Phnom Penh-The seizure of Thailand's main international airport by protesters Wednesday left thousands of travelers stranded in Cambodia and will hurt the country's already beleaguered tourism sector, officials and tourism industry leaders said Thursday. Director of Civil Aviation Chea Aun said up to seven Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and AirAsia flights from Phnom Penh to Bangkok were cancelled
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thailand's crisis could cost Cambodia $100m: minister
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Written by Kay Kimsong Monday, 01 December 2008Phnom Penh Post The occupation of Bangkok's airports has closed Cambodia’s main tourist transit point, putting the choke on foreign travel AFP Anti-government protesters stand guard while blocking the entrance at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. CAMBODIA stands to lose more than US$100
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Situations in the disputed border areas on 30th November, 2008
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Thai soldiers set up camps near the Wat Keo Sekha Kirisvarak pagoda on the 4th of October, 2008,By Sav Yuth30th March, 2008Radio Free AsiaTranslated from Khmer by KhmerizationA Cambodian military officer said that Thai commanders wanted to redeploy their soldiers inside Wat Keo Sekha Kirisvarak pagoda after those troops were withdrawn from the pagoda a long time ago. Recently they attempted to
Khmers should not blame others for our own problems
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Regarding to Thai Luoch Khmer Kroub Yang (Thai steal everything from Khmer) poem. I agree with your writing. 100 % of Thailand land today was part of former Khmer land during Khmer empire. Totally, i agree with you, everything including Khmer culture, Khmer language (speaking + writing), ...etc.I would like to share my opinion with this issue. Cambodian has own history a thousand year ago. Call
Chinese State Councilor Meng Jianzhu visits Cambodia
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Cambodian deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng (front, L) and Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Meng Jianzhu (front, R), pose for a group photo in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 30, 2008. Sar Kheng and Meng Jianzhu held talks here on Sunday. Meng, who was invited by Cambodian deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, arrived in Cambodia
Philippines grants duty-free treatment to more Cambodia, Myanmar goods
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PRESIDENT Gloria M. Arroyo has granted duty-free privileges to more imports from Cambodia and Myanmar, in line with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Integration System of Preferences (AISP), which seeks to narrow the gap between old and new members of the bloc. The directive is contained in Executive Order no. 768, signed by the
Thai Luoch Khmer Kroup Yang= Thai Steal Everything From Khmer
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U.S. Deportee Brings Street Dance to Street Boys of Cambodia
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Stuart Isett for The New York Times Tuy Sobil, or K.K., right, a former gang member from Long Beach, Calif., founded the club after being deported in 2004. function getSharePasskey() { return 'ex=1385787600&en=52c492b814f7ab42&ei=5124';} function getShareURL() { return encodeURIComponent('http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/world/asia/30dancer.html'); } function getShareHeadline() {
One-on-One with Sapagna Eap
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Sunday, November 30, 2008 Provided Sopagna Eap competes in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston in April. Great performance at New York. Was it a smooth, comfortable race for you?"I switched from feeling good to not-so-good, but I think I'm starting to get stronger with the marathon because I expected to the hit the wall at (mile) 20 or 21 and it never happened.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cambodia and Laos agreed to complete the planting of border pillars by 2009
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Reaksmei Kampuchea newspaper29th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationCambodia and Laos have agreed to complete the planting of 14 more border pillars by 2009. Both countries have also agreed to use the 121 temporary border pillars as the official permanent border demarcations.Foreign Minister Hor Namhong (pictured) said on 28th November, 2008 that both countries have agreed to use
SPECIAL BROADCAST ON MARCH FOR PEACE
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Respected Bhantes, Compatriots, Press, Community Members, Ladies & Gentlemen, SPECIAL BROADCAST ON MARCH FOR PEACE The Most Ven. Dhammathero Sao Khon issues cordial invitations to the Buddhist monks, laypeople and Khmer compatriots to join with the Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks-United States to walk for peace, human rights, territorial integrity and inviolability of Cambodia, especially
Kampuchea (Cambodian) Restaurant
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The gem you want to keep for yourself By Nadia GhattasEpoch Times Staff Nov 29, 2008 Ox tail stew is a balance of cooked and fresh food. (Nadia Ghattas/The Epoch Times)In the Lower East Side of Manhattan there lies a hidden gem that is slowly but surely etching its mark into the culinary world. Ratha Chau, the owner and chef of Kampuchea (
Hor Namhong: Political turmoils in Thailand could affect border talks
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By Keo NimolRadio Free Asia28th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationMr. Hor Namhong (pictured), Cambodia’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister, said on 28th of November that the current political turmoils in Thailand could affect border talks and the demarcation works to be carried out in December.Speaking on his arrival at the airport from the 5th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Summit, Mr. Hor
Friday, November 28, 2008
The Opposition Party asks the parliament to review the draft documents to request for foreign aid
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By Sophal Mony28th November, 2008Radio Free AsiaTranslated from Khmer by KhmerizationOfficials from the opposition party have today requested the parliament to review the draft documents for foreign aid because the amount of foreign aid requested is equal to 100% of Cambodia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).Mr. Son Chhay (pictured), MP from the opposition Sam Rainsy Party, said on Thursday that: “
Cambodia urges postponement of next month's ASEAN summit in Thailand
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Police trying to clear the protesters from the airports.(Japan Economic Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) PHNOM PENH, Nov. 28_(Kyodo) _ Cambodia on Friday urged that a summit of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, scheduled to be held in mid-December in Thailand, be "postponed" due to political unrest in that country.Hor Namhong, deputy prime minister and foreign minister,
Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia further co-operation on development triangle
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Leaders of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia signed yesterday a Vientiane Declaration on strengthening the development triangle co-operation and approved the joint agreement of the fifth summit. These were a part of mechanisms to further their co-operation on development triangle area discussed at fifth summit of the Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh of Laos, his Vietnamese and Cambodian counterparts
Cambodia's first rock opera hopes its stage will be a bridge
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# Story Highlights# Tale of Cambodian-Americans who return after surviving the Khmer Rouge# Many artists died under the genocidal 1970s regime# Rock opera is part of bid to revive the arts in Cambodia# Composer Him Sophy survived the Khmer Rouge and studied in Russia for yearsBy Miranda Leitsinger CNN
Cambodian Children's Fund Offers Safe Haven From Life in Garbage Dump
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Person of the Week: Scott Neeson By MARGARET CONLEYPHNOM PENH, CambodiaNov. 28, 2008 var addthis_pub = 'abcnews'; The garbage dump in Cambodia's capital spans eight football fields and is more than 100 feet deep. Its stench in the hot humidity of Phnom Penh carries for miles. Cambodian Children's Fund founder, Scott Neeson, received the Ambassadors for
Official: Thai crisis adversely affects border talks with Cambodia
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The current situation of Thai politics has affected negatively its border negotiation with Cambodia, said Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hor Namhong here on Friday. "I can say that the complicated situation of politics in Thailand has exactly negative impact on the border discussion and plantation of border makers
Phoenix residents stranded in Thailand due to protests
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by Rebekah L. Sanders - Nov. 27, 2008 The Arizona RepublicThe Spitlers expected to carve their turkey this Thanksgiving in the Valley.Instead they gave thanks in two southeast Asian hotels.After a recent trip to the region, the family was scheduled to leave Wednesday through Thailand's main international airport, arriving back in Phoenix with enough time to put the holiday dinner on.Instead
Cambodia monkey trade continues
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Fri 28 November 2008 UK — Asia,Primates The illegal trade of rare and endangered monkey species is still rife in Cambodia, according to the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV).The Phnom Penh Post revealed that Cambodia monkeys are being hunted then put in plastic mesh bags and transported to industrial sized monkey farms, which are then rumoured to supply the world's
Increases to military budget worry NGOs, political opposition
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Written by Kay Kimsong Friday, 28 November 2008Phnom Penh PostSam Rainsy Party and NGOs say increases in public spending should go towards social programs and economic infrastructureGOVERNMENT proposals to sharply increase funds to the military and the prime minister's discretionary spending budget have raised concerns by the opposition party and local NGOs who say the money is being funnelled
Siem Reap tourism hit by Thai protests
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Written by Kay Kimsong Friday, 28 November 2008Phnom Penh Post TOURISM officials said Thursday that flight cancellations caused by the recent political unrest in Thailand have cost the Kingdom nearly 500 international tourist arrivals per day.Mobs with the pro-monarchy People's Alliance for Democracy on Tuesday stormed Suvarnabhumi
Thai political turmoil seen as stalling border row talks
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Written by Brendan Brady and Thet Sambath Friday, 28 November 2008Phnom Penh Post But as Bangkok erupts in civil unrest, Cambodia unlikely to take advantage of its neighbour's upheaval to press its point Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN A soldier unrolls cartridges of ammunition in Preah Vihear in this file photo. Civil unrest in Thailand makes
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Cambodian government’s reactions to the statement of Global Witness
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Radio Free Asia By Huy Vannak27th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationCambodian government officials and parliamentarians on Thursday have criticised the recent statement of Global Witness by saying that it is a political and a vindictive statement.The swift reactions from the Cambodian officials happened after the London-based Global Witness has launched an attack on the Cambodian
No support for Thai accusations against Cambodia of planting mines
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Thai soldiers clearing landmines in Cambodian territories near Preah Vihear temple on 20th July, 2008.Everyday.com27th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationA Cambodian official said that there is no one country, among the signatories to the Ottawa Anti-mine Convention, that supports the Thai accusations that Cambodia had planted new mines along the borders.Mr. Phay Siphan, Secretary
Monks To March on UN Over Border Dispute
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By Sok Khemara, VOA Khmer Original report from Washington 27 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 27 November 2008 (858 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 27 November 2008 (858 KB) - Listen (MP3) Monks and Cambodians from various US states plan to hold a peace march at the UN
Khmer Rouge Victims Consider Reparation
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By Kong Sothanarith, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 27 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 27 November 2008 (0.99 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 27 November 2008 (0.99 MB) - Listen (MP3) Survivors of the Khmer Rouge want justice for those killed and reparation
Cambodia, EC to meet on ban of Siem Reap Airways
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Experts from the European Community (EC) will meet in February with the Cambodian civil aviation officials over the EC ban of the Siem Reap Airways' flights to its market, an official said here on Thursday. EC banned all flights of the Siem Reap Airways to its countries, because it was gravely concerned with safety standard, Rafael Dochao Moreno, Charge
Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia discuss triangle growth
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The 5th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Summit took place in Vientiane, Laos on November 26 with the aim of boosting trilateral cooperation in trade and finance in the region covering ten poverty-stricken provinces of three neighbouring countries. Addressing the opening ceremony, Lao President Buoasone Bouphavanh stressed the need for cooperation among the three countries to
Recovered identity: Cambodian community in Portland moves beyond the horror of Khmer Rouge killing fields
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by Erin Hoover Barnett, The Oregonian Thursday November 27, 2008, FREDRICK D. JOE/THE OREGONIAN Mardine Mao came to Oregon as a Cambodian refugee in 1981 and spent part of her teenage years in Milwaukie. She has blossomed from a behind-the-scenes helper to president of the Cambodian-American Community of Oregon. "We've seen what she's capable of, and we know she will inspire so many people,"
Duek Chheu Tveu Pteass- Logging to Build Houses- by K.H
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Please click on the poem to read.
NEC plans bid to fine Sam Rainsy for slur
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Written by Mom Kunthear Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post THE National Election Committee will lodge a complaint with the municipal court to force opposition Sam Rainsy Party President Sam Rainsy to pay millions of riels in fines for calling CPP leaders "thieves" during the election campaign, officials said Wednesday.The NEC
Diplomat returns to publicise memoirs
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Written by MICHAEL HAYES Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post FORMER US diplomat to the United Nations Sichan Siv, the highest-ranking Cambodian-American ever to serve in the US government, is visiting Phnom Penh to publicise his recently launched memoirs, Golden Bones. The book documents his escape from the Khmer Rouge in 1976, how he
Foreign marriage ban lifted
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Written by Chhay Channyda Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post New rules tighten up process, mail-order unions still illegalABAN on marriages between Cambodians and foreigners aimed at curbing human trafficking has been lifted, officials said Wednesday, adding that new regulations will seek to prevent internet websites from featuring
UN representatives call for investigation into prison death
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Written by Chrann Chamroeun and Georgia Wilkins Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post The family of Heng Touch maintains that the 24-year-old was fatally beaten by prison guards while detained on charges he stole a chicken VIOLATION OF RIGHTS Principle 34 of the United Nations' Body of Principles for the
Ailing rogue reporter needs release from jail, wife says
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Written by May Titthara Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Rights groups express concern over conditions in Pursat prison, while officials say the reputed journalist is not that ill Photo by: Rick Valenzuela Seth Borin in Pursat province last month. SETH Borin, the wife of Him Mao, a purported journalist who was
Ancient Angkor temple complex goes Hollywood
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Written by Elizabeth Kiester Thursday, 27 November 2008 Siem ReapPhnom Penh PostIT'S lights, cameras and action at Angkor as the already crowded temple complex is now being transformed into a showbusiness venue.The trend started last year when Siem Reap's Bayon CM Organizer Co Ltd, a joint venture with Bayon TV, launched its lavish
Turning dreams into reality
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Written by Peter Olszewski Thursday, 27 November 2008 Siem ReapPhnom Penh PostPhotographer Kenro Izu made a healthy living from the temples of Angkor Wat. Now he's giving back through his Centre for Friends Without a Border Photo by: PETER OLSZEWSKI Kenro Izu holds a young visitor to the Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap.
Thailand insists it is ready to host ASEAN summit
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The Associated PressPublished: November 27, 2008BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand insisted Thursday that it will be able to host a regional summit in December, even after three neighboring countries raised concerns that ongoing political turmoil in the Thai capital could force the meeting's cancellation.In recent days, protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat have
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia target triangular growth
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The prime ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have agreed to work together to accelerate social and economic development in the geographical territory which spans 10 provinces in the three countries. Lao PM Bouasone
CAMBODIA: More Khmer Rouge Leaders May Stand Trial
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By Andrew Nette Former inmates of Tuol Sleng prison. Credit:Andre Nette/IPS PHNOM PENH, Nov 27 (IPS) - With its first trial delayed until early 2009, the Khmer Rouge tribunal is facing another challenge: how to balance its mandate to try only former leaders deemed most senior against pressure to prove its independence by ordering further arrests.The question of who to prosecute is a complex
2010 mine removal target unrealistic for Cambodia
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Written by Sam Rith and Sebastian Strangio Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post The Ottawa Convention gives Cambodia until next year to rid the country of mines, but officials say they'll need more time Photo by: CHRISTOPHER SHAY Yoeun Sam En, 44, a victim of a leftover submunition, sits in front of his shop in Kratie province.
Global Witness targets graft in Cambodia's oil and mining industries
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Written by VONG SOKHENG Thursday, 27 November 2008Phnom Penh Post The London-based group says foreign donors have not done enough to hold the government to account for failing to fight corruption ENVIRONMENTAL watchdog Global Witness has released a scathing attack on what it says is rampant asset-stripping and graft in the country's mining
Changing the life of another changes one's own
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Posted by Davin Mao November 26, 2008 Editor's note: Davin Mao wrote this last spring, as a Sunset High School junior. As a junior at Sunset High School, my life didn't consist of much more than homework, homework and more homework. With one exception: I was an active member in the Cambodian-American Community of Oregon (CACO), serving as the group's youth president. Mao When the
First Skal Club in Cambodia; Skal Int’l Siem Reap Opened
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Published by Ozgur Tore Thursday, 27 November 2008 Skål International warmly welcomed the new Skål Club – Skål International Siem Reap, Cambodia into the Skål fraternity at the inaugural function of the Club on 22nd November 2008. This represents not only a new Club for Skål International but also a new Skål
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Cambodia will not raise the issues of border disputes with Thailand during the Asean Summit
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Many bilateral talks in the past, like this one, did not yield any fruitful results.By Zakariya25th November, 2008Radio Free AsiaTranslated from Khmer by KhmerizationA Cambodian official has said that Cambodia will not put the Khmer-Thai border disputes on the agenda of the upcoming 14th Asean Summit.The Secretary of State and the spokesman for the Council of Ministers, Mr. Phay Siphan, said that
Situation in the disputed borders near Preah Vihear on 26th November, 2008
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Aerial view of the Preah Vihear temple complex. Down hill on the left side is Cambodia.Radio Free AsiaBy Sav Yuth26th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationThe military situation in the Preah Vihear areas has been on high alert, despite calm, because of occasional accidental gun fires.A Khmer military officer from Intervention Force of Division 12 said on 26th November that the
Wednesday spotlight: Nurse heading to Cambodia
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by Shannon Maynard For the Citizen Patriot Wednesday November 26, 2008 Leah Blondke always has wanted to travel. She is interested to see how people live in other cultures and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. So, when she had the opportunity to travel with the medical group Operation Renewed Hope, she jumped at the chance. "I've always wanted to get a taste of other cultures,"
Cambodian Women Suffer Increasing Violence
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Tan Ny Long (L) was arrested while his 2 victims (R) are seen in the hospital (Photo: Samay, Koh Santepheap)26th November, 2008 A gruesome assault on two Cambodian women highlights what the government says is an escalating pattern of violence against women. AFP Photo Cambodian girls smile in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Aug. 14, 2007.
Lao PM: Asia can be drug free by 2015
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HANOI, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh has asked drug officials from Laos, two neighboring countries, Cambodia and Vietnam, to identify the most effective solutions to drug problems to achieve the goal of a drug-free Asian region by 2015, the Lao newspaper Vientiane Times reported on Wednesday. The statement was made in Vientiane, capital city of Laos, at the
NY court rules against heiress in adoption fight
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Lionel Bissoon (L) and Libet Johnson (R) with their adoptive son.November 26, 2008NEW YORK - A New York appeals court has ruled against a Johnson & Johnson heiress in a custody fight with her former boyfriend.The Appellate Division upheld a ruling that overturned Elizabeth "Libet" Johnson's adoption order.The appeals court affirmed that diet doctor Lionel Bissoon is the adoptive father of
Prostate cancer survivor in bid to cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia
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devon.editorial@archant.co.uk26 November 2008 A HAWKCHURCH man, who is a recovering cancer sufferer, will cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia to raise money for charity.Peter Golding, 64, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, hopes to raise £10,000 for The Prostate Cancer Charity, in partnership with Breast Cancer care.He said: "I was determined that prostate cancer was not going
Laos: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives
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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Hun Sen, arrived here yesterday?s morning on an official visit to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Bouasone Bouphavanh. An official ceremony to welcome Samdech Hun Sen and his delegation took place at the National Assembly by Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh. The bilateral meeting was held at the Party Central Committee
Public Announcement: Walk for Peace
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Respected Bhantes, Compatriots, Press, Community Members, Ladies & Gentlemen, Templenews TV has received this announcement from the Office of Senior Monk Most Ven. Dhammathero Sao Khon, president of Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks-United States. Walk for PeaceWednesday December 10, B.E.2552, C.E.2008The Most Venerable Dhammathero Sao Khon, president of the Community of Khmer Buddhist
A latte and the news, please
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Written by Eleanor Ainge Roy and Khoun Leakhana Wednesday, 26 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Coffee shops are abuzz with talk about the border conflict, as observers say the Kingdom's standoff with Thailand has sparked a wider interest in the headlines Photo by: Tracey Shelton Regulars at one of Phnom Penh's many coffee establishments
In Brief: THAI DELEGATION ARRIVES FOR TALKS
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Written by THET SAMBATH Wednesday, 26 November 2008Phnom Penh Post A delegation from Thailand's parliament met with a group of Cambodian lawmakers in a bid to de-escalate the ongoing standoff between soldiers on the border. "The meeting is to ease tension between the two sides' armed forces stationed in the border area and to strengthen
Cambodia braces for land mine complaints
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Written by Sebastian Strangio and Sam Rith Wednesday, 26 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Delegates at Geneva meeting to refute Thai claims that new mines laid CAMBODIAN officials say they are ready to counter Thai accusations that the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces has mined the border with Thailand amid an ongoing dispute over contested
Cambodia's Siem Reap Airways suspending operations
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By Nicholas IonidesCambodia's Siem Reap Airways is temporarily suspending operations, two weeks after it was put on a European Union blacklist of banned carriers over safety concerns.A spokesman for Thai parent company Bangkok Airways says from Bangkok that Siem Reap Airways has halted all domestic operations between the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh and the tourist city of Siem Reap.He says
Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, Cambodia: Asia's Heart Of Darkness
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Today, with much reluctance, I visited the killing fields of Cambodia and the Tuol Sleng prison in downtown Phnom Penh. What I found there was a gruesome reminder that we are only one war, one catastrophe, one single mistake away from the cruelties than man inflicts upon his fellows. Today was a tour of the darkness reaching out for the darkness. A note of caution, some of the photos linked to in
Viet Nam, Cambodia party leaders reaffirm relations
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26th November, 2008 Party leader Nong Duc Manh and Chairman of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Senate, Samdec Chea Sim, review the honour guard yesterday in Ha Noi. — VNA/VNS Photo Dinh Xuan Tuan HA NOI — Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh affirmed that the consistent policy of the Party, State and people of
Polish diplomat: "I witnessed China's development"
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WARSAW, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- President of the Polish-Chinese Friendship Association Zdzislaw Goralczyk said he had witnessed China's development in its three-decade opening-up. "I personally witnessed China's development and China-Poland friendship in the past decades," Goralczyk, a former Polish ambassador to China, told Xinhua in a recent interview. The 72-year-old diplomat had
Viet Nam exports transformers to Cambodia
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HA NOI — The Electrical Equipment Manufacturer Joint Stock Company (EEMC) last week handed over 414 transformers to the Electricity Authority of Cambodia. The transformers, with capacities ranging from 25 to 200KVA, were part of the company’s US$1 million bid package to service Cambodia’s rural power grid development project. Earlier this year, EEMC also shipped transformers of various kinds
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Blogging for Individuals at Risk in Cambodia
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Urgent Action NetworkDear Junior, My name is Annie Khan, and I’m part of Amnesty International’s Individuals at Risk team. I noticed your recent blog on different aspects of Cambodian life, and thought you might be interested in one of the groups that we are actively campaigning on in Cambodia, Group 78, which has been threatened with eviction from their homes to areas without sufficient or
UN Office Urges Probe in Prisoner Death
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By Kong Sothanarith, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 25 November 2008 Khmer airshow audioed 25 november (889 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer airshow audioed 25 november (889 KB) - Listen (MP3) A UN representative for human rights has urged the Ministry of Interior to
A Host of Hopes for Obama, Even Here
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By Pin Sisovann, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 25 November 2008 Khmer airshow audioed 22 november (1.36 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer airshow audioed 22 november (1.36 MB) - Listen (MP3) As Barack Obama prepares to enter the White House as US president in January, he
After Chief’s Death, Police Work Continues
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By Sok Khemara, VOA Khmer Washington 25 November 2008 Khmer airshow audioed 24 novemver (5.71 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer airshow audioed 24 novemver (5.71 MB) - Listen (MP3) National Police Deputy Chief Lt. Gen. Sok PhalCambodian police will continue their
Vietnam, Cambodia looking to the future
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26th November, 2008VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and his Cambodian guest Samdech Chea Sim, President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the Senate President, held talks in Hanoi on Nov. 25 to discuss measures to strengthen and develop the comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and States. Photo: VOVThe Cambodian leader is making an official visit
Cambodia must use its own maps too
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Written by Norbert Klein Tuesday, 25 November 2008Phnom Penh PostRead the full joint communique here. Dear Editor, The most recent map of the Preah Vihear temple area, from the Joint Communique of June 18, 2008, which is publicly available at: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/pdf/jointcommunique.pdf In a Letter to the Editor, printed in
Increase spending on education, not army
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Written by OU Sopheary Tuesday, 25 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Dear Editor,I strongly disagree with the government's proposals that place an emphasis on defence in next year's national budget. If we do weight defence, my first question is with whom might we fight?If we think war between Cambodia and Thailand could occur due to the Preah
Heng Pov trial postponed
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Phnom Penh Post Photo by: HENG cHIVOAN Disgraced former Phnom Penh police chief Heng Pov arrives at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Monday. The trial was delayed because one of Heng Pov's co-defendants did not have a lawyer. Heng Pov used the occasion to plead for his funds to be unfrozen, saying it would enable his children to restart school. he
City Hall set to relocate to Camko mega-project site outside PPenh
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Written by NGUON SOVAN Tuesday, 25 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Critics of the move say they are concerned over the fate of the historic building that currently houses the municipal government IN a bid to alleviate chronic overcrowding at its current offices, City Hall will be relocated outside the capital to the Camko City mega-project
In Brief: Retired ranariddh still on payroll
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Written by VONG SOKHENG Tuesday, 25 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Prince Norodom Ranariddh is expecting to receive retirement pay from the National Assembly, which can amount to up to $1,100 per month, along with another 50 retired lawmakers."Retired lawmakers receive between US$800 and $1,100 a month, depending on their rank within the
Chinese state councilor to visit Cambodia, Vietnam
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BEIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Meng Jianzhu is to pay official visits to Cambodia and Vietnam from Nov. 28 to Dec. 6, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang announced here on Tuesday. Meng, who is also Chinese Minister of Public Security, is making the visits at the invitations of Cambodian deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng and Vietnamese Minister of
Delegation of China-ASEAN Association visits Cambodia
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the China-ASEAN Association here on Tuesday met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, initiated a cataract removal project and donated a digital library to local university. During the meeting with the king, both sides reviewed the bilateral cooperation and exchange between Cambodia and China in the past years, and wished the two countries to
Python-Packed Cars Seized in Cambodia
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Stefan Lovgrenfor National Geographic News November 24, 2008 Two wildlife smugglers transporting hundreds of live turtles and pythons jammed into the backs of cars have been arrested by Cambodian officials. The drivers were apparently heading to neighboring Vietnam to sell the animals—many of them rare—to the region's
Video exposes trade of rare monkeys in Cambodia
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A undated handout picture taken recently by the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) shows monkeys kept at Vanny Bio-Research in the Srok Kean Svay district in Cambodia. An animal rights group says Cambodia is flouting international conventions by allowing the cruel capture of monkeys for research in the United States and China. A report to be released on November 24, 2008 by the
Further enhancing Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and co-operation
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A high-ranking delegation led by Samdech Chea Sim (pictured), Chairman of the Cambodian People's Party ( CPP ) and President of Senate started a visit to Vietnam today, boosting friendly solidarity and comprehensive co-operation between Vietnam and Cambodia.Welcoming CPP Chairman Chea Sim, we would like to congratulate the Cambodian people on their achievements recorded in national construction
Russian businessman on trial for paedophilia in Cambodia
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Alex Trimov (in white) led to court by a policeman. Phnom Penh - The trial of a Russian businessman charged with sexually abusing 18 underage girls began Tuesday after a series of delays in getting legal representation for the defendant, national media reported Tuesday. Alexander Trofimov, 41, was arrested in 2007 on charges of abusing the
Textiles expected to meet targets
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Written by Chun Sophal and Hor Hab Tuesday, 25 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Experts at a recent economic forum on garment exports say the $3 billion target may be met, despite the economic slowdown in the United States Photo by: TRACEY SHELTON Workers leaving a Phnom Penh garment factory. A recent panel said that garment exports may
Monday, November 24, 2008
Officials in Banteay Meanchey Province raising money to help soldiers stationed in Preah Vihear
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Cambodian troops based in Preah Vihear.By Sophal MonyRadio Free Asia24th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationCambodian officials said that provincial authority of Banteay Meanchey province are collecting money to help buy food for the soldiers stationing in the Preah Vihear areas.Mr. Ouk Ratanak, director of cabinet of Banteay Meanchey province, said that on the morning of Monday
Center for Friends Without a Border Opens in Cambodia
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov 24, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Friends Without a Border has announced the opening of the Center for Friends Without a Border in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Located next to the Angkor Hospital for Children, the Center is designed to increase awareness of the many programs sponsored by Friends while helping to promote Green architecture and renewable energy in Cambodia.
From Avoca to Cambodia: Drew McDowell making a difference
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By Justin Head The Evening Tribune Mon Nov 24, 2008, Hornell, N.Y. - For about three years Drew McDowell has given up a life of luxury in the United States to live in the third world city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. And although he misses the United States, he doesn’t have plans on returning permanently in the near future. He is too busy running the two schools he created.
Cape trail expert to called to Cambodia
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From Table Mountain to Cambodia, Capetonian Stephen Lamb will be taking the skills and experience he acquired when building the Hoerikwaggo Trail camps to the remote forests of Asia where he will establish an eco-lodge for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Lamb, who left on Friday for a four-week "recce" of Cambodia's Mondulkiri region near the Vietnamese border, said he was told that recent
COMMUNITY COMPASS: FEATURE: A lesson in life for TAS students
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HELPING HANDS: Thirty-four Taipei American School students recently spent less than two days building 10 houses in rural Cambodia as part of an aid program By J. Michael Cole STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008, VIEW THIS PAGE It is often said that young people have it easy, that they have everything
Forgotten for 400 years, Angkor is a tribute to civilization and nature
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By Ellen Creager24th November, 2008McClatchy Newspapers (www.mctdirect.com)Detroit Free Press (MCT) - For something so ancient, the rock face looked as content as a man who's just eaten a big slice of peach pie.Advertisement"Who made you?" I whispered. "Were you lonely when nobody came to visit for 400 years?"No answer. Just a smile.That is the fascination of Angkor, the mysterious temple complex
Opposition infighting at National Assembly must stop: monitors
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Opposition MP Son Chhay.Written by Meas Sokchea Monday, 24 November 2008Phnom Penh PostElection watchdogs say minor parties have a chance to make a stand against the ruling CPP, but only if they present a united frontCAMBODIAN election monitors say the Kingdom's minority political parties must unite in the National Assembly if they expect to make gains against the powerful Cambodian People's
Conspiracy trial set to start for former PPenh police chief Heng Pov
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Gen. Heng Pov, before his fallout with Gen. Hok Lundy and Mr. Hun Sen.Written by Meas Sokchea Monday, 24 November 2008Phnom Penh PostSentenced to decades in prison, disgraced cop faces more time behind bars if convicted of plans to murder Military Police Chief Sao SokhaHENG Pov, Phnom Penh's former police chief who is serving 58 years behind bars for an array of criminal convictions, is
Sar Kheng raps cops on bribes
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Sar Kheng (L) and Gen. Neth Savoeun (R) during the latter's promotion ceremony on 21st Nov.Written by Vong Sokheng Monday, 24 November 2008Deputy PM says graft must stop or police face dismissalMINISTER of Interior Sar Kheng has issued a warning to high-ranking police officials caught obtaining a promotion through bribery, warning offenders that they risk
Foreigners fear overstay fines as visa renewals put on hold
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Written by Brendan brady and Sam Rith Monday, 24 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Hok Lundy's death creates logistical nightmare for visitors, expatriates who relied on his signature from passport office Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN Mourners at a memorial service for Hok Lundy in Phnom Penh on November 10. FOREIGNERS say they are racking up
Cambodia to pitch in $150 million to Asian financial crisis fund
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Written by CHUN SOPHAL Monday, 24 November 2008Phnom Penh Post $80 billion regional slush fund is intended to prevent a regional currency crisis, with Asean countries contributing 20 percent of the totalTHE government has said it will contribute US$150 million to a regional fund established to combat the effects of the global economic
Cambodian worker on the run after burying boy alive
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Phnom Penh - A Cambodian electricity company worker was on the run after accidentally burying alive and killing a 13-year-old labourer, local media reported Monday. Police said the boy was clearing rocks from a hole on Thursday where new power cables were to be laid when the excavator operator - unaware the boy was still in the hole - filled it with soil, the Cambodia Daily reported. A
Govt targets domestic film sector
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Written by Anne Laure-poree Monday, 24 November 2008Phnom Penh Post A new government drive to bolster Cambodia's ailing film industry aims to increase local output by luring large foreign productions to shoot - and spend - in the Kingdom Photo by: PHOTO SUPPLIED A promotional poster for Crocodile Hunter, one of the most commercially
Placebo to play Angkor Wat
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By CLAIRE TRUSCOTT Alternative rockers Placebo to play anti-slavery gig at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat next month. Alternative guitar band Placebo are to headline the first rock concert at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex, putting years of catering to their fans’ teenage angst behind them to speak out against human trafficking. The Dec 7 gig, held as part an of an MTV Exit
Fake drugs causing real problems
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Written by Christopher Shay and Khoun Leakhana Monday, 24 November 2008Phnom Penh Post The govt's two-pronged attack on counterfeit medicines hopes to educate local pharmacists and consumers, while working with regional officials to crack down on fake suppliers Photo by: CHRISTOPHER SHAY A pharmacist at the busy Sok Serey Pharmacy near
Sunday, November 23, 2008
The Appointment and the Promotions of National Police Commissioner
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Minister Sar Kheng (L) and Gen. Neth Savoeun (R), during the ceremony. (Photo by Bunnak).Koh Santepheap newspaper22nd-23rd November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationPhnom Penh - On the 21st of November, at the Ministry of Interior, Minister of Interior Sar Kheng presided over the transferring of duties, the appointments and promotions ceremony of Gen. Neth Savoeun to become the National
Animal rights group slams Cambodia monkey trade
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An undated handout picture taken recently by the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) shows a wild monkey trapped in a forest in Cambodia. An animal rights group says Cambodia is flouting international conventions by allowing the cruel capture of monkeys for research in the United States and China. A report to be released on November 24, 2008 by the BUAV says thousands of
Taiwan's 'Lounge chair king' drowns after falling into sea in Cambodia
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Rockers Placebo to play anti-slavery gig at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
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by Claire Truscott*Alternative guitar band Placebo are to headline the first rock concert at Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex, putting years of catering to their fans' teenage angst behind them to speak out against human trafficking.The December 7 gig, held as part an of an MTV Exit campaign, will transform the 12th century Khmer ruins into a rock venue that will also feature US band The
Vietnamese Information ministry gives Cambodia radio station
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PHNOM PENH — Broadcasts from a third radio station given Cambodia as a gift from Viet Nam’s Information and Communications Ministry have started. The 2kW FM radio station in Sihanoukville will disseminate information about Cambodia’s state policies and provide scientific and technological knowledge to local listeners. Cambodia’s Information Minister Khieu Kanharith (pictured), local
Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open returns to Phokeethra Country Club
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The Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open will mark its return to the Phokeethra Country Club from December 11 to 14 with a promise of continuing the growth of golf in Cambodia. Organisers are confident that the US$300,000 Asian Tour event will once again provide the platform for aspiring amateurs to make an impact at the highly rated Phokheetra Country Club and continue to place
The Aphaiwong Family: The Lords of Battambang
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Khuang Aphaiwong.By Khmerization23rd November, 2008It is a pride to all Cambodians that we have a Khmer who ruled Thailand as the prime minister and he was Khuang Aphaiwong, the man who became the prime minister of Thailand three times from 1944-1948. The following is a brief history of his family lineage. Please have a read:-----------------------------The Aphaiwong family has ruled Battambang
Cambodia to hold 13th international marathon near Angkor Wat
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November 23, 2008 by pna PHNOM PENH, Nov. 23 — Cambodia Tourism Ministry will hold 13th international marathon championship on Dec. 7 in Siem Reap province, where the centuries-old Angkor Wat is situated, local media reported on Sunday. The race is expected to promote tourism there amid the world economic crisis, Chinese-language newspaper the Jian Hua Daily quoted
Saturday, November 22, 2008
John Barrowman's secret adoption
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Sunday, 23 November 2008 John Barrowman is planning to adopt in secret. The actor is desperate to open up his home to a disadvantaged youngster, but doesn't want to make a big fuss about it like other celebrities, including Madonna - who adopted a Malawian tot - and Angelina Jolie - who has given a home to a trio of children from three countries, Cambodia, Vietnam and Ethiopia.John - who
Cambodia: Langrabbing and hybrid rice
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Mrs. Kek Kalabru.Cambodia is a major target of the global landgrabbing surge that began in March this year when the world food crisis was at its peak. High-ranking foreign delegations have regularly been visiting Phnom Penh, looking to strike deals for access to land to produce food for export back to their countries. Overall, as much as $3 billion in agricultural investments are currently being
Friday, November 21, 2008
The DJ Ano Disappearance: Is It A Conspiracy Theory?
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DJ Ano's arrival for the live TV interview to dispel the rumours.Opinion by Khmerization22nd November, 2008“Without prejudice and without judgement, I have no intention of accusing her of purposefully fabricating the rumours nor have I any evidence to suggest that she was wilfully faking her own disappearance. But I can say this, her disappearance, with a high degree of certainty, has the
A Brief Biography of Gen. Hok Lundy - part two
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Radio Free AsiaBy Chea Makara17th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationNational Police Commissioner, Gen. Hok Lundy (pictured), has died in a helicopter crash on Sunday the 9th of November, 2008.In mid August 2006, former Phnom Penh Police commissioner, Gen. Heng Pov, said in a public statement that Gen. Hok Lundy was behind the grenade attack on the headquarter of the Buddhist
Great Tasty Foods @ Siem Riap, Cambodia
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Posted by: steviegoh Before I visited Cambodia, I have done some research on their food, accommodation and also the culture. Mostly of the information that I found in terms of culture and food are very similar from one to another. However the accommodation and spending vary. Some really spent thousands of USD while some only spent hundreds USD
People's Shady Angelina Jolie Dealings
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By Ryan Tate, 3:03 on Fri Nov 21 2008, As a member of the vaunted Time Inc. magazine empire, People has always stood a cut or two above most celebrity magazines, ethically speaking. But Angelina Jolie is "scary smart," in the words of celeb-mag editor Bonnie Fuller, and the actress seems to have
Rare Otter Cub Found in Cambodia
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November 21, 2008 - Press Dispensary - A biological research team has just returned from a coastal survey trip in Southwest Cambodia where it discovered Oshi, a four month old otter cub of the extremely rare hairy-nosed otter breed, living in a village house. Apparently, he had been enjoying the hospitality of a fisherman’s family for about two months. This discovery is welcome news to the
Group plans celebration for Buddha-shaped wasp nest
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Buddha is in the eyes of the believer?(Photo: WKBT, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA) By Matt RussellPost-Bulletin, Rochester MN The Cambodian Buddhist community in Rochester has scheduled a two-day celebration to commemorate what members believe is an apparition of the Buddha on temple grounds. The Dec. 6 and 7 events will celebrate a wasp nest shaped like a seated Buddha that is tucked into
PM promises not to 'wage war' on Thais
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Written by Cheang Sokha and Vong Sokheng Friday, 21 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Hun Sen calls for calm on the border as Foreign Minister Hor Namhong accuses the Thais of submitting groundless complaints Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN Foreign Affairs Minister Hor Namhong speaks to reporters after a meeting Thursday with Thailand's ambassador at
A very troubled temple
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Written by LAY VICHEKA Friday, 21 November 2008Phnom Penh Post No end in sight for standoff over ‘extraordinary’ Preah Vihear Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN Soldiers look on as the Unesco and Cambodian national flags are raised over Preah Vihear in a ceremony on November 7. AFTER a 17-year wait, Preah Vihear, along with 19 other sites, was
Budget fat to be axed for defence
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Written by Kay Kimsong Friday, 21 November 2008Phnom Penh Post With an increase in the Kingdom's defence spending due next year, CPP lawmakers are pushing for nonessential costs to be reduced and an improvement in revenue collection Photo by: KAY KIMSONG A lawmaker reads a copy of the new budget at a National Assembly debate on Thursday
Cambodia not to raise Preah Vihear issue at ASEAN Summit in Thailand
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Thai foreign minister, Sompong Amornvivat (L) shook hand with Cambodian foreign minister, Hor Namhong (R) during border talks in Phnom Pneh on 13th of October. PHNOM PENH, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia will not list its dispute with Thailand over the ownership of the 900-year-old Preah Vihear Temple into the agenda of the ASEAN Summit next month in Bangkok, Chinese-language newspaper the
Placebo to rock Cambodia's Angkor Wat
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(Left-right) Musicians Steve Hewitt, Stefan Olsdal and Brian Molko from the band "Placebo" pose for a photo at a music festival in 2007, in California. Placebo are to headline the first rock concert at Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex, putting years of catering to their fans' teenage angst behind them to speak out against human trafficking. (AFP/Getty
Falling Crop Prices Threaten Boom in Small Farms
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The Wall Street JournalNovember 18, 2008 BANLUNG, Cambodia -- A few years ago, this dusty frontier town was little more than a junction of dirt tracks in the jungle, with a handful of wooden buildings and beat-up old cars. Then global crop prices shot up, and Banlung became a boomtown.Farmers swarmed in and cleared land to plant rubber, soybeans and other cash crops. In similar ways, small
Night Owl: Food is beautiful at Spice Monkey
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Fallen leader mourned
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Saukam Khoy, who led Cambodia for 11 days in 1975, died at 93 By Jennifer Torres Record Staff Writer November 21, 2008 STOCKTON - Funeral services began Thursday for the last man to serve as Cambodia's president before Khmer Rouge forces took control of his country and launched a devastating campaign of persecution.Saukam Khoy, who had been living in Stockton
Cambodian Finance Stable But Stock Market Plans May Wait - PM
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PHNOM PENH (AFP)--Cambodian premier Hun Sen said Friday the country's banking sector was stable despite the global financial crisis, but plans to set up a national stock exchange could be delayed.The prime minister said the state of the country's finance industry was "in a stable position which is not worrisome" because Cambodia "has not yet got a stock market.""If there is no stock market, there
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Cambodian Foreign Ministry’s reply to Thailand’s protest
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the 1907 map, which was used in the court case in 1962 in which Cambodia won the ownership of the Preah Vihear temple from Thailand, shows that the Preah Vihear temple and the sites of the clashes (red spots) on 15th October took place deep inside Khmer territories. Radio Free AsiaBy Mondul Keo 20th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationCambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 20th
World's poorest nations call for more aid amid global financial woes
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Mr. Cham Prasidh.SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AFP) — The world's poorest countries on Thursday called on rich nations to continue giving aid despite the global financial crisis.The appeal from trade ministers and representatives from nearly 50 Least Developed Countries ended two days of talks in Cambodia's tourist hub Siem Reap to discuss trade and the credit crunch.Jointly organised by the UN Industrial
Security forces in Cambodia forcibly evict 300 families
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© Licadho">Home destroyed by fire during the forced eviction of 300 families in Anlong Krom village, south Cambodia, November 2008© Licadho© Licadho">Cambodian security forces checkpoint, November 2008© Licadho 20 November 2008 Security forces in Kampot
Cambodia holds land deal talks
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Pm Hun Sen (L) with Kuwaiti PM Sheik Al-Sabah during the latter's visit to Cambodia on 3rd August, 2008.By Raphael Minder in Hong KongPublished: November 20 2008 function floatContent(){var paraNum = "3" paraNum = paraNum - 1;var tb = document.getElementById('floating-con');var nl = document.getElementById('floating-target');if(tb.getElementsByTagName("div").length> 0){if (
Placebo to perform at Cambodian temple
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Caption: Kerry ‘Krucial’ Brothers and Alicia Keyes. B.E.T.Awards 2007 held at The ShrineBand to play South-East Asian charity gig Placebo are set to play a gig at an ancient temple called Ankgor Wat in Cambodia on December 7.The band will perform at the MTV Exit concert, which is aiming to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking.It will be the first ever rock
Placebo Fights Trafficking
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(Left-right) Musicians Steve Hewitt, Stefan Olsdal and Brian Molko from the band "Placebo" pose for a photo at a music festival in 2007, in California. Placebo are to headline the first rock concert at Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex, putting years of catering to their fans' teenage angst behind them to speak out against human trafficking. (AFP/Getty
DJ Ano appears live on TV3, fresh-faced and injury-free
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Written by Meas Sokchea Thursday, 20 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Her appearance dispells more than a week of gruesome reports about an alleged razor attack by a government official's jealous wife Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN A healthy, happy DJ Ano appears on TV3 on Wednesday. TELEVISION presenter DJ Ano on Wednesday put to rest more
Hok Lundy's family to buy crash site
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Written by May Titthara Thursday, 20 November 2008Phnom Penh Post The former National Police chief's relatives will erect a monument to the late top cop Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN A military police officer lifts a photograph of Hok Lundy at a ceremony commemorating the late National Police chief on Saturday. RELATIVES of the late
Police Chief seen as 'hero' to students
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Written by May Titthara Thursday, 20 November 2008Phnom Penh PostDESPITE controversy over his track record on human rights, the late Hok Lundy (pictured) will be mourned by students in his native Svay Rieng province, who say they worry his death will spell the end for many ambitious educational projects in their area."We saw him as our second father because of all the help he gave to us
Fresh tensions over temple
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Written by Brendan Brady and Sam Rith Thursday, 20 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Following a flag-raising ceremony on November 7, Thailand seems likely to backtrack on previous support for Cambodia's claim to Preah Vihear Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN A CMAC deminer rests at Preah Vihear temple on November 7. CAMBODIA'S flag-raising
Rockers Placebo to play anti-slavery gig at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
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(Left-right) Musicians Steve Hewitt, Stefan Olsdal and Brian Molko from the band "Placebo" BANGKOK (AFP) — Alternative guitar band Placebo are to headline the first rock concert at Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex, putting years of catering to their fans' teenage angst behind them to speak out against human trafficking.The December 7 gig, held as part an of an MTV Exit campaign, will
Cambodia will not 'wage war' with Thailand over border: PM
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Graphic fact file on the Preah Vihear temple, site of border spat between Cambodia and Thailand PHNOM PENH (AFP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday repeated his country would not "wage war" with neighbouring Thailand over a long-running border dispute that erupted into violence last month.The premier urged patience from both sides as negotiators attempt to demarcate an agreed border
Cambodia won't declare war: PM Hun Sen
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(BangkokPost.com) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) affirmed that Cambodia will not declare war against Thailand even though both countries have yet to settle the border dispute near Preah Vihear temple, which let to gunfights in October. “Cambodia will not make war with any countries because Cambodia has had war experience and the country needed many years to recover. The political
Cambodia depends on bilateral mechanism to settle border dispute with Thailand
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(Xinhua) - The bilateral mechanism between Cambodia and Thailand can facilitate both sides to settle their months-long border dispute, Chinese-language newspaper the Jian Hua Daily today quoted an official as saying.However, the time is not ripe yet, as Thailand has to cope with its political turmoil first, Phay Siphan (pictured), secretary of state of the Cambodian Council of Ministers, told
PM: Cambodia not to wage war against Thailand
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia won't start a war against Thailand, although both sides have border dispute unsolved and an armed clash occurred at the border in October, Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) said Thursday at a scholarship-awarding ceremony. "We don't wage war against any country. We knew war clearly because we used to have civil war. And we took years to seek peace
Khmer Rouge photo exhibition opens in Cambodia
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In this photo released by Hedda Ekerwald, Gunnar Bergstrom, a former Swedish leftist, posesfor a picture at an abandoned market in Kampong Cham province in eastern Cambodia during a visit at the invitation of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1978. Bergstrom supported the late dictator Pol Pot's denial of international accusations that the Khmer Rouge regime was committing atrocities against the
RIGHTS-CAMBODIA: Khmer Rouge Through Blinkered Eyes
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By Andrew Nette Swedish activist Bergstrom supported the Khmer Rouge regime but regrets it. Credit:Andrew Nette/IPS PHNOM PENH, Nov 20 (IPS) - When Gunnar Bergstrom stepped off the plane into the sweltering heat of the Cambodian capital in August 1978, he did not even begin to suspect the fate that had befallen the country whose struggle he had supported from afar. Part of a delegation from
Local Toyota sales down almost 50pc as crisis hits Cambodia
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Written by Nguon Sovan and Hor Hab Thursday, 20 November 2008Phnom Penh Post More sales drops expected in coming year as a worsening economy keeps buyers from opening up their wallets for new cars 10% cut in outlet’s expensesCambodia's sole Toyota distributor says it will not layoff staff but will cut expenses by a tenth after
Pupils raise £1,000 for kids in Cambodia
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SARAH Johnston (left), youth and publicity officer for SAO Cambodia, collects a cheque from students Martin Handley, Tanya Sullivan and Jennifer Amesbury. Published Date: 20 November 2008STUDENTS have done their bit to aid children on the other side of the world by handing £1,000 over to charity.Trinity
Cambodia to attend Asean summit
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Mr. Son Chhay.Written by MAY TITTHARA Thursday, 20 November 2008Phnom Penh PostCAMBODIA will not boycott next month's Asean Summit in Chiang Mai, despite the ongoing border dispute with Thailand, senior government officials said Wednesday."We will not boycott the summit in December because we regard this [border] problem as a Cambodian and Thai dispute," said Council of Ministers
Mechanical alarm forces Chinese aircraft to make emergency landing
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SHANGHAI, Nov.20 (Xinhua) -- A Shanghai Airlines Boeing 737 with 149 passengers aboard was forced to make an emergency landing in south China's Hainan island on Wednesday while on a scheduled flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The airline said a "mechanical failure" occurred at around 11:22 p.m. on flight FM 833 and the aircraft was forced to land at Meilan International
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thailand won’t allow Cambodia to build roads leading to Preah Vihear temple
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Everyday.com19th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationMr. Ros Chantraboth, vice-president of the Royal Cambodian Academy, said in a seminar in Phnom Penh on Tuesday that the Veal Entry area is located inside Khmer territory and is an important route to Preah Vihear temple, so he thinks that Thailand will not easily allow Cambodia to build roads along this stretch of lands to connect
VJ Ano appeared on local TV to clear the rumours
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VJ Ano pictured on 10th November, 2008.Radio Free AsiaBy Moeung Tum19th November, 2008Translated from kher by KhmerizationVJ Ano has appeared for the first time on a local TV on Wednesday at 6pm local time to show her face to the public and she denied the rumours that she was attacked by razor blades as reported by local media.VJ Ano’s face, as seen through her appearance on TV3, has not shown
Cambodia urges unity among poor nations on trade
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) said Wednesday poor countries like his must continue speaking with one voice in the Doha round of global trade talks to ensure their competitiveness with developed countries.He also lashed out at wealthy nations for maintaining trade barriers that hurt poor countries, such as farm subsidies and high food safety standards."
Poor nations meet in Cambodia to discuss trade, financial woes
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Hun Sen SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AFP) — Poor countries must use trade as a tool to survive the financial crisis gripping richer nations, Cambodia's premier told a meeting of officials from developing countries Wednesday.Trade ministers and representatives from nearly 50 nations under the Least Developed Countries grouping gathered for two days of talks in Cambodia's northwestern tourist town of
World's poorest nations meet in Cambodia
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As trade officials from the 21 APEC nations gather for their high profile meeting in Peru, their counterparts from the world's poorest countries are doing the same in Cambodia.The two-day ministerial meeting of 49 least developed countries will discuss ways for poorer nations to integrate into the global trade system.On the agenda is the "aid for trade" mechanism and ways to speed up poverty
Cambodia supports WTO director general for new term
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PHNOM PENH, Nov 19, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- SLDDF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Cambodia supports World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Pascale Lamy to work at his current position for a new term, said Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) on Wednesday."Thus he can continue to join the efforts of solving the problems that the least developed countries (LDC) are facing," he
Buddhist monk 'confesses' to rape of British tourist
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A Buddhist monk has been arrested for allegedly raping a British tourist in Cambodia. By Thomas Bell, South East Asia Correspondent Last Updated: 19 Nov 2008 According to police the 39-year-old victim was trembling with fear when she reached the police station to report the attack on Tuesday afternoon. The monk, 17-year-old Thorn Sophoan,
Blogger Gary Arndt Visits Thai-Cambodian Conflict Zone
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Industry: Blog, Travel Gary Arndt, author of the Internet’s most popular travelogue, blurs the distinction between traditional journalism and blogging by making a trek to a disputed border zone where few mainstream journalists have dared to go. Phnom, Cambodia (PRunderground) November 17, 2008 – One year and a half into his around the world trip, Gary Arndt, author of the internet’s
Written by Meas sochea and Brendan Brady Wednesday, 19 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Bangkok cries foul, claiming Cambodian officials violated Thailand's sovereignty during a November 7 temple ceremony Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN A Cambodian Unesco Commission flag flies over Preah Vihear temple. THE Thai government has lodged an official
Cambodian workers ask for pay parity with Vietnam builders
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Written by Soeun Say Wednesday, 19 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Cambodian construction workers have hit out at the higher wages typically paid to their Vietnamese counterparts, asking for similar pay for similar work."We work the same as Vietnamese construction workers but we get smaller wages," said Chub Chom, the chief of construction
Rights groups criticise RCAF's involvement in Kampot eviction
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Written by Cheang Sokha and Sebastian Strangio Wednesday, 19 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Government claims that locals were squatting illegally on state land and needed to be moved, but rights monitors say violence not excusedLOCAL rights groups have condemned the destruction of 300 homes in Kampot's Anlong Krom village, saying the use of
Villagers say troops torched 300 homes
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Written by Cheang Sokha and Sebastian Strangio Wednesday, 19 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Villagers living on disputed land near Bokor National Park violently evicted for the second time in six months, say human rights groupsHUNDREDS of families are homeless after their violent eviction from their village on the outskirts of Bokor National
Cambodia urges unity among poor nations on trade
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (pictured) said Wednesday poor countries like his must continue speaking with one voice in the Doha round of global trade talks to ensure their competitiveness with developed countries.He also lashed out at wealthy nations for maintaining trade barriers that hurt poor countries, such as farm subsidies and high food safety standards."
Cambodia stresses security, education in 2009 budget
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- A draft of the 2009 national budget indicates that the Cambodian government intends to increase funding for the country's defense and education sectors, English-language newspaper the Cambodia Daily said on Wednesday. The 2009 national budget totals 1.8 billion U.S. dollars, 19 percent of which, or 223 million dollars, will be reserved for national defense and
Cambodian monk arrested, defrocked for tourist rape: police
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A Cambodian Buddhist monk has been arrested and defrocked for allegedly raping a British woman at a tourist site. PHNOM PENH (AFP) — A 17-year-old Buddhist monk has been arrested and defrocked for allegedly raping a British woman at a tourist site in Cambodia's northwest, police said Wednesday.Thorn Sophoan, a monk for just one month, was held on Tuesday after a 39-year-old British woman accused
Cambodia not to boycott ASEAN Summit in Thailand
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The bilateral armed clash at the border area in October will not stop Cambodia from attending the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Thailand, Chinese-language newspaper the Jian Hua Daily on Wednesday quoted an official as saying. "We will not boycott the summit in December, even as we have border dispute," Phay Siphan, secretary of state of the Cambodian Council of
Cambodia needs a neutral police force
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By Lao Mong HayColumn: Rule by Fear Published: November 19, 2008 Hong Kong, China — Cambodia’s national police commissioner, Gen. Hok Lundy, was killed in a helicopter crash on Nov. 9, Cambodia’s National Day. Hok was a member of both the Central Committee and Standing Committee of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and a close ally and senior advisor to
Cambodia depends on bilateral mechanism to settle border dispute with Thailand
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 19 — The bilateral mechanism between Cambodia and Thailand can facilitate both sides to settle their months-long border dispute, Chinese-language newspaper the Jian Hua Daily on Wednesday quoted an official as saying. However, the time is not ripe yet, as Thailand has to cope with its political turmoil first, Phay Siphan,(pictured), secretary of state of the Cambodian Council of
A lifeline to Cambodia's poor
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Written by Camilla Bjerrekaer Wednesday, 19 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Fully equipped floating outpatient dental and medical clinic provides free care and education to people in Kampong Cham and Kandal provinces Photo by: Camilla Bjerrekaer Li Afini, 13, is examined by dentist Rick Northen. A piece of the tooth has been causing her
Travel blog: Cambodia's Khmer Rouge and prison S-21
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S-21 Prison, CambodiaWednesday, 19 Nov 2008Nick Claxton has never ventured outside of Europe before but a combination of too many years in London, a lack of proper responsibilities and an unhealthy admiration for Michael Palin now means he is spending a year travelling the globe. A terminally-disorganised 24-year-old taking on the world - solo. Here is his 20th blog entry:Leaving the Angkor
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Thai asked the Cambodian authority to evict the Cambodian people from the Preah Vihear areas
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In mid June, 2008 a group of Thai nationalists staged a protest in front of the Preah Vihear temple asking the Thai army to evict the Cambodians from their village near the Preah Vihear temple. On the 15th of July, 2008, three Thai protesters jumped fence into Cambodian territories and were arrested by the Khmer border guards which culminated into the Thai invasion of the Preah Vihear areas where
Hor Namhong’s law suit against Sam Rainsy in a Cambodian court has been temporarily shelved awaiting the verdict of the French court
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Mr. Hor Namhong (L) and Mr. Sam Rainsy (R).Reaksmei Kampuchea newspaper18th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationThe seven month-old defamation and disinformation law suit, derived from an article published by the opposition newspaper the Khmer Conscience and which was lodged by Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong against Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy, has been temporarily
A Rejection of Photos, Not the Photographer
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By Pich Samnang, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 18 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 18 November 2008 (1.31 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 18 November 2008 (1.31 MB) - Listen (MP3) Gunnar Bergstrom on Monday toured the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where his "
Khmer Rouge Reenactment Filming Begins
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By Kong Sothanarith, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 18 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 18 November 2008 (1.00 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 18 November 2008 (1.00 MB) - Listen (MP3) A new documentary will ask Khmer Rouge survivors to reenact their
Former Rebels Could Confront Each Other
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By Sok Khemara, VOA Khmer Original report from Washington 18 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 18 November 2008 (1.31 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 18 November 2008 (1.31 MB) - Listen (MP3) Prison chief Kaing Kek Iev, or Duch, could confront Khmer Rouge ideologue Nuon
Is Pakistan Obama's Cambodia?
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"Perils of Pakistan" was first published by National Journal on Nov. 17, 2008; the original is available by clicking here, and the text is reproduced below. "Perils of Pakistan" by George C. Wilson President-elect Obama has committed himself to stepping up the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. It is not an overstatement to say that he will risk his whole presidency, and perhaps even
Three former Khmer Rouge leaders to remain in custody: court
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Khieu Samphan in one of his court appearances. PHNOM PENH (AFP) — Former Khmer Rouge head of state and two other regime ministers will remain in custody of Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court for at least another year, a court official said Tuesday.Investigating judge You Bunleng said they had on Tuesday decided to renew former head of state Khieu Samphan's detention -- due to expire Wednesday --
Cambodia's Inflation Rate Declines in October
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Monday, November 17, 2008 (Source: Xinhua News Agency - CEIS) Cambodia's inflation rate declines in October PHNOM PENH, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's consumer price index grew by 18.12 percent from October 2007 to October 2008, marking a decrease of inflation rate this year, national media said on Tuesday. The inflation rate stood at 22 percent in August and
Cambodian hotel is a poster child for responsible tourism
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Michael Wuitchuk , For the Calgary HeraldThink of Egypt, and the great pyramids come to mind. With France it is wine and the odd surly waiter, while London and Big Ben go together like a pint and fish and chips.OK, now think of Thailand and Cambodia; do you think of beaches and the Angkor temples? Perhaps, especially if you stay within the tourist bubble. Look a little closer and
Winnipegger named top volunteer for work in Cambodia
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A Winnipeg man who created a charity to help children who live in a dump in Cambodia has been honoured as National Volunteer of the Year by a local Canadian company. Gerry Valois, a chartered accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada’s Winnipeg office, was presented with $10,000 for his charity, Canodia. Canodia helps that country’s Centre for Children’s Happiness get more space to
Falling Crop Prices Threaten Boom In Small Farms
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BANLUNG, Cambodia -- A few years ago, this dusty frontier town was little more than a junction of dirt tracks in the jungle, with a handful of wooden buildings and beat-up old cars. Then global crop prices shot up, and Banlung became a boomtown. Farmers swarmed in and cleared land to plant rubber, soybeans and other cash crops. In similar ways, small farmers in many other countries, such as
Police say no investigation into DJ Ano 'disappearance'
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Written by Meas Sokchea Tuesday, 18 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Local magazine claims the popular TV presenter returned to Cambodia last week unharmed despite reported razor attack Photo by: HIM VICHET DJ Ano poses for the camera in a photograph timestamped on November 10. POLICE have no plans to investigate the alleged attack on
PM cancels Kampot trip, citing storm fears
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Written by VONG SOKHENG Tuesday, 18 November 2008Phnom Penh PostPRIME Minister Hun Sen (pictured) has cancelled a trip to the coastal province of Kampot, citing fears of a tropical storm that is set to sweep through southern Cambodia this week.Hun Sen was scheduled to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kamchay hydropower dam in Kampot today but expressed concerns about safety in the wake
Opposition complaints irk premier
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Hun Sen (R) talks to Sam Rainsy (L).Written by Cheang Sokha and Vong Sokheng Tuesday, 18 November 2008Phnom Penh PostHun Sen warns Sam Rainsy lawmakers their seats at riskPRIME Minister Hun Sen has threatened to expel Sam Rainsy Party lawmakers from the National Assembly if they continue accusing him of backing out of an agreement to formally recognise the role of the political opposition.Hun
UN legal chief to travel to Cambodia for talks
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Phnom Penh - UN Assistant Secretary-General Peter Taksoe-Jensen will travel to Cambodia this week to discuss the country's troubled Khmer Rogue tribunal with Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, national media reported on Tuesday.Taksoe-Jensen requested the meeting amid ongoing allegations of corruption on the Cambodian side of the UN-backed court, the Phnom Penh Post reported.The tribunal was
Cambodia's inflation rate declines in October
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's consumer price index grew by 18.12 percent from October 2007 to October 2008, marking a decrease of inflation rate this year, national media said on Tuesday. The inflation rate stood at 22 percent in August and 20 percent in September, according to official figures. While prices remain high compared with last year, some price
$9m of fake drugs seized in Asia
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5-month operation saw 27 arrests and 200 raids in China and S-E Asia PHNOM PENH: Interpol said it
Repentant Khmer Rouge fan returns
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By Guy De Launey BBC News, Phnom Penh CHARITY: LB-based group Hearts Without Boundaries has arranged life-altering surgery for Vy Soksamnang, 11 months.By Greg Mellen, Staff WriterArticle Launched: 16th November, 2008 var requestedWidth = 0; if(requestedWidth < requestedwidth =" 300;">Ratha Pang, left, is overcome with emotion as her aunt, Lim La,
Rachel Hurley Learns Khmer
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Visiting Alumna works in Cambodian literacy effort Emily Kantner 17th November, 2008 function goPage(newindex) { currentLocation = getThisPage(); cleanedLocation = ''; // If this is an SHTML request. if (currentLocation.indexOf(".shtml") > -1) { // Detect if this is a request that already has a page specification. if (currentLocation.indexOf("-page") > -1) {
Transplant survivor sick over lending law
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Photo by Angela Rowlings TOUGH BREAK: Boran Yi Armstrong fell behind on credit-card payments due to kidney transplant surgery. That could cost her a mortgage broker’s license due to a new state law requiring brokers to pass credit checks. May not get broker licenseBy Jerry KronenbergThe Boston HeraldBoran Yi Armstrong survived Cambodia’s “killing
Monday, November 17, 2008
A Brief Biography of Gen. Hok Lundy - part one
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Radio Free AsiaBy Chea Makara17th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationNational Police Commissioner, Gen. Hok Lundy, (pictured) has died in a helicopter crash on the night of the 9th of November, 2008 at the age of 51.Gen. Hok Lundy was married to Mrs. Men Pheakdei and he has 5 children, among them there are 3 sons and 2 daughters.According to the dictionary of the history of
Premier Lost Ally, Not Power, in Chief's Crash
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By Pin Sisovann, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 17 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 16 November 2008 (1.69 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 16 November 2008 (1.69 MB) - Listen (MP3) The late Hok Lundy is pictured directly behind Prime Minister Hun Sen as the
‘Same Positions’ at Temple Following Talks
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By Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 14 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 14 November 2008 (852 KB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 14 November 2008 (852 KB) - Listen (MP3) Preah Vihear templeSoldiers had not moved from their positions near Preah
Hun Sen: Neth Savoeun was specialized to be the national police commissioner since he was born ... not because he's Hun Sen's nephew-in-law -sic!-
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In the executive branch, “I am the one who decides” of transfers and nominations: Hun Sen17 November 2008By Duong SokhaKa-setUnofficial translation from French by Tola Ek for Ki-MediaClick here to read the article in FrenchClick here to read the article in KhmerOn Monday 17 November, Prime minister Hun Sen denied rumors spread by the local news media according to which Kep Chuktema, the governor
CPC delegation wraps up visit to Cambodia
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up its goodwill visit to Cambodia here on Monday after meetings senior government and ruling party leaders, and will depart on Tuesday morning. During the visit, the delegation led by Zhang Gaoli, member of the CPC Central Committee's Political Bureau and CPC Secretary of Tianjin Municipality, met with
CAMBODIA: Arsenic in Mekong putting 1.7 million at risk
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Photo: Tharum Bun/IRIN A child dives into the Mekong River in Cambodia, where millions of nearby residents are at risk of dangerous ailments due to arsenic poisoningPHNOM PENH, 17 November 2008 (IRIN) - Arsenic contamination of the Mekong River and
PREAH VIHEAR: Council wants tougher stance
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Bangkok PostThe National Economic and Social Advisory Council has urged the government to take a stronger approach with Cambodia for encroaching on Thai soil and to take action against some international bodies they say unfairly favoured Cambodia's registration of the Preah Vihear temple as a world heritage site. Suwanchai Saengsuk-iem, the secretary to the council's working group on the Preah
Talk of PPenh gov's dismissal rejected
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Written by Sheang Sokha Monday, 17 November 2008Phnom Penh PostOFFICIALS have moved to quash rumours that Phnom Penh Governor Kep Chuktema (pictured) has been removed from his post, saying the news is a hoax deliberately designed to stir up confusion.The rumours emerged shortly after the end of the annual Water Festival, when an unidentified source close to Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed Kep
Rain stops important border road works
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Written by Thet Sambath Monday, 17 November 2008Phnom Penh Post NINE kilometres of road works from Preah Vihear's Kou village to Ta Moan Thom temple have been postponed due to flooding and rain, officials said Sunday."We can't build the road due to the ongoing rain. We have postponed it until the rain stops," said military engineer Kvan
Cambodia inaugurates 1st ethanol factory to produce bio-fuel
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PONGNEA LEU, Cambodia, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia opened its first ethanol factory to generate bio-fuel from cassava flour here on Monday. "This is the first ethanol factory in Cambodia and it will become the market place of cassava product for local farmers," Prime Minister Hun Sen said at the opening ceremony of the pioneer venture invested by the MH Bio-energy Group of South Korea.
ADB: Food aid well-used in Cambodia
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called the first phase of its 40 million U.S. dollars emergency food program a success, state media reported Monday. "This assistance is making a very real difference in the lives of Cambodia's most vulnerable," ADB country director Arjun Goswami was quoted by the Phnom Penh Post as saying. He added that the program had
Chinese top political advisor to visit Jordan, Turkey, Laos, Cambodia
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BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will pay official friendly visits to Jordan, Turkey, Laos and Cambodia from November 23 to December 6. Jia will pay the visits at the invitations of Zaid Al Rifaee, president of Jordan's Senate, Turkish Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan, Sisavat
Interpol Seizes $6.65 Million in Counterfeit Drugs
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By Simeon Bennett Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Interpol seized more than $6.65 million of counterfeit medicines against malaria, HIV and tuberculosis in Southeast Asia and made 27 arrests, disrupting the region's fake drug trade for the second time in three years. The haul, part of a five-month investigation called Operation Storm across Cambodia,
Siem Reap Airways blacklisted
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PHNOM PENH - THE European Commission has added Cambodia's Siem Reap Airways to a safety blacklist that bars carriers from flying to the 27-nation bloc, a statement said on Monday. The executive branch of the European Union issues periodic lists of airlines from around the world that it says do not meet its safety standards and cannot travel to EU countries. 'The commission has imposed an
IT forum boosts ties with Korean firms
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Written by Hor Hab and May Kunmakara Monday, 17 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Mobile technology centre agreed on during visit of 13 South Korean companies to Phnom PenhSOUTH Korean investors are keen to expand information and technology ties with Cambodia, sector officials said last week following a forum that brought Korean companies
Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region
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Tropical Storm Noul is forecast to hit Vietnam on Tuesday, but is expected to weaken to a tropical depression as it advances across southern Vietnam and Cambodia. The storm will slam the region with heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, strong winds and waves up to 11 feet (3 meters) tall.(AP) - Noul is expected to strengthen again to a tropical storm once it crosses into the warm waters of the Gulf
Chinese delegation arrives for trade, aid talks with ruling CPP
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Written by Sebastian Strangio Monday, 17 November 2008Phnom Penh Post The visit by a Chinese Communist Party delegation aims to strengthen ties with the Kingdom's Cambodian People's Party Photo by: TRACEY SHELTON Heng Samrin (centre) at the Water Festival last week. A CHINESE Communist Party (CCP) delegation was to arrive in Phnom Penh
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The latest military situation in Preah Vihear: The Thai side reinforces troops and they began digging new trenches
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Picture of Thai troops digging new trenches in the frontline. (Photo: Samnang)Koh Santepheap newspaper16th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationDespite calm along the disputed borders at Preah Vihear, the Thai side is still reinforcing the troops and their troops began digging new trenches. According to sources from the Khmer troops in the frontline, on the 12th of November, about
Thailand protested against the raising of Unesco flags at Preah Vihear temple
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(L-R): Unesco flag, World Heritage flag and a Cambodian flag which were raised on 7th of November in the Preah Vihear complex.By MayarithRadio Free Asia16th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationThe raising of the Unesco flags and the Khmer Kathen ceremony at Wat Keo Sekha Kirisvarak have enraged Thailand which led it to lodge a strong protest.Radio Free Asia’s reporter based in
Theories behind Thaksin's divorce
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Thaksin on his brief return to Thailand on the 28th of February, 2008.PRADIT RUANGDITBangkok PostThe divorce between former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Khunying Potjaman may not need to be justified as his personal spokesman Pongthep Thepkanchana has suggested.Yet, it has been interpreted in different ways. One theory has it that Thaksin and Khunying Potjaman are still on good terms but
Buddha-shaped termite nests in Cambodia
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Agence France-Presse 16th November, 2008 PHNOM PENH--Hundreds of devout Cambodians have flocked to see five unusually shaped termite nests that look like seated figures of Buddha, witnesses said Sunday. The iconic insect homes appeared on the cement floor of 56-year-old Kuong Keo Ry's house near Phnom Penh, shortly before a traditional
Forgotten for 400 years, Angkor is a tribute to civilization and nature
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A visitor is dwarfed by the carved image at the Bayon, a temple at the Angkor complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A dancer at Angkor Wat, the amazing palace and temple complex in the middle of the Cambodia jungle.Story and Photos by ELLEN CREAGER FREE PRESS TRAVEL WRITER November 16, 2008SIEM REAP, Cambodia-- For something so ancient, the rock face
What to know if you go to Angkor
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Getting thereFly into Siem Reap's 2-year-old Angkor International Airport from nearby Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; or Singapore. No direct flights from the U.S.VisaNeeded but easy to obtain through Cambodia's e-visa program. Get it before arrival for $25 at http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/e-visa/vindex.aspx.LodgingMost hotels in Siem Reap are new and less than a mile from the
Swede apologizes for sympathizing with Khmer Rouge
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In this photo released by Hedda Ekerwald, Gunnar Bergstrom, a former Swedish communist, in white shirt, meets with Cambodian villagers during his visit to Cambodia at the invitation of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1978. Bergstrom supported the late dictator Pol Pot's denial of international accusations that the Khmer Rouge regime was committing atrocities against the Cambodian people during its
Afghanistan
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By Nathan Olivarez-Giles November 16, 2008 Growing up in Santa Ana, San Sim could usually be found with an animal nearby.He had snakes, dogs, cats, chickens, scorpions, lizards, fish and an ant farm, as well as many other pets, said his sister, Serene Sim. "When he was in high
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Rumours of the sacking Governor Kep Chutema and replacing him with Mr. Pa Socheatvong has caused a stir
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Kampuchea Thmey Newspaper15th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationNews of the sacking of Governor Kep Chutema (pictured) on the morning of 12th November, and that he was replaced by Deputy Governor Pa Socheatvong, has caused a stir. The source of the rumours has said that they hear this story from one of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s confidants.Whether this information is credible or
CAMBODIA Youth Dance Troupe With Disabled Members Tours Spain
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November 14, 2008 BATTAMBANG, Cambodia (UCAN) -- A Church-organized traditional Khmer dance troupe that includes physically disabled children and teenagers recently went on a six-week tour of Spain. Monsignor Enrique Figaredo, apostolic prefect of Battambang, organized the tour for the Dance Group of Tahen, based in Tahen, outside
DJ Ano is the fifth attack victim of a love triangle jealousy
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By Kim Pov Sotton15th November, 2008Radio free AsiaTranslated from Khmer by KhmerizationActress DJ Ano (pictured) is the fifth victim of a jealousy attack because of a love triangle with the husband of a powerful lady.Actress Suon Pheakdei or DJ Ano was reportedly named as missing in the past few days by a human right organisation Adhoc after razor blade attacks on her a few days earlier.Mr. Chan
Thailand's deposed PM Thaksin divorces wife: spokesman
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A doormat depicting former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Pojaman in BangkokSaturday, November 15, 2008BANGKOK (AFP) — Ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife of 32 years have divorced, his spokesman said Saturday.Thai newspapers reported that the divorce was finalised at the Thai consulate in Hong Kong on Friday, but Thaksin's spokesman Phongthep Thepkanjana said
Cambodian FM names 9 new ambassadors
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Minister Hor Namhong has named new ambassadors to nine countries, including Kuwait, which is to receive Cambodia's first diplomatic posting there, and Japan, where the minister's son Hor Moniroath is expected to head the Cambodian mission, state media reported Saturday. The Japanese government had been notified of the appointment, which is awaiting the
Thailand protests Cambodia over religious ceremony at disputed temple
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Gen. Hing Bunheang (middle), commander of Prime Minister Hun Sen's Bodyguard Unit, made donations to the monks during the Kathen ceremony.BANGKOK, Nov 15 (TNA) - Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest against Cambodian authorities who performed a religious ceremony at a temple located in Thai territory. In an Aide-Memoire dated November 13, the Thai government protested
Budget Travel, Water and Moon Festival @ Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Posted by: steviegoh It has been a while since I last updated my blog as I could hardly get the time to write blogs as I was in Cambodia. Anyway I am now back in action with some tips and guide for people who intend to travel but still have budget constraint. This will be a great destination for you. Below is a list of DO’s
Court won't annul marriage that man says wasn't consummated
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Denturist married to much younger woman from Cambodia claims she used him to enter CanadaGerry Bellett, Vancouver SunPublished: Saturday, November 15, 2008A 53-year-old Surrey denturist who went to his native Cambodia to find a wife and married a 19-year-old in 2006, only for her to run away within a week of arriving in Canada, has failed to have the marriage annulled.Chhun Lim testified in New
Cross border trade shows VN demand for high quality rice
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15th November, 2008VietNamNet Bridge - Long lines of motor-tricycles loaded with large bags of rice are parked near the Xuan To Bridge in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang that lies on the border with Cambodia. These tricycles have transported rice from Cambodia into Vietnam and are waiting for traders to collect it. Motor-tricycles loaded with large bags of Cambodian and Thai rice park
Cambodian property values dropping
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Cambodia's land prices have fallen by up to 25 per cent from a historic peak in June amid the global financial crisis and a border dispute with Thailand that scared off investors.President of National Valuers Association of Cambodia, Sung Bonna, says the land prices countrywide dropped between 20 to 25 per cent by early November.Prices reached as high as $US5,000 per square metre in June in prime
Tour operators laud Cambodia visa exemption
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Passport holders from Viet Nam and Cambodia will be exempt from visa requirements to travel in either country. The agreement was signed between the two countries last week. Travel firms in HCM City said the number of locals travelling to Cambodia has been increasing, and will be further bolstered once the visa agreement takes effect. The majority of local visitors travel via the Moc Bai border
Friday, November 14, 2008
Police Chief’s University Worries After Loss
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By Chun Sakada, VOA KhmerOriginal report from Phnom Penh14 November 2008When late police chief Hok Lundy (pictured) died in a helicopter crash Sunday, he left behind a multi-million dollar legacy, Svay Rieng University, and students here say they are now worried their academic futures will be jeopardized.The death of Hok Lundy, who suffered heavy criticism for his human rights record but was a
Kathen Ceremonies Held in Wat Keo Sekha Kirisvarak or Wat Prasat Preah Vihear Pagoda
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The top picture: Gen. Hing Bunheang made donations to the monks and bottom picture: the monks receiving donations of consumption goods.( Photos by Vontha).Koh Santepheap Newspaper14th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationPreah Vihear: In the morning of the 12th of November, two Kathen ceremonies were organised by Samdech Hun Sen and Lady Bun Rany Hun Sen in associations with some
Khmer Literacy Project 2007-2008 Report in Khmer Language
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Dear All Supporters of Khmer Literacy Project,I have finished up the KLP 2007-2008 Report for your information. I do hope that you support to KLP will continue to the next and next year ahead of us. We do hope to do more to children not just Khmer children in Surin but to Khmer children lliving along the corridor with Thailand. We do hope to expand our work and we will work hard to bring more
Neth Savoeun: It doesn’t matter if he is a nephew-in-law of the prime minister, what matters is he is simply…. the best
Posted on 3:38 PM by svdfbd
Reaksmei Kampuchea Newspaper14th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationLt-Gen. Neth Savoeun (pictured), Deputy Police Commissioner, has been appointed Police Commissioner in a decree signed by King Sihamoni to replace Gen. Hok Lundy, who was killed in a helicopter crash (on the 9th of November). The news of his appointment thrilled many police officers, despite there are concerns
NCCC decides to probe Samak Cabinet over Preah Vihear joint communiqué
Posted on 3:35 PM by svdfbd
November 14, 2008The NationThe National Counter Corruption Commission resolved Friday to conduct an investigation against 28 members of the Cabinet of former prime minister Samak Sundaravej (pictured) for their part in endorsing a Thai-Cambodian joint communiqué.Somlak Jadkrabuanpol, an NCCC member, said the NCCC would inform the 28 former members of the Samak Cabinet of the charges by Monday.She
Cambodian woman activist given $1.3 million award
Posted on 3:31 PM by svdfbd
November 14, 2008The Associated PressPHNOM PENH, Cambodia: A Cambodian woman activist who has spearheaded her country's battle against sex traffickers is the first recipient of an award from a recently established human rights foundation, the German Embassy announced Friday.The 1 million euro ($1.269 million) award to Somaly Mam (pictured) from the Munich-based Roland Berger Foundation rivals in
EU bans Siem Reap Airways, all Angolan carriers
Posted on 3:28 PM by svdfbd
BRUSSELS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission banned Cambodia's Siem Reap Airways International from operating in the European Union and extended a ban on TAAG Angola Airlines to all carriers certified in Angola, citing safety concerns. The Commission, executive arm of the 27-country EU, on Friday also maintained a ban on all operations of Ukraine Mediterranean Airlines and Ukraine
EU blacklists Cambodia's Siem Reap and all Angolan carriers
Posted on 3:14 PM by svdfbd
By David Kaminski-MorrowCambodia's Siem Reap Airways International and all carriers from Angola have been added to the European Commission's 'blacklist' of banned airlines.But the update, released today, gives no specific information on whether the Commission has acted against any carriers from the European Union.Phnom Penh-based Siem Reap Airways does not operate directly to Europe, but the
Cambodia an increasingly popular destination for expeditions
Posted on 3:10 PM by svdfbd
NP Tribune, SingaporeBy Nuratiqah Bte Ali ⋅ November 15, 2008 ⋅ Floating communities in Chhnoktrou Commune directly use the lake water to cook and to drink. This lady is a grocer. Photo: Yeo Kai Wen School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology Together with two lecturers from the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
Cambodia to host trade talks of least developed countries
Posted on 2:56 PM by svdfbd
November 14, 2008 by pna PHNOM PEHN, Nov. 14 - Cambodia will host a meeting of industry and commerce ministers from around 49 of the world's poorest countries described as the "least developed" from Nov. 19-20 in Siem Reap province. The ministerial meeting is aimed at discussing issues related to international trade and hammering out solutions to common problems faced by
Thailand must use Cambodian maps
Posted on 2:54 AM by svdfbd
Written by Chan Veasna Friday, 14 November 2008Phnom Penh Post Dear Editor,Thailand is not keen on settling border disputes amicably and mutually, but on Thailand's terms. Thailand has consistently reiterated that it will only agree to negotiate based on maps unilaterally drawn by Thailand. In other words, Thailand will not settle the
Preah Vihear as Phra Viharn is totally wrong
Posted on 2:35 AM by svdfbd
Dear creator of this blog..I think the Thai requested to call Preah Vihear as Phra Viharn is totally wrong, because it is a Khmer temple and was built by Khmer kings. Like many other ancient temples in Thailand as well, they all were built by Khmer kings. Preah Vihear and Wat Phu in Laos by Suryavarman I. Phimai in Thailand by Jayavarman VI and Phnum Rung by Suryavarman II. As you are well aware
Temples to get World Heritage inscriptions
Posted on 2:29 AM by svdfbd
Written by Cheang Sokha Friday, 14 November 2008Phnom Penh Post THE government has announced plans to inscribe Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear temples with the date that they were listed as Unesco World Heritage sites, officials say.Phay Siphan, secretary of state at the Council of Ministers, said that the government will inscribe Angkor
Khmer Krom gather in Mekong Delta for festival celebrations
Posted on 2:21 AM by svdfbd
Boat race in Kleang province of Kampuchea Krom. Written by kay kimsongFriday, 14 November 2008Phnom Penh PostLOST LANDSKampuchea Krom covers an area of 89,000 square kilometres in southern Vietnam. The Khmer Kampuchea Krom Foundation claims eight million ethnic Khmers live in the region, facing cultural and religious persecution by the Vietnamese government.Despite government
68,000 poor families of Cambodia receive emergency food assistance from ADB
Posted on 2:11 AM by svdfbd
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Over 68,000 poor families of Cambodia have received emergency food assistance following the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors' approval of the project last month, said an ADB press release here on Friday. "This assistance is making a very real difference in the lives of Cambodia's most vulnerable, particularly its children," said
Cambodia to unveil hybrid rice to interest investors
Posted on 2:08 AM by svdfbd
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- A newly developed Cambodian high-yielding hybrid rice variety will be presented in Kampong Thom province on Monday to interest investors in large-scale cultivation, national media said on Friday. Louis Kek, director of Malaynesia Resources, part of the Malaysian-Cambodian joint venture responsible for the new variety's development, said that his company is
Cambodia, Thailand promise troop withdrawal
Posted on 2:04 AM by svdfbd
WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com 14th November, 2008 Cambodia and Thailand have agreed next month to start marking out disputed parts of their border. Meanwhile, they will also withdraw troops in January to avoid a repeat of last month's armed clashes at the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple. Cambodia and Thailand have agreed next
Gold Coast?
Posted on 1:49 AM by svdfbd
Ron Gluckman, 14th November, 2008 If Martin Kaye gets his way, the Cambodian-Vietnamese coast will be known as the Indochine Riviera. .headglobal_1124_p022_f1 { background-color: #336699; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding:2px;}.borderglobal_1124_p022_f1{ border:1px solid #003366;}.bordercolorglobal_1124_p022_f1 { background-color: #
Thursday, November 13, 2008
BURNING ISSUE: Phra Viharn or Preah Vihear?
Posted on 3:30 PM by svdfbd
Sompong (L) shakes hand with Namhong (R) during the border meeting in Siem Reap on 12th November, 2008.By Supalak Ganjanakhundee The Nation Published on November 14, 2008 Temple name dispute diverts officials from bigger issues The
Bordering on a little temple agreement
Posted on 3:25 PM by svdfbd
Sompong (L) and Namhong (R) talk to the press after the meeting.THANIDA TANSUBHAPOLBangkok PostThe recently ended meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission between Thailand and Cambodia in Siem Reap turned out to be more successful than first thought.Before the meeting, the Thai side did not expect any concrete results because of the border tension. Some even expected a quarrel between those
Exhibit of 1978 ‘Hell’ Photos To Tour Country
Posted on 1:42 PM by svdfbd
By Kong Sothanarith, VOA Khmer Original report from Phnom Penh 13 November 2008 In 1978 photographer Gunnar Bergstrom was shown factories, fields and classrooms, in a Khmer Rouge propaganda effortA Swedish photographer who in 1978 was given a staged tour of the Khmer Rouge’s communist utopia will return to Cambodia for the
‘Hope’ Rings True for Cambodian Author
Posted on 1:39 PM by svdfbd
By Poch Reasey, VOA Khmer Original report from Washington 13 November 2008 Khmer audio aired 8 November (1.01 MB) - Download (MP3) Khmer audio aired 8 November (1.01 MB) - Listen (MP3) A former US ambassador to the United Nations, Sichan Siv, says he is very pleased by the
Cambodia welcomes visa exemption agreement with Vietnam
Posted on 1:36 PM by svdfbd
November 13, 2008 by pna PHNOM PENH, Nov. 13 - Cambodia has welcomed the visa exemption agreement with Vietnam which was signed during a visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Hun Sen early this month. The agreement, expected to come into effect early next year, will create an important impetus for the non-smoking industry's development as well as other services of both
Romania Has Worse Roads than Bulgaria, Albania and Even Cambodia
Posted on 1:33 PM by svdfbd
BalkanTravellers.com 13 November 2008 | The quality of roads in Romania puts the country in 123rd place in the world, behind some less developed African and Asian countries, according to a recently released rank list by the World Economic Forum.Romania is far behind Hungary (in 64th place) and about 20 spots
ASEAN-UN study finds migrants vulnerable to AIDS
Posted on 1:24 PM by svdfbd
Filipina women pass red balloons and the red ribbon emblem, that symbolizes the worldwide crusade against the HIV/AIDSJAKARTA (AFP) — Millions of migrants across Southeast Asia are vulnerable to HIV infection as they lack access to AIDS-related services and legal or social protection, an joint ASEAN-UN report said Thursday.In Thailand, which has more comprehensive data, migrant fishermen showed
Perfect ending to a life-changing trip
Posted on 1:20 PM by svdfbd
Cambodia has the highest percentage of handicapped people in the world. It is common and normal to see people with only one leg hobbling along the roadway. We assisted with the distribution of 1,000 wheelchairs donated by the Latter-Day Saints Church to handicapped individuals. It was a very moving experience to witness the emotions of the many recipients. (Contributed)Mike Morgan
Cambodian TV star saved in Vietnam
Posted on 4:13 AM by svdfbd
13th November, 2008VietNamNet Bridge – The French-Vietnamese (FV) Hospital on Wednesday confirmed that Cambodian television star DJ Ano had been saved and left the hospital. Cambodian TV star DJ Ano DJ Ano or Suon Pheakdei, 26, is the host of channel TV3, Phnom Penh TV. She is a famous TV host, actress and model in Cambodia. Ano was the victim of a brutal jealousy case which has
Hok Lundy loyalist tipped to become next police chief
Posted on 4:07 AM by svdfbd
Photo by: HENG CHIVOAN General Neth Savoeun grieves at Tuesday’s memorial service for Hok Lundy.Written by Sam Rith and Sebastian Strangio Thursday, 13 November 2008Phnom Penh PostNeth Savoeun is only name on the shortlist, police brass say, but the official word has yet to come on his appointment.NATIONAL Police General Neth Savoeun is the most likely successor to top cop Hok Lundy, police
Border talks end with tentative agreement to withdraw troops
Posted on 3:48 AM by svdfbd
Sompong Amornvivat (L) and Hor Namhong (R) talks to the press after their long meeting.Written by Kay Kimsong Thursday, 13 November 2008Phnom Penh PostDrawdown that could ease standoff between Cambodia and Thailand depends on Bangkok accepting a single map to define frontierMAGIC MARKERSCambodia's border commission head Var Kimhong said 29 border markers dividing Cambodia and Thailand are
'Progress' in Thailand-Cambodia row
Posted on 3:42 AM by svdfbd
Tensions near the ancient Preah Vihear temple had threatened to escalate into all-out war [Reuters]
Cambodia to host ministerial trade conference of least developed countries
Posted on 3:41 AM by svdfbd
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia will host a meeting of ministers of industry and commerce from around 49 of the world's poorest countries described as "least developed" on Nov. 19-20 in Siem Reap province to discuss issues related to international trade, a press release said Thursday. The conference aims to search for solutions to common problems faced by the poorest nations in
Cambodia to host annual film festival
Posted on 3:39 AM by svdfbd
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Preparations are under way for the CamboFest, Cambodia's first internationally recognized film festival, to be held in Siem Reap on Dec. 26-30, national media reported Thursday. The three-day festival will show 50 international films, including independent features, documentaries, shorts, animation and films dealing with social issues. The X Bar will
The end of an NGO era in Cambodia
Posted on 3:36 AM by svdfbd
By Craig GuthriePHNOM PENH - With an overwhelming electoral mandate, robust economy and a potential bounty of oil and gas revenues, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen feels in a strong enough position to move against the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which have been a perennial thorn in the strongman's side since he took power more than two decades ago.In late September he called for the
Decks of cards in Cambodia demonstrates culture differences
Posted on 3:31 AM by svdfbd
By Angela Scappatura Paul Snowdon and his wife had been dreaming about quitting their corporate jobs in the U.S. and travelling the world and eventually
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Khmer and Thai foreign ministers met for border talks
Posted on 7:18 PM by svdfbd
Sompong Amornvivat (L) shakes hand with Hor Namhong during border talks in Siem Reap on 12th November, 2008.By Mayarith and Sav Yuth12th November, 2008Translated from Khmer by KhmerizationKhmer and Thai foreign ministers met today in Siem Reap to seek a peaceful resolution of the border issues between the two countries.The meeting between Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong and Thai Foreign
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