Mr Ricketson has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in Phnom Penh more than a year ago, waiting for a judge to conduct a preliminary investigation.
Judge Pich Vichearthor could have dropped the charges but has decided to go ahead with a trial.
Mr Ricketson told the ABC he expects to receive a translated explanation today of why the case is going ahead.
Read the full story: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-12/james-ricketson-trial-date-set-for-friday-in-cambodia/9861386
