UPDATE: Huge Fire In Sen Sok
Phnom Penh: A fire broke out at around 5 pm on January 11, 2020 near Samrongpagoda in Kokkhnang commune, Sen Sok district, Phnom Penh. As of 6:08 pm, the fire was…
Canadian Dies In Koh Rong Bungalow
Preah Sihanouk province – An elderly foreign man was found dead in a on the morning of January 11, 2020, in a bungalow on Koh Rong. The man was name as…
Jailed NGO Foreigner’s Wife Appeals For His Release
Phnom Penh: A South Korean-Australian named Kim Deborah came to Pheng Vannak to help her Autralian husband called Chan Martin King Wai, who had been arrested and imprisoned by Kandal…
Foreigners Injured In Kampot Bus Crash
Kampot: A bus crashed on January 11, 2020, between km 142-1443 in Prey Kabb village, Prey Khbum commune, Teuk Chhou district, Kampot province. The bus was carrying 33 passengers, 6 Cambodians…
70 Years Of US-Cambodia Relations In 100 Dates
The United States of America and Cambodia have had a complicated history during the years before and after independence. From goodwill and development to war and destruction and later aid…
Unseasonable Rain, Flooding In SHV
Sihanoukville: On the morning of January 11, 2020, in Village 03, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville, a heavy rain shower caused flooding in the village, and damage to some people’s houses erected next…
Construction Law Must Be Enforced
PHNOM PENH, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Cambodia issued a directive on Friday to enforce its construction law after a six-story building collapsed last week, leaving 36 people dead and 23…
Drunk Lexus Driver Takes Out 2 Tuk Tuks And Prius
Phnom Penh: A drunk driver hit a Prius and two tuk tuks, causing serious damage. Fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred at 5:15 am on January 10, 2020…
Vietnamese Women Held In Pailin Sex Trafficking Case
Pailin: A mixed police force of the Pailin Provincial Police Commissioner at 1 am on 10 January, 2020, cracked down on human trafficking site and detained 6 people. A house…
14 Cock Wager Enthusiasts Released After Questioning
Battambang: On the afternoon of January 10, 2020, at 2:20 pm, 14 people were detained in Boeung Pring Commune, Thmor Kol District, Battambang Province. The men were betting on cockfights. After…
Chinese New Year Traditions
Phnom Penh: Around Wat Phnom people with Chinese ancestors have been gathering to welcome the spirits for the upcoming new year. Chinese custom dictates that putting raw pork onto a…
Man Burns Down House After 5000 Riel Argument
Svay Rieng: Authorities detained a man for burning down a 5m × 6m house at 10:40 pm on January 8, 2020, in Boeung Meng village, Lea commune, Romeas Hek district, Svay…
Remains Of Viet Volunteer Soldiers Repatriated
Kompong Thom: The remains of 10 volunteer soldiers of Vietnam were repatriated on the afternoon of January 9, 2020. Groups from Cambodia and Vietnam are still searching for more members…
Hostage Situation Exercise Held At Airport
Phnom Penh- On Friday January 10, 2020, a training exercise was held at the Air Force Base in Phnom Penh International Airport. At the press conference on the exercise, HE…
Sihanoukville Construction Site Suspended
Sihanoukville: A Chinese building under construction in Village 2, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville (a former health center) has been ordered to suspend work. Three residents near the building complained that their…
Monkeys And Ducks Rescued In Kampong Thom
Kampong Thom: Kampong Thom Provincial Authorities rescued nearly 1,000 wild animals in Srayov, Kompong Thom Town on 9 January 2020. According to authorities, wildlife rangers had opened an investigation long…
