This Week In Cambodian History: August 20-26
On August 20, 1957, Official diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Cambodia were established. On August 20, 1970. President Nixon wrote a personal letter to Prime Minister Lon Nol: Dear…
UPDATE: Multiple Gunshots Reported In Chroy Changvar
Phnom Penh: On the afternoon of August 19, 2021, there were several explosions along National Road 6 in Sangkat Prek Leap, Khan Chroy Changva, Phnom Penh. The shooting was reported…
Journalist Stopped With Glock 17
Phnom Penh: On August 17, 2019, at 2:10 AM, Russey Keo District Special Forces arrested a man for unauthorized possession of firearms at the intersection of National Road No. 5…
Attacker Burns Himself During Kien Svay Murder Attempt
Kandal Province: A suspect who was angry with another man used gasoline to set fire to a barn in an attempt to kill the victim and ended up getting badly…
Phnom Penh Curfew Extended For Another Week
Phnom Penh: The night curfew, which was implemented for the past two weeks, will be extended by Phnom Penh Capital Administration for another week from 13 to 19 August 2021. The…
Lexus Explodes After Takhmao Crash
Kandal Province: The Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Force of Kandal Provincial Police were called to put out a fire following car accident on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 20:44…
Protests & Denials From Kampong Chhnang ‘Magic’ Monk
Kampong Chhnang: On August 8, 2021, more than 200 people marched to Wat Ang Serey to protest for the authorities to expel the Chief Abbot from the pagoda, accusing him of…
Locals Beat & Tie Up Known Troublemaker
Phnom Penh: A man was beaten by locals and handed over to the police the night of August 6, 2021, along the riverside road in front of Wat Chas in…
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…
Mondulkiri Cop Shot By Local Businessman
Mondulkiri province: At 21:20 on August 4, 2021, a police officer was seriously injured after he was shot while patrolling in Kandal village. Sangkat Spean Meanchey, Sen Monorom City, Mondulkiri…
ATM Ablaze In Toul Kork
Phnom Penh: There was a fire on July 28, 2021, on Street 289, Sangkat Boeung Kak II, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh. The owner of the building was named as Sin…
Crime Of Passion! Jealous Military Police Officer Pulls Gun
Phnom Penh: According to reports, a man who is a military police officer was angry with his ex-girlfriend who found a new boyfriend and pulled out a gun and fired…
This Week In Cambodian History: July 23-29
On July 23, 1997, Laos and Myanmar joined ASEAN. Cambodia, due to join on this date, had been rejected after political violence. Cambodian Foreign Minister Ung Huot welcomed ASEAN mediation…
One Dead, Children Rescued From Koh Rong Boat Blaze
Koh Rong: A fire on a boat broke out in the sea off the administrative area of Koh Rong. The incident resulted in the death of a 50 year old…
Armed Suspects Arrested After Pailin Police Shootout
Pailin: According to the National Police General Commission, four suspects were arrested by the Sala Krao District Police Inspectorate in cooperation in connection with an armed robbery case. The robbery happened…
‘Political Basketball’: The Strange Tale Of Captured US POW’s, 1968
Weeks after arriving in Vietnam in 1968, Korean War veteran Sergeant First Class Floyd Wilmoth- who enlisted in the US Army in 1953- stepped aboard the river vessel LCU1577 ‘Sunset…
