Despite ceasefire announcements, the border remains the scene of worrying clashes, with President Trump's diplomatic intervention failing to silence the guns.

Beyond the noise of weapons, a diplomatic theatre is also taking shape, with Thailand repeatedly rejecting any direct external mediation, particularly with regard to Cambodia's request for third-party intervention. Why this categorical refusal of third-party mediation, when the international community is stepping up its calls for peace?

In Southeast Asia, long cited as a model of concerted growth and regional integration, the explosion of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has upset the fragile balance of the Indochinese peninsula. With exchanges of gunfire, deadly explosions, a flurry of diplomatic expulsions and sealed borders, the rivalry between Bangkok and Phnom Penh has now reached a level of intensity not seen since the Preah Vihear temple crisis

Following a rapid and unexpected escalation, the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia reached a dramatic peak on 25 July 2025. Artillery fire lit up the sky once again, as fear and the sound of weapons dominated the daily lives of more than 138,000 displaced civilians on the Thai side and thousands more Cambodians fleeing border villages.

When Cambodia and Thailand clash, particularly over sensitive border territories such as the Preah Vihear temple, the media unfortunately invite themselves to play a role in the crisis.

On Thursday, 24 July 2025, gunfire broke out on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. The clashes are considered the most serious crisis between the two countries in 15 years.

Rising regally along Phnom Penh’s riverside, Hotel Cambodiana stands as more than an address—it is a chronicle inscribed with Cambodia’s greatest expectations and historic struggles.

In the annals of 19th-century exploration, few figures are as daring and paradoxical as Louis Delaporte. A naval officer, artist, explorer and, above all, a fervent defender of ancient Khmer art, Delaporte left a mark that has stood the test of time, much like the bas-reliefs he designed under the Cambodian sun.

The OCIC Group and Princess Buppha Devi Dance School have embarked on an inspiring new partnership aimed at preserving and promoting the country's traditional arts.

In the heart of Phnom Penh, on Monivong Boulevard, lie the gardens of the French Embassy. This 4.8-hectare green space, gifted to France by His Majesty King Sihanouk in 1955 on the occasion of Cambodia's independence, is now much more than just a diplomatic landscaped area. It has become a veritable ‘green lung’, a refuge for remarkable animal diversity in the heart of the Cambodian capital.

The Cambodian media industry is on the cusp of transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to take hold in newsrooms, production studios and the country's dynamic online media landscape.

In the refined atmosphere of Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe and Southeast Asia, a Cambodian star is rising: chef Mariya Un Noun.

The iconic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, a cornerstone of Cambodia’s heritage and hospitality, has been named one of the world’s top 100 hotels in the esteemed Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards for 2025, a distinction that elevates the storied property into an elite echelon of international luxury retreats.

Cathay Pacific is offering discounts on Economy class flight tickets to Hong Kong and other destinations worldwide, in celebration of its second consecutive win as World’s Best Economy Class Airline.

Dy Saveth is one of the most popular actresses in Cambodian cinema of the 1960s—and one of the few to have escaped death at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. The former beauty queen, still radiant, never fails to grace major cinema events such as the Cambodia International Film Festival with her magical presence.

The country has many musical traditions that are unique to the kingdom. One of the recurring problems in post-war Cambodia is finding ways to preserve and perpetuate these traditions so that they do not disappear as the country modernizes and generations of children grow up more accustomed to American hip-hop or Korean K-Pop by BTS than to the haunting melodies of an instrument from their local cultural heritage.

Émile Gsell (1838–1879) was one of the pioneers of photography. This self-taught French artist brought to light the majestic ruins of Angkor and the rich cultural mosaic of Southeast Asia at a time marked by expanding exploration and colonial encounters.

In 2024, Cambodia's tourism sector experienced a remarkable recovery, with international arrivals exceeding pre-pandemic levels to reach 6.7 million, a robust 8% increase compared to 2018. However, these spectacular figures hide a paradox: while the country's airports and cities are buzzing with renewed activity,

Their copper and silver sculptures are among the best known in the country, such as the statue of the supreme patriarch Chuon Nath, the royal tiered parasols Chatra, the Sakyamuni stupa on Phnom Oudong hill, also known as Phnom Preah Reach Troap, and the logos of the Ministry of the Interior and the Cambodian People's Party.

Despite gloomy weather, more than 500 French citizens, Franco-Cambodians, friends of France, and prominent figures gathered yesterday to celebrate Bastille Day with enthusiasm.

In a historic and deeply symbolic decision, the serial site known as “Cambodia's Killing Fields Memorials: From Killing Centers to Places of Peace and Reflection” has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This historic announcement was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France, marking an important moment for Cambodia and the international community.

The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has officially submitted the application file for “traditional Khmer marriage, Khmer marriage or kar” to the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Diplomat Jacques Pellet, French Ambassador to Cambodia since 2021, will experience his last official Bastille Day on Monday during the National Day celebrations. His departure marks not only the end of a personal journey, but also the closing of a chapter in the complex and often passionate relationship between France and Cambodia.

Bun Hay Mean, a beloved French comedian and actor affectionately nicknamed “the funny Chinese guy,” died on July 10, 2025, in Paris at the age of 43. His death followed a tragic fall from the eighth floor of his building in the 17th arrondissement, where he reportedly slipped while trying to retrieve his phone from the balcony gutter.