Former PM Prince Norodom Ranariddh Dies In Paris
Paris: Former Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh has died in France. He was 77. The second son of King Norodom Sihanouk, he led the FUNCINPEC political party to victory…
HE Norodom Ranariddh Celebrates 76th Birthday
Norodom Ranariddh celebrated his 76th birthday on January 2. He is the second son of Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia and a half-brother of the current king, Norodom Sihamoni. He was the First Prime Minister of…
This Week In Cambodian History- June 25-July 1
On June 25, 1952, the US Legation (opened in Phnom Penh on November 14, 1950 and initially operating from the Hotel Le Royal) was raised to Embassy status at which…
This Week In Cambodian History- June 11-17
On June 11, 1928, the French authority searched two adult schools of Kompong-Trach and Kampot looking for Kuomintang (Chinese nationalist) propaganda, after reports that several teachers had ‘recently arrived from…
This Week In Cambodian History: May 21-27
On May 22, 1970, Prime Minister Lon Nol declared martial law across the country. On May 22, 1993, Prince Norodom Sihanouk returned from Cambodia after 6 months in Beijing for…
This Week in Cambodian History: February 5-11
On February 5 1971, Lon Nol extended the State of Emergency across the country for an additional 6 weeks. On February 5, 2013, Norodom Sihanouk, the King Father was cremated…
This Week In Cambodian History: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
On 28 November, 2018, William A. “Bill” Heidt ends his role as US Ambassador. Problems in Washington leave the role vacant for over 9 months.. On November 29, 1961, the…
This Week In Cambodian History: July 2-8
On July 2, 1969, The United States and Cambodia reestablished diplomatic relations. On July 2, 1994, a coup attempt was made on the FUNCINPEC-CPP coalition government by several CPP members- headed by Prince…
No Alcohol Sales On December 8, Day Of Mourning
Phnom Penh: To pay tribute to the late Samdech Krom Preah Norodom Ranariddh, Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Group to the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, former First Prime…
This Week In Cambodian History: August 27-September 2
On August 27, 1959, Cambodian police arrested three armed Viet Minh agents Kampot province. They would later be linked to the ‘Dap Chhuon plot to assassinate Sihanouk. On August 27, 1987…
This Week In Cambodian History: August 6-12
On August 6, 1962, Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum formed a government as prime minister after parliamentary elections were held on June 10, 1962- the PSC won 77 out of 77…
Cambodian Prime Ministers VI- The Khmer Republic At War
*Continuing from PART I , PART II, PART III, PART IV, and PART V Hang Thun Hak 14 Oct 1972 – 16 May 1973: 214 days Hang Thun Hak was born on August 21, 1926…
This Week In Cambodian History: November 14-20
On November 14, 1950, the US Legation opens in Phnom Penh- preceding the opening of an embassy. Operations were initially conducted from the Hotel Le Royal until a Legation office…
Elephant & Dragon 11: The 1984-85 Dry Season Offensive
Around the Cambodian-Thai border areas between November 1979 and April 1989, there were over 50 direct attacks and battles on land, air and sea between Vietnamese and PRK troops, Cambodian…
Kampot Military History Part 4: UNTAC & Bandit Country
This is Part Four of the series. Read PART ONE, PART TWO, PART THREE The UN Arrives Following the Paris Peace Agreement, United Nations troops moved in quickly. The advance…
September 24th – Constitution Day
Today marks the 287th anniversary of the signing of the modern Cambodian Constitution, and is an official public holiday. (Photo: The late Prince, later King Sihanouk holds a copy of…
