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Editorial team
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Youk Chhang
2 days ago3 min read
Christophe Gargiulo
3 days ago3 min read
ECONOMY & INVESTMENT
Cambodia-Thailand: What prospects with Anutin Charnvirakul's rise to power?
The election of Anutin Charnvirakul as Thai Prime Minister, confirmed on February 8, 2026 following an early vote, opens a new chapter in bilateral relations with Cambodia.
Editorial team
5 days ago3 min read
Thailand Marked by Deep Political Instability and Sharp Decline in Human Rights Protection
Despite its election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2025-2027, the country led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul struggles to translate its international commitments into concrete actions, allowing systemic abuses to persist. On the eve of snap elections, this 529-page report paints a damning picture, calling for an urgent rev
La Rédaction
7 days ago3 min read
Cambodge & Thaïlande : Le droit international compte-t-il encore aux frontières contestées ?
From Phnom Penh, where I live and daily observe the border frictions between Cambodia and Thailand, the question arises acutely. The temples of Ta Moan and Ta Krabey, perched on the Dangrek massif, are not just another chapter in a historical dispute tinged with nationalism.
Arnaud Darc
7 days ago3 min read
Phnom Penh & Education : Norea International School: OCIC Unveils New Institution and Opening Timeline
Phnom Penh, February 2026 – Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) has announced the launch of Norea International School (NIS), a new international school that will welcome its first students starting in August 2026, ahead of the opening of its new campus in Norea City, scheduled for 2027.
Partenaire Presse
Feb 82 min read
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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
Sunrise at Angkor Wat: Karen Jansen's Transformative Moment
At sunrise over Angkor Wat, Karen Jansen, Miss Belgium 2025, experienced the moment that changed everything. At 23 years old, this psychology student and model from Limburg – crowned on February 15, 2025, in De Panne – proudly carried her flag there during a humanitarian mission in Cambodia.
Editorial team
2 days ago2 min read
From Ta Prohm to Beng Mealea: APSARA paves new paths for Angkor lovers
The APSARA National Authority is doubling its efforts to enrich the visitor experience at the Angkor site. By developing new temple circuits and innovative tourist products, it aims to encourage national and international tourists to extend their stay at this UNESCO World Heritage wonder.
Editorial team
5 days ago2 min read
White Mansion: My Timeless Family Escape in Phnom Penh
My name is Duong Thi Hang, an executive at a hospital in Phnom Penh. Recently, exhausted by the frantic pace of my end-of-year work, I decided to treat my family to a well-deserved moment of relaxation at the White Mansion Hotel in the capital.
Duong Thi Hang
6 days ago6 min read
Cambodia & EuroCham: Alexis de Suremain, "Repositioning Cambodian Tourism Beyond Angkor"
For this week’s interview, Junior Communications Officer Henry Henderson sat down with Alexis de Suremain, founder of the hospitality brand MAADS. Their discussion began with the origins of his hotel journey in Cambodia and the lingering impacts of the COVID pandemic on Cambodia’s tourism sector.
Partenaire Presse
7 days ago1 min read
ARTS & CULTURE, SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE
Echoes of Border Reclamation: Siam's 1946 Retreat from Khmer Lands
INearly 80 years ago, amid the turmoil of the post-war period, Thailand – then Siam – buckled under diplomatic and military pressure to return territories conquered at the expense of Cambodia and French Indochina.
Youk Chhang
2 days ago3 min read
History & Khmer Empire: Queen Indradevi, royal functions and intellectual leadership
Queen Indradevi played a key role in the history of the Khmer Empire, where she came to the throne following her marriage to King Jayavarman
Christophe Gargiulo
4 days ago4 min read
Cambodge : Interview with Amazing and Surprising Lou, From Adoption to Cultural TrailblazerLou Bensimon
With a life marked by both pain and joy, Lou—who today refuses to teach dance lessons herself in favor of more needy local teachers—chose to humbly share her unusual journey with Cambodge Mag, full of gratitude.
Chantha R
4 days ago9 min read
Thai Pirates' Reign of Terror on Vietnamese Boat People
Between 1975 and 1985, thousands of Vietnamese boat people perished in the Gulf of Thailand under assaults by Thai pirates. These coastal fishermen, driven by plunder and xenophobia, committed acts of extreme violence documented by the UN.
Editorial team
6 days ago4 min read
Cambodia & Solidarity: SEAJA Projects, Breton Stars for Forgotten Children
SEAJA Projects, or “Children of Asia – Solidarity with Joseph and Agnes,” is a French NGO founded in 2025 by two committed friends from Brittany dedicated to educating disadvantaged children in Southeast Asia. Apolitical and non-denominational, it focuses on isolated rural villages in Cambodia and Thailand, delivering simple, high-impact projects.
Editorial team
6 days ago3 min read
Seductive Feast and Royal Night: Khéma Pasteur-Arunreas for an Unforgettable Valentine’s
Phnom Penh, 14 février 2026 – Imagine Sothea and Julien, a mixed couple where she, a pure-blooded Cambodian born in Siem Reap, infuses Khmer gentleness, and he, a Bordeaux Frenchman expatriated for love.
La Rédaction
Feb 81 min read
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Eating Street Food in Cambodia: Risks and Realities
Eating in the street in Cambodia is part of the daily landscape and habits of many Asian cities. While the exotic experience is tempting for tourists and residents alike, the recurring question is: what are the risks of eating from the many street stalls and mobile vendors so abundant in the capital?
Christophe Gargiulo
3 days ago3 min read
Cambodia Bans Three Lots of Babybio Infant Formula Over Suspected Bacterial Toxin Contamination
The Cambodian authorities announced last week the immediate ban on the sale and distribution of three batches of Babybio Optima 1 infant milk formula, following the potential detection of contamination by cereulide toxin, a dangerous bacterial substance that can cause severe digestive disorders.
Editorial team
Feb 22 min read
Cambodia Issues Preventive Guidelines Against Nipah Virus Threat
The Cambodian Ministry of Health has recently released new public guidelines to strengthen prevention against the Nipah virus (NiV), a rare but potentially fatal zoonosis transmitted by fruit bats and certain livestock animals.
Editorial team
Jan 292 min read
Building Trust for Cambodia’s Digital Health Future: Insights from the EuroCham Healthcare Forum 2025
Among the standout voices of the event, the intervention of Mr. Oudam Rony, expert in regulation and digital innovation (BNC), captured particular attention for the clarity of his analysis and the strategic depth of his insights.
La Rédaction
Jan 283 min read
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RESTAURATION & GASTRONOMY
Phnom Penh & Gastronomy : A Cascade of Indulgence: Topaz’s Valentine’s Day Menu
In Phnom Penh, where the Mekong’s whispers meet the city’s vibrant pulse, Topaz Restaurant unfurls its most seductive offering yet—a Valentine’s Day menu designed to kindle the flames of passion through exquisite and artistic fusion.
Coin gourmand
2 days ago1 min read
Savoring the Lotus Set: A Khmer Culinary Gem at Malis Phnom Penh
By Sara Duong: I savored the Lotus Set during a lunch at Malis Phnom Penh. This signature tasting menu, inspired by ancestral Khmer techniques, highlights lotus leaf cooking to infuse dishes with subtle, smoky aromas.
Coin gourmand
5 days ago1 min read
Khéma's Seductive Feast: A Valentine's Odyssey
As Valentine's Day approaches, Khéma ignites palates and hearts with a culinary journey crafted for lovers seeking intense emotions, blending authentic and classically revisited flavors of French elegance.
Coin gourmand
Feb 71 min read
KEP & KAMPOT GAZETTE
Cambodia & Celebration : Valentine's Sensory Voyage at Kep West
Get ready to embark on a sensory journey where love and gastronomy intertwine under Kep's starry skies! This year, for Valentine's Day, Kep West elevates the art of romance to an unparalleled level with a 6-course dining experience that promises to make your hearts sparkle and delight your taste buds.
La Rédaction
Feb 82 min read
Cambodia & Tourism : A Serene Return to Kep: Rediscovering the Charm of Knai Bang Chatt
It had been a while since I had wanted to return to Kep, Cambodia—and more precisely to Knai Bang Chatt, that uniquely charming hotel I fell in love with during my first stay a few years ago.
Voyageuse Passion
Jan 256 min read
In the Heart of Cambodia: Sarus Cranes, Artisans, and the Wonders of Phnom Teuk Thom
On the fourth day of our amazing vacation, the Kep West team invites us to explore the Anlung Pring Sanctuary and the Phnom Teuk Thom caves. We set off early by car, heading to Kampong Trach district in the neighboring province of Kampot. Along the way, we are treated to lush countryside views and the region’s signature rice paddies, a landscape that embodies the charm of rural Cambodia.
Voyageuse Passion
Jan 167 min read
Cambodia: Art for Kep — Reinventing art in the flow of sea and culture
In a constantly evolving world, art remains a universal language that reflects, questions, and transforms our relationship to reality. In Kep, a small coastal haven of Cambodia, a new artistic dynamic is blossoming — driven by a bold vision and a deep commitment to nature and the local community.
Editorial team
Dec 10, 20252 min read
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