For a long weekend, we decided to discover Koh Rong Sanloem, one of the last Cambodian islands in the Gulf of Thailand that we had not yet visited. We had heard many positive reports, particularly about the quality of its beaches, the purity of its waters, and the beauty of its landscapes.

Christmas originated as a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God and Savior in Christian faith. The date of December 25 was chosen to coincide with Roman pagan winter solstice festivals, allowing early Christians to integrate their celebration with existing cultural practices.

Over the past few weeks, international news coverage has raised many questions from travelers, partners, and tourism professionals. One question comes up repeatedly: “Is Siem Reap a safe destination?”

Thai forces intensified their military operations on Monday, December 22, by penetrating deep into Cambodian territory with F-16 fighter jets, bombing civilian sectors in the provinces of Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, and Banteay Meanchey.

To answer a question posed by a reader, here are a few clarifications about the possibility and unlikelihood of seeing UN peacekeepers (Blue Helmets) in Cambodia. As a reminder, the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, revived in 2025, pits the two neighbors in a deadly escalation marked by artillery fire, air strikes, and thousands of displaced people

A special meeting of the ASEAN foreign ministers, urgently convened on 22 December 2025 in Kuala Lumpur under Malaysian presidency, once again exposed the glaring weaknesses of regional consensus in the face of a border conflict that has already displaced more than 900,000 people and caused dozens of casualties on both sides.

Le Bistrot de l’Institut invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a full festive menu in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From Monday 22 December, the bistro becomes the ideal place to enjoy French holiday flavours in a friendly, green setting, perfect for sharing a special moment with family, colleagues or friends.

For this festive season, Topaz is turning up the warmth and sparkle with a programme that puts live jazz back at the heart of Phnom Penh’s dining scene. Drawing on some of the city’s most respected performers, the restaurant is curating evenings where refined French cuisine meets soulful, improvisation‑rich music.

In Phnom Penh, Topaz Restaurant unveils its Festive Tasting Menu, a seven-course culinary odyssey blending French elegance with Cambodia’s terroir treasures. Priced at 140 USD per person, this refined holiday journey fuses timeless classics with exceptional local produce.