“Battered” Mistress Withdraws Complaint
Phnom Penh: On July 10, 2012, the Facebook page of Thai Sreyneang issued an apology to the public, as well as police, for posting images of mistreatment from her lover…
UPDATE: Police Presence on Shooting Anniversary
Phnom Penh: Police and UN representatives are currently standing watch after former friends and students of murdered activist Dr Kem Ley announced they will mark the third anniversary of his…
The Man With The Rusty Revolver
Oddar Meanchey: On July 9, 2019, at 12:37, information was recieved that an unidentified man had been carrying a pistol. Shortly after receiving information, police questioned Houn Sokha, a 41-year-old…
Fertilizer Bomb Explosion in Pailin
Pailin: An explosion happened at 19:30 on July 9, 2019, in Pailin city. Four people were injured after a man mixed chemical fertilizers together in what appears to have been…
Train Hits Drunk Chinese in Lexus
Phnom Penh: A man and 2 women in a Lexus had a lucky escape when driving across a railway crossing at 12:10 pm on July 10 , 2019, on Hanoi…
Chinese Cash Smugglers Bring $900k Into PPIA
Phnom Penh: On the evening of July 9, 2019, the police force of th Customs and Immigration officers of Phnom Penh International Airport arrested three Chinese men after discovering $…
Schools To Stop Unhealthy Food Sales
According to a notice issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, all Cambodian schools must stop selling on campus. The ban includes energy drinks, soft drinks such as…
Timber Oknha Soueng Sam Ol Arrested in Modulkiri
Mondulkiri: According to a senior military source, on 9 July 2019, four people, including timber tycoon Oknha Soeung Sam Ol, were arrested and 40 trucks used to transport wood siezed…
Chinese Become Cambodian
Phnom Penh: 11 foreigners, including Chinese nationals (*source headline suggests all, but not 100% clear), have been sworn in as Khmer nationals after the King has given a royal decree…
Friends Like These? Drink Up Leads to Bloodshed
Phnom Penh: A group of friends went out for a few jars, which turned into a few more which turned into an argument which ended with one drinker being bottled, causing…
No Charges After Young Monks Whipped
Preah Vihear Province: Following widely shared photos on social media, an investigation was launched into the beating of two young novice monks, which is alleged to have occurred on July…
African Swine Fever Hits Takeo
Takeo: An outbreak of African swine fever was confirmed on July 8, 2019, in Angkor Borei district, Takeo. 27 infected pigs were killed. This comes after the virus was also…
Smart Axiata and Huawei Partner 5G Network
PHNOM PENH, July 8 (Xinhua) — Cambodia’s leading mobile telecommunications company Smart Axiata has partnered with China’s technology giant Huawei to build the 5G network in Cambodia, representatives of the…
Weather Forecast 9-15 July
According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology’s Climate Situation Report, from July 9 to July 15, 2019, the provinces of Cambodia will see low to medium rainfall, with…
Illegal Otres Construction Torn Down
Sihanoukville Province: The Team of the Coastal Commission of the Administration of Preah Sihanouk Provincial Hall dismantled a Chinese steel structure located on Otres 1 in Sihanoukville. The massive dismantling…
Wealthy Battambang Man Arrested After Crash
Battambang: A young man from a known wealthy family pontoon allegedly committed a “murder attempt” by using his Mercedes car, without apparent fear of legal action. Battambang police chief Colonel…
