Archive for October, 2008
UNESCO has obligation to preserve temple
Following the clashes between Cambodian-Thai troops near Preah Vihear temple on October 15 by leaving three Cambodian and one Thai troop dead and more injured, the ancient Preah Vihear temple had been damaged by rocket during skirmish.
Meanwhile, Cambodia complained to UNESCO about the damage of a staircase and a sculpture done by Thai rockets to [...]
Cambodia Ansam Ang
You will see Amsam Chek Ang [peered banana is grilled over fire] which most Cambodian people like making and sell them on the shoulder of the street, especially in rural areas.
No need war, need peace
Nowadays, Cambodian citizens need peace, need the good society, rebuild economy and live together with family; no need war anymore because they have gone through the years of civil war in their own country. The civil war ended more than one decade after 1993 national election. Even though there are still some instabilities in society [...]
Neither side has advantage in border conflict
(Written by Moeun Chhean Nariddh, published on The Cambodia Daily)
It’s interesting to read about observers’ comments on the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia in the article “Defense Analysts: Thai in advantage at Temple†(Oct 17, Page 29).
Regardless of advantage or disadvantage for Cambodia or Thailand, we can say that both sides will be the [...]
Border conflict solved by war?
Coming into 3 months after Thai troops have invaded Cambodia territory and sovereignty integrity since July 15, 2008 while Preah Vihear temple was inscribed as World Heritage status by the UN cultural body UNESCO in Quebec in July 08, 2008 and then angering a handful of Thai nationalists who claim ownership of the temple.
Gunfight between [...]
Fine overloaded passenger taxi
Recently, the Cambodia government will enforce the truck, taxi or van’s drivers to enforce the road traffic law not to allow passengers to ride on the roof into the city in order to reduce danger. The fine for infractions will range from 7,000 riels (US$1.75) to 10,000 riels. Repeat offenders could be fined as much [...]