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Cambodia, like many Southeast Asian countries, enjoyed a golden era of popular music during the 1950s and 1960s, when Phnom Penh, known as the "Pearl of the Orient" became an important cultural centre, a breading ground for the meeting of Western rock and pop and Cambodian music. Author Dee Peyok…

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

Preah Vihear reopening a test

Thais are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Preah Vihear temple ruins in Si Sa Ket, after 15 years of suspension, to promote tourism and a peace dialogue with Cambodia.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

A Cambodian adventure to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

As the gateway to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap might seem like a place you pass through on your way to something more interesting nearby.

The Week · May 19, 2023

Athletes of 10 associations exceed expectations as event ends

Athletics, boxing and taekwondo were among Thailand's most successful sports at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia which ended on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

Hold on to your hats: Luton are 90 minutes from the Premier League

In today’s Football Daily: Glad Hatters, a brawl for all in Cambodia and more

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Cambodia’s main opposition party barred from July election

Disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People’s Party under Hun Sen is likely to sweep the election.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Mizoram records new parachute gecko

The parachute gecko has been reported to be distributed across parts of Mizoram, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia

The Hindu · May 17, 2023

Fighting Thailand's 'scamdemic'

The April 8 arrest in Bangkok of a Chinese woman with Thai citizenship alleged to be the leader of a criminal syndicate involved in fraud, surrogacy and human trafficking is just one recent example of an increasingly sophisticated crime wave inside Thailand.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023

Sports chief happy with Thai haul

Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor Gongsak Yodmani said on Monday he was happy with his athletes' performances in "international disciplines" at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, although it is unlikely that they will top the medal standings.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023

Cambodia poll body disqualifies sole opposition party from July election

Cambodia's poll body on Monday said it has disqualified the sole opposition Candlelight Party from contesting upcoming elections in July, over its failure to submit proper registration documents.

Reuters · May 15, 2023