Clifftop temple and the northern plains. · 25 stories
Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts rejected Thai military claims that Cambodian temples are used for military purposes, and protested Thai activities at border heritage sites, in a statement on 22 October 2026.
Amru Rice Cambodia signs a contract farming deal to purchase 40,000 tonnes of organic paddy valued at $12 million from agricultural communities in Preah Vihear.
An ancient Shiva Nataraja statue from Cambodia’s Koh Ker site has been fully restored after more than five years. The restoration highlights ongoing heritage conservation efforts and is expected to support cultural tourism in the region.
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet visited displaced families in Preah Vihear province to review relief arrangements at temporary safety centres. The visit was held in Tbeng Meanchey district, where families are sheltering after being moved from border areas. Authorities relocated residents as a precaution following security concerns in the region. The…
An Editorial as of 9 December 2025 When violence erupts along the Cambodia–Thailand border, it is always the innocent who feel it first. In the past week, border communities that once lived with a fragile sense of calm have found themselves caught in a storm of artillery, drones and airstrikes. Children have been pulled from…
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and compassion, Wing Bank, the Royal Group of Companies (RGC), and the Khmer Artist Association have extended vital support to more than 2,000 families affected by the recent conflict along the Cambodia–Thailand border—all within the span of just one month. With the generous backing of the public and the…
By Surya NarayanSpecial Editorial | August 30, 2025 In Preah Vihear province, the calm of rural Cambodian life has been broken by a border conflict beyond the villagers’ control. Families who once cultivated rice, tended their homes, and lived in close-knit communities now find themselves scattered in temporary camps. Their new shelters of bamboo and…
By Surya NarayanSpecial Editorial | August 30, 2025 Witnessing the Struggles of Border Families After starting at Battambang Provincial Hall, I visited the war-affected border areas and encountered heartbreaking scenes. Families who had lived peacefully on their land for generations were now unable to return to their homes. Some explained how farmland had been blocked,…
Washington, D.C., July 28 — The United States has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, urging both nations to uphold their commitments and fully halt hostilities following several days of deadly cross-border clashes that raised alarms across Southeast Asia and beyond. In a press statement issued on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of…
The tense and possibly deadly war along the Cambodia–Thailand border seems to be getting better. The unconditional ceasefire agreement that ASEAN Chair and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim helped to make official went into effect at midnight on July 29, 2025. At 7:00 AM this morning, high-ranking military officials from both sides met for the…
A Nation Provoked, A Heritage Endangered, A People United By Surya Narayan, Founder, The Better Cambodia In the predawn hours of July 24, 2025, the stillness of Cambodia’s northern border was shattered by artillery fire and aerial bombardment. The target? Not a military installation. Not a forward operating base. But Preah Vihear Temple — a…
Experts from the Ministry of Environment and their international research partners have identified 67 fossil sites across 13 provinces since launching their investigation in 2019. The Ministry plans to conduct further in-depth research on some of these remarkable discoveries, which provide a fascinating glimpse into Cambodia’s ancient past. The Department of Heritage Sites, under the…
Preah Vihear province has inaugurated a new natural rubber processing plant, opening up fresh market opportunities for the resource while enhancing livelihoods and promoting ecological balance. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Service H.E. Hun Many presided over the inauguration ceremony of the facility, which is operated by domestic investor Try Pheap Import Export…
