but became a sporting inspiration for her perseverance. She has been honoured by other athletes and the country’s king, and received a US$10,000 reward from Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and First Lady Bun Rany.

Don Pramudwinai, Thailand's deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, confirmed that Cambodia will not send a representative to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit in Bangkok this week.