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Khmer Culinary Vocabulary: An Ancestral Dichotomy Deciphered by Saveros Pou
Khmer cuisine, rich in heritage and cultural depth, is more than just a collection of dishes — it is a language in motion, rooted in centuries of daily life, agricultural practice, ritual observance, and regional exchange.

Coin gourmand
Jan 41 min read


What the Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire Agreements Establish… and What They Leave in the Shadows
On 27 December 2025 at noon, the Cambodian and Thai governments announced a bilateral ceasefire, the result of discussions by the 3rd Special General Border Committee (SGBC) — the joint military-diplomatic body tasked with managing border incidents.

Arnaud Darc
Jan 44 min read


The Wild Orchids of Sok Vichea: A Botanical Treasure and Khmer Heritage
The wild orchids of Sok Vichea represent a priceless Cambodian botanical treasure preserved by an expert dedicated to their study and conservation. Sok Vichea, a botanist and owner of a nursery in Siem Reap, has collected more than 200 species of wild plants, with a particular focus on tropical orchids threatened by agricultural deforestation.

Editorial team
Jan 43 min read


Thai Incursion into Cambodian Lands: 14 Areas Illegally Occupied
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia issued a firm statement on Friday denouncing new Thai military incursions onto Cambodian soil.

Editorial team
Jan 43 min read


PRESS & EDITORIAL: Happy New Year 2026 — Resilience, Solidarity and Hope
The year 2025 will very likely remain etched in the collective memory of Cambodia as an intense and difficult period: tariff barriers imposed by the United States, border clashes and a disrupted global economic context have severely tested the country.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jan 22 min read


When the 18 Cambodian Soldiers Returned to Their Homeland After 155 Days of Detention in Thailand
After five long months apart, the streets of Phnom Penh transformed into rivers of emotion and national pride. On this New Year’s Eve afternoon, thousands of Cambodians gathered to welcome the 18 soldiers who had just returned from detention in Thailand — a moment that, beyond collective relief, also raises deep questions about the future of relations between Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

Editorial team
Jan 13 min read


Liberation of Cambodian Heroes: Real Hope at the Thai Border
After months of tension and intense diplomatic efforts, 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand were finally released and welcomed home, a historic moment that has generated a powerful sense of relief and renewed hope among Cambodians nationwide.

Editorial team
Jan 12 min read


Thailand Releases 18 Soldiers Held Captive After July Fighting
Thailand has finally released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during intense border clashes in July 2025, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalating longstanding tensions between the two nations. This humanitarian gesture comes after months of diplomatic wrangling, fragile ceasefires, and mutual accusations, bringing relief to families and easing regional anxieties.

Editorial team
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Cambodia's Tourism Sector After the 2025 Border Conflict: Asymmetric Shocks and Recovery Pathways
The July 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border conflict marked a structural discontinuity in Cambodia's tourism economy, far beyond a cyclical downturn. Thai arrivals plummeted 90.9% in November, confirming the near-total loss of the country's largest land-dependent source market amid physical closures and confidence suppression.

Arnaud Darc
Dec 31, 20252 min read
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