The Latest Breaking News from Phnom Penh

Cambodia's Hun Sen threatens to block Facebook access

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen said Friday he could block access to Facebook in Cambodia, after the company said it would remove a video in which he threatened to beat up political opponents.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Cambodian PM ditches Facebook for Telegram

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has stopped using Facebook to communicate with the public in favour of Telegram, switching to what he called a “better” application, as he faces a suspension from the world’s biggest social media platform.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023

Cambodia approves law barring non-voters from running for office

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's parliament on Friday approved a new law banning anyone who fails to vote in an upcoming national poll from running for office in future elections, in a move that will affect exiled rivals.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Cambodian opposition party’s election ban upheld

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s main opposition party on Thursday lost a bid to overturn its ban from the upcoming elections, paving the way for Prime Minister Hun Sen to run a one-horse race.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Thai FA imposes stiff penalties for SEA Games brawls

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Tuesday handed out lengthy bans to two players, two officials and a coach over the brawls that marred the men’s final at the Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh last week.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

Travel notes

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

Pride of the nation

Our national athletes competing in the 32nd SEA Games deserve a big round of applause. Their performances and sportsmanship in Phnom Penh have brought us pride and joy.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023

Last-place runner is the toast of Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Everyone in Phnom Penh, it seems, wants a selfie with Bou Samnang.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2023

Last-place runner gets $10,000 bonus from Cambodian PM

PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian runner who captured hearts with a spirited last-place finish in heavy rain was awarded $10,000 by Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023

Kieran decimates rivals for 2nd gold

Thailand's Kieran Tuntivate claimed his second gold medal of the 32nd SEA Games after winning the men's 5,000m title in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2023