The Thai army uses white phosphorus in the war against Cambodia. In Cambodia, the term “toxic smoke” is regularly used in the news to describe white phosphorus. Although the smoke is not a classic neurotoxin , it is indeed toxic, extremely hot and causes chemical-thermal burns in the lungs. The use of white phosphorus has …
New York/Phnom Penh, December 10, 2025 – Cambodia’s UN Ambassador Keo Chhea has submitted an urgent complaint to the UN Security Council calling for immediate action against Thailand’s ongoing armed attacks on Cambodian territory. Thailand’s attacks since December 7 The unprovoked, unjustified and unlawful aggression by Thai armed forces began on December 7, 2025 and …
It is truly unbelievable what kind of theater Thailand has been putting on in the media over the last few days and weeks. Instead of taking care of the problems with the flood damage at home, the country’s supposed leadership has repeatedly come up with the idea of provoking Cambodia in recent days. The Cambodians …
With the kind permission of James Taing and the Preah Vihear Foundation, we present the impressive documentary “Ghost Mountain – The Second Killing Fields of Cambodia”. The film tells the harrowing story of a forgotten massacre at the Preah Vihear temple mountain in 1979 – a chapter in Cambodia’s history of flight that is still …
Many travelers – myself included – are probably bothered by the exorbitantly high flight costs to Cambodia. The thrifty traveler could almost get the impression that a trip from Thailand to Cambodia is deliberately made more expensive… Airfares of around 400-500 USD per person for a simple round trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap are …
In recent months, tourism in Siem Reap has increased and the city has become a popular destination again. The city regularly hosts beautiful events and the next event will be Songkran festival – the Cambodian water festival. Songkran is a traditional festival celebrated in April. In Siem Reap this year it will be celebrated in …
Finally, almost everything is as it was before the pandemic: The land borders are fully open and there are again flight and bus connections to Siem Reap. Upon entry, a visa-on-arrival is easily available. For tourists only, there is also the convenient eVisa, which can be applied for online No more proof of vaccination or …
We have added new content to Bakan Temple, also known as Preah Khan (Kampong Svay) in Preah Vihear province. Angkor Enterprise’s promotion to Angkor wat Park (12 months for 200 USD and 6 months 100 USD) for holders with a visa valid for at least 3 months has been extended until the end of 2022. …
The government of Cambodia has announced facilitations in quarantine. Visitors and persons who have tested positive for Omikron will now be able to self-quarantine in suitable accommodation. Suitable accommodations are hotels approved for this purpose and, under certain circumstances, also own houses and apartments. In addition to these quarantine facilitations, a booster campaign is being …