PM says border still an issue 2-Sep-2010
PRIME Minister Hun Sen chided the Thai government yesterday for its inaction in resolving an ongoing border dispute with Cambodia, taking up a familiar rhetorical pose in remarks before a graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh.
Kingdom's tourism up as neighbours languish 2-Sep-2010
CAMBODIA has seen over 13 percent more tourists during the first seven months of this year, becoming one of five ASEAN countries to see an increase in 2010, according to a Ministry of Tourism report.
Three men assaulted at Thai market 2-Sep-2010
THREE Cambodian men were assaulted at a market in Thailand after a confrontation with market security guards, Cambodian officials said.
Thais resume support for 41dollar mn road project 30-Aug-2010
THAILAND has reportedly pledged to resume US$41.2 million in funding for a road-construction project in Cambodia as the countries move to normalise diplomatic relations.
Cambodia tourism records swift recovery 30-Aug-2010
TOURIST arrivals in Cambodia increased by about 12 per cent in the first six months of this year, according to recently released Ministry of Tourism statistics.
State President concludes Laos-Cambodia visits 29-Aug-2010
In the morning the same day, the President attended and delivered a speech at the talks on “Experience, potential and opportunities for Vietnamese investors in Cambodia ” in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh .
Alongkorn leaves for Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh City to boost trade 29-Aug-2010
Thai Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot left Saturday on a three-day visit to the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, aimed at boosting trade with the two neighbouring countries.
Thai detainees receive visit from relatives 27-Aug-2010
THE relatives of three Thai men arrested last week for entering Cambodia illegally visited the detainees at Siem Reap provincial prison yesterday, Cambodian officials said.
Road funds for Cambodia unfrozen 26-Aug-2010
Thailand is pledging to resume 1.4billion baht in assistance to Cambodia for a road development project in a further sign that ties between the two countries are returning to normal.
Thaksin turn no salve for relations 25-Aug-2010
THAKSIN Shinawatra’s tenure as economics adviser to the Cambodian government began with the fugitive former Thai premier swooping into Phnom Penh on his private jet last November to a warm reception from Kingdom officials that was broadcast live on local television.
Thai envoy returns to Cambodia 25-Aug-2010
THAILAND’S ambassador to Cambodia returned to the country late yesterday, ending a nine-month-long diplomatic spat over Phnom Penh’s appointment of Thailand’s fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser last year.
Next Asian Riviera a green dream for Cambodia 24-Aug-2010
Cambodia may soon join the ranks of Phuket, Koh Samui and Bali with plans to transform the picture perfect island of Koh Rong into the "next Asian Riviera".
Siem Reap looks to the big city 24-Aug-2010
The peaks of Siem Reap’s tourist-packed high season bode well for many food and shopping boutiques, but the troughs of low season have some businesses moving down National Road 6 to the capital, in the hope of tapping a more predictable customer base.
KRT civil parties plan appeal 24-Aug-2010
A group of civil party lawyers at the Khmer Rouge tribunal has announced that it will appeal judgments on reparations and admissibility for its clients, becoming the first civil party group to file notice of plans to challenge the court’s rulings on victims.
Website to publish assets of senior government officials 24-Aug-2010
The government’s Anticorruption Unit plans to set up a website to publicise the asset declarations of government officials and other materials related to the Kingdom’s anti-graft strategy, the body’s chairman said yesterday.
Adviser Thaksin quits 24-Aug-2010
Full diplomatic relations with Thais to be restored
Sleuth researches enigmatic Angkor girls 20-Aug-2010
FLORIDA-based researcher, publisher and robot manufacturer Kent Davis is rapidly gaining an international reputation as the sleuth of Siem Reap, a new age detective delving into what he sees as one of the greatest mysteries of ancient Angkor Wat – the 1780 images of anonymous and mostly bare-breasted women depicted in carvings throughout the iconic structure.
Thailand asks Asean not to intervene in temple row 19-Aug-2010
The Thai government is asking other Asean countries not to intervene in the Preah Vihear conflict and allow Cambodia and Thailand to settle the matter themselves.
Opening Remarks H.E. Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism 19-Aug-2010
First of all, on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia and on my own behalf, I have the great honor and pleasures to participate in today’s Workshop on Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development in Peri-Tonle Sap Lake and Establishment of Learning Laboratory for Tourism Sustainability in Cambodia with honorary presence of Excellencies, Lok Chumteavs, ladies and gentlemen.
Master plan unveiled for the next Asian Riviera 17-Aug-2010
The Royal Group of Cambodia has unveiled its visionary Master Plan to transform the pristine island of Koh Rong into Asia’s first environmentally planned resort destination.
Ban to visit Cambodia 13-Aug-2010
PRIME Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that he planned to discuss the Preah Vihear border dispute with Ban Ki-moon when the United Nations secretary general visited Phnom Penh later this year.
Hotels open despite economy 13-Aug-2010
TWENTY new hotels in Cambodia have been granted licences during the first six months of the year, a figure that Tourism Ministry officials called a “strong sign for the tourism sector” yesterday.
