Cambodian Prime Ministers III- Independence & Early Sangkum 1953-60
*Continuing from PART I and PART II After King Sihanouk took control of government for the 3rd time (June 16 1952 – January 24 1953), he rushed forward his plans for…
Chinese Gold Miner Stabs Fellow Countryman In Leg
Mondulkiri: According to police, on Monday, May 7, 2021, at 13:45, there was a case an intentional act of violence took place at the Rong Ching Gold Mining Company in Pu…
Cambodia Considers Allowing Vaccinated Tourists In Fourth Quarter
Cambodia is studying the feasibility of allowing vaccinated tourists from low-risk markets to enter the country by the fourth quarter. Tourism minister Thong Khon said his ministry will work with…
Kandal Fuel Truck In Flames
Kandal Province: A fuel truck caught fire for an unknown reason, but fortunately the incident dis not injure the driver. The incident occurred on April 27, 2021 at 9:30 at…
Cambodian Prime Ministers 1945-49
The term ‘Prime Minister’ is used loosely to refer to the parliamentary Head of State- as other terms are used in Cambodian political history. There are major gaps in some…
Filmmakers Piseth & Johnny Talk Cher, Elephants & Cambodia
Most will remember the story of Kaavan– dubbed ‘the world’s loneliest elephant’ and the efforts to bring him from Pakistan to a new home in Cambodia. A new TV documentary…
McKinley Nolan: A U.S. Traitor’s Odd Twist of Fate
According to the U.S. military, McKinley Nolan, an infantryman, was one of only two officially recognized traitors of the Vietnam War. The other was Marine Private Bobby Garwood, the subject…
Malaysian Dies In BKK III
Phnom Penh: A foreigner died and caused a surprise on April 1, 2021 at 12:30 in PTH Apartments on Street 168, Group 5, Village 5 Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang III…
Choppy Rides- Accounts Of UNTAC Helicopter Crashes
The UNTAC operation, which began in March 1992, needed serious logistical support. Air transport services were given- in somewhat (later thrown out of court) shady circumstances- to a Canadian firm…
The Chinese Cambodian Dream Chaser
Editor’s note: In Cambodia, there is a group of Chinese people who are confident, courageous, and hardworking. They use their own efforts to pursue a happy life and help the…
Groundworks Go Ahead On Naga3 Building
Phnom Penh: The construction of Cambodia’s largest mixed-use entertainment center has officially started. That is the work of building the Naga 3 Center, which is now running smoothly after being made…
Vaccines: Message From British Embassy
The BRITISH EMBASSY IN CAMBODIA has just released the following message on Facebook: We know the recent outbreak and conflicting information on procedures is causing concern for many British nationals…
Sihanoukville To Restrict Access (Official)
Preliminary information: Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration would like to inform the people and the public that in the past few days, related to the February 20 community event, there were…
Chinese Drug Dealer Stabs Love Rival
Sihanoukville: A conflict over a woman between two Chinese men, ended in a stabbing, which caused serious injuries on February 27 2021 at 20:30 near Golden Lions in Village 4…
History Mystery: Who Bombed Siem Reap, February 1976?
In late February 1976, Siem Reap town was rocked by a series of devastating explosions. Days later, Deputy Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea led an international delegation of diplomats from…
AFRY Working On Large PV Solar Plant
AFRY has been working as the owner’s engineer for the 39 MWp Solar PV Power Plant, located in Serei Saophoan, Banteay Meanchey Province in Cambodia, which entered commercial operation on December 15…
