Russian Arrested For Drugs In Siem Reap
Siem Reap: A Russian man was among 5 people arrested for drug offenses in Siem Reap. Pavel Mironov was detained alongside 4 others- including a Vietnamese woman- and is being…
Dolphin Found Dead In Stung Treng
Stung Treng: On April 22, 2021, river guards and the community of Preah Rumkel commune reported that a river dolphin weighing more than 100 kg was found floating in the…
This Week In Cambodian History: April 23-29
On April 23, 1959, American William Cattell Trimble presented his credentials to become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. He stayed in the role until June 8, 1962. On April 23, 1941…
‘Red Zone’ Set Up In Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville: The Sihanoukville Administration has decided to put Sangkat 4 under a ‘Red Zone’ to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The closure will initially be for 14 days. “Geographical location:…
446 New COVID Cases Reported, 130 Treated
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Health issued the daily press release on the morning of 22 April 2021, confirming the discovery of 446 new cases of COVID-19. 130 cases were treated and…
16 Indonesians Arrested In Kampong Speu
Kampong Speu: 18 people were arrested on April 21, 2021 at a guesthouse called Heng Mean Leap, located in Veang Chas Commune, Oudong District, Kampong Speu Province. Of the detained…
Virak Buntham To Launch Mobile Marts In Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh: Virak Buntham Company has been allowed by Phnom Penh Capital Hall to use 64 trucks to drive and sell food (like a Mart Market) throughout Phnom Penh, across…
127 Arrests For Lockdown Offences
Phnom Penh: The spokesman of the Phnom Penh Municipal Police, Mr. San Sok Seiha, said that as of the afternoon of April 21, 2021, the authorities have arrested 127 people…
7 Vietnamese Escaping Sihanoukville Caught In Kep
Kep: On the evening of April 21, 2021, joint forces at the checkpoint in Kep province on National Road 33 at the Kampot-Kep border arrested 7 Vietnamese nationals (5 females) and…
Boy Dies, Others Injured After Old Munitions Explode
Tbong Khmum: At least one person was killed and two others injured in a bomb blast after one of the three victims recovered a UXO buried in the ground. According…
Hapless Snatchers Smash Into Barricade, Injuring Officer
Phnom Penh: Two phone snatchers were arrested after driving a motorcycle into a police barricade, injuring a police officer, at 1:45 pm, on April 21, 2021, in Sangkat Psar Depot…
Cops Will Cane Lockdown Breakers
Phnom Penh: Colonel San Sok Seiha, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Commission, said this afternoon that from now on, the authorities will use ‘Hot Dharma’ (*will translate this as…
COVID Cases Fall To 303, Treated Rise To 239
Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Health issued the daily press release on the morning of 21 April 2021, confirming the discovery of 303 new cases of COVID-19. 239 cases were treated and…
Maps Of ‘Red Zones’ Released
Phnom Penh: On April 21, 2021, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration presented a map of the “Red Zone” locations which are in total lockdown to prevent COVID-19 spreading. The zones…
Drinkers In The Dock- 1 Year Prison & 1m Riel Fine
Takeo Province: Four youths who violated the authorities’ ban on drinking and dancing in Ang Reang village, Boeung Tranh Khang Cheung commune, Samrong district, were sentenced by the Takeo Provincial…
Frenchman Found Dead In Kampong Chhnang Hotel
Kampong Chhnang : A foreign man was found dead in a rented room in a guesthouse without anyone knowing the cause on April 20. The discovery was made in Prochumet Guesthouse, located…
