This Week In Cambodian History- July 9-15
On July 9, 1958, a telegram sent by Ambassador Elbridge Durbrow in Saigon read: From here Cambodia does not appear to be at crossroads but rather somewhat past that point along…
Six Cambodians & Viets Detained After Policeman Shot
Preah Sihanouk Province: Authorities arrested three more suspects and confiscated more than 20 firearms in connection with the shooting of a Sihanoukville Police Inspector. A total of eight suspects were…
Crash Landings At Ponchentong, June 1971
Wednesday, 23 June 1971, Pochentong Khmer airfield, outside of the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ‘Scatback’ C-47D s.n. 43-49680 was ‘downed’ on final (eastern) approach to Pochentong by heavy/crossing…
Chinese Trio Detained With Gun Following Bungled Kidnap
Sihanoukville: At 2 p.m. on June 12 (*other sources say 16 and 17), a Chinese man reported to the police in the 6th village, District 4, Sihanoukville, claiming that his friend…
Sino Shootout On Streets Of Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville: According to a report from residents on June 16, a Chinese man was injured in a shooting incident. The above case happened at around 1 am on Andong Ang…
Siem Reap Bomb Suspects Detained
Siem Reap: Police arrested two suspects in connection with a bomb blast in front of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) in Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap province on the night of…
EuroCham in Cambodia urges garment factories to switch to solar power
The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Cambodia recently called for quicker adoption of renewable energy and rooftop solar panels by garment firms to raise their competitiveness. EuroCham representatives conveyed…
Battambang Men Seriously Injured Making Fish Bombs
Battambang Province: Two men’s plans to take apart firecrackers to make fishing bombs caused an explosion and they were left injured . According to the police, this incident happened on May…
Angry Pistol Toting Owner Cooks Up A Storm With Chef
Phnom Penh: A shocking incident occurred after a man identified as the owner of The Dream Entertainment Club became angry after an misunderstanding, pulled out a pistol, threatened to shoot…
Chinese Mistress ‘Suitcase’ Murderer’s 15 Year Sentence Appeal Rejected
Phnom Penh: The Supreme Court on May 13, 2022, rejected the appeal of a Chinese man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he murdered his pregnant mistress…
Two Chinese Remanded, One Released On Bail In Drugs & Guns Case
Phnom Penh: On May 10, three Chinese men were suspected of drug trafficking and were tried at the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance.One of them was released on bail and the…
Senior Policeman Shoots ‘Trespassing’ Buffalo Herder
Banteay Meanchey: After spotting buffalo grazing on his land, a police officer from the Office of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Interior shot a man in the leg, causing…
Chinese Man In Court on Drug, Gun & COVID Party Charges
Phnom Penh: On April 25, the Phnom Penh Court opened a trial for a Chinese man suspected of drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. It is reported that the defendant is…
Police Officers Shot By Wanted Drug Suspect
Kandal Province: Preliminary information reports that a wanted drug trafficker who went on the run after he was issued with an arrest warrant shot and killed a Tuol Prich police chief…
Tuk Tuk Fare Row Leads To ‘Foreigner’ Firing Shots
Phnom Penh: A foreign (Asian) gunman shot at an Indian tricycle rider at 10 pm, April 19, 2022, in front of a car garage along Street 283 in Sangkat Boeung…
Club Shooters Caught After Returning To Drink & Dance
Phnom Penh: Police detained 6 male and female suspects after gunshots were fired at 3:30 AM on April 19, 2022 in front of “DOT” entertainment club on Street 1986 in Sangkat…
