Hok Lundy killed in crash
Cambodia’s National Police Commissioner Hok Lundy was killed in Helicopter crash at around 8:00 mp in evening Sunday in Svay Reing province en route to Bavet town, along as with Deputy Commander of Army, Sok Sa Em and other two pilots, local media reported.
Hok Lundy is the most powerful figure in the Cambodian People’s Party [...]
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 [...]
Real estate market in Cambodia imminent
Before the July 27’s general election, the value of the property market – land and houses – was increasing throughout Cambodia. Land disputes are happening across the country, especially in provinces. The land disputes led to violation and people have been killed. Grabbing land is going up.
Increasing the price of land, the poor villagers were [...]
Lightning is a main killer of Cambodians
At least 77 Cambodian people have been killed by lightening this year in Cambodia; most of them are the Cambodian citizens living in rural areas. In comparison, the lightning toll is higher than landmine, only nine.
Traditionally, it is believed that when someone is strike by lightning, covering the victims with a white cloth will help [...]
Low rainfall affects Cambodia rice production
More than 80 percent of Cambodian people are dependent on agriculture, especially those in countryside. Farming rice in Cambodia mostly depends on the rainwater rather than the irrigation systems. This year, some areas, which do not received the minimum amount of rain needed for rice cultivation, are causing problems for the rice farmers to delay [...]
Traffic police take strict measure on motorists
While driving in Phnom Penh, I have seen traffic police stationed at the corner of the traffic lights to stop imposing fine on drivers of motorbike without rear mirror, license plates and wearing helmets in the period of the last week. In case, motorbikes without license plates or plates covered by stickers are [...]