Defining a hero in a time of aggression: How do we define a hero? Must a hero be a soldier who is killed in war, an officer, or a leader of men? Must he be highly trained, educated, or even smart?

À quelques pas des trésors millénaires d’Angkor, le légendaire Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor dévoile une exposition inédite réunissant deux des plus grands noms de la scène picturale contemporaine cambodgienne. Intitulée « Harmonie », cette nouvelle ode artistique éclaire l’hôtel centenaire d’un souffle vibrant, plaçant la nature et la culture khmères au centre de la scène.

In the ongoing tense situation over the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Her Excellency Louise Mushikiwabo, has strongly reaffirmed the paramount importance of respect for international law. In a statement released on 30 July, she urged both countries to comply with the decisions handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 1962 and 2013, key rulings that remain at the

At just 13 years old, Ange Labbé, a young Frenchman passionate about Khmer culture who has been living in Cambodia for several years, has just completed his first amateur short film, a touching and hopeful work entitled When Dance Becomes Peace.

As the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been in the global spotlight in recent days, one thing is clear to anyone following the international media coverage: the dominant narrative focuses on armed clashes, territorial rivalries and the plight of refugees, while ignoring the remarkable solidarity on the ground and the voices of those working for peace. Why are they being ignored? What logic does it serve?

For more than two decades, the Shinawatra family has been a major political and economic force in Thailand. Descended from the Chinese Hakka minority settled in Chiang Mai, the dynasty rose to prominence with the rise of telecommunications magnate Thaksin Shinawatra, who became Prime Minister in 2001.

The history of the peoples and kingdoms of Southeast Asia is a fascinating melting pot of migrations, cultural exchanges and fierce rivalries. The Thai people and the Kingdom of Siam reveal a rich tapestry of Khmer influence that is still alive and well in the collective memory.

In Cambodia's turbulent history, few voices carry as much weight and gravity as that of Youk Chhang. Director of the Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) and survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, he has emerged as one of the most ardent defenders of justice, memory and national sovereignty.

Plantation Phnom Penh is honoured to unveil Souvenir de Myope, the new solo exhibition by French-Italian painter and sculptor ROMA (Romain Garzonio). Comprising 21 contemporary works — 17 abstract paintings and 4 sculptures —, this exhibition invites visitors to explore memory, perception and emotion through the softened filter of myopia.

On the afternoon of 22 July 2025, the Hill Tribes Memory Community Centre organised a forum entitled ‘Listening to the Stories of Villagers’, bringing together twelve students who had participated in the Forum on the History of the Khmer Rouge a month earlier.

While the border between Cambodia and Thailand has been ablaze since 24 July 2025, forcing nearly 200,000 people onto the roads and causing more than thirty deaths in less than a week, a mobilisation of rare magnitude has gripped the Cambodian people and its diaspora.

In the current turmoil engulfing the border between Thailand and Cambodia, one name stands out, both a symbol of military history and a figure of strategy: Chakrabongse Bhuvanath. However, behind this name that resonates throughout the ranks of the army, there is no living general at the head of the army, but rather a prince from the past who has become a military icon whose ‘Chakrabongse Bhuvanath plan’ still guides Bangkok's iron fist in the face of border tensions.

On 15 June 1962, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark decision in the dispute between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand concerning the territorial sovereignty of the Temple of Preah Vihear. This judgment, the result of a thorough analysis of historical, geographical and legal factors, marks a major milestone in bilateral relations and underscores the importance of international law in the peaceful resolution of border disputes.

Amidst the bustling streets and ancient pagodas of Phnom Penh, few ceremonies capture the spirit of Cambodian society like the traditional Khmer wedding.

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.

SNA Arts Management est ravi de présenter Netratuoh (Sightlines), la deuxième exposition solo de l'artiste Prum Ero. L'exposition présente une série de photographies, une installation sonore expérimentale et une projection de documents tirés des archives personnelles de l'artiste.

Sportsmanship and cultural heritage will once again bring together runners from all over Cambodia and around the world for the highly anticipated 10th Angkor Empire Marathon, which will take place on 3 August at Angkor Wat temple.

Publié pour la première fois en 1985, Little Brother d'Allan Baillie est un roman pour enfants poignant qui explore avec délicatesse les réalités déchirantes de la vie sous le régime khmer rouge au Cambodge à travers les yeux d'un garçon de 11 ans nommé Muong Vithy.

The landscape of Stung Treng province in northern Cambodia, peaceful with its converging rivers and lush vegetation, defies imagination when compared to the darkness that once enveloped it.

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.